Please note – this is not an SWLA webinar – but all SWLA members are welcome to sign up and attend.
When: Tuesday 9th December 2025 3pm – 4pm
Where: Online (Zoom)
Topic: Local Authority Powers Under the Renters’ Right Act 2025
Register in advance for this webinar: Webinar Registration – Zoom
As the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 reshapes the landscape of residential lettings in England, local authorities are preparing to exercise new enforcement powers to be introduced 27th December 2025. For landlords, agents, and property professionals, understanding these powers will be essential to navigating compliance with confidence.
Join on the webinar for a focused session examining the statutory duties, investigatory powers, and enforcement mechanisms available to local authorities under the new legislation. This webinar will explain how the Act strengthens local authority intervention, increases civil penalty exposure, and enhances protection for tenants through clearer accountability and faster redress.
Key topics will include:
• The scope of local authority investigatory powers, including entry, inspection, and evidence-gathering
• Civil penalties, offences, and Rent Repayment Orders
• Enhanced obligations on landlords and agents, and how to avoid common compliance failures
• Practical case studies illustrating how enforcement will operate in practice
Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of the regulatory requirements and the steps required to remain compliant in a challenging enforcement environment.
