The dates that matter.
- 6 Apr 2026MTD startsRental income over £50k. Digital records and quarterly updates.
- 1 May 2026Renters' Rights ActSection 21 gone. Fixed terms became periodic that day.
- 7 Nov 2026NextMTD Q2 update dueFilled in from your statements. Check and submit.
- 15 Dec 2026PRS Database opensWest Midlands first, then region by region to Aug 2027. £65 a property a year.
- 6 Apr 2027MTD widensRental income over £30k joins. Over £20k in 2028.
Ace reads your property postcodes and tells you which of these apply, and when. PRS registration is set by where the property is, not where you live.
Ace reads your property postcodes and tells you which of these apply, and when. PRS registration is set by where the property is, not where you live.
Essential guides
Making Tax Digital for Landlords
Complete guide to MTD requirements, deadlines, software, and how to prepare for quarterly digital tax reporting.
Renters' Rights Act 2025
Section 21 gone, periodic tenancies, the new possession grounds and what you must do now.
Landlord Compliance Checklist
Complete list of legal requirements: gas safety, EICR, EPC, deposit protection, Right to Rent, and prescribed documents.
Section 8 Eviction Masterclass
All 17 grounds, notice periods since 1 May 2026, evidence and the court process.
Quick answers
When was Section 21 abolished?
1 May 2026. Notices served before that date stayed valid until 31 July 2026. New tenancies are periodic from day one.
Read moreDo landlords need Making Tax Digital?
Yes if your rental income is over £50,000, since 6 April 2026. Over £30,000 joins on 6 April 2027 and over £20,000 on 6 April 2028.
Read moreCan I evict a tenant for rent arrears?
Yes, on Section 8. Ground 8 is mandatory at three months' arrears, at the notice date and again at the hearing, with four weeks' notice. Ground 10 covers any arrears and is discretionary.
Read moreHow long do I have to protect a deposit?
30 days from receiving it, and the prescribed information must be served in the same 30 days.
Read moreWhat replaces Section 21?
Section 8 is the only route. New mandatory grounds cover selling the property (1A) and moving in (1), each with four months' notice and not in the first twelve months.
Read moreWhat is Ground 8?
The mandatory arrears ground. Three months owed at notice and at the hearing, arrears caused by a Universal Credit delay disregarded. The court must grant possession if it is met.
Read moreHow-to guides
How to Serve a Section 8 Notice
Step-by-step guide to serving Form 3, choosing grounds, and starting possession proceedings.
How to Protect a Tenant Deposit
Choose a scheme, register the deposit, serve prescribed information - all within 30 days.
How to Prepare for Making Tax Digital
Digital records, quarterly updates due on the 7th, and how to move off spreadsheets.
How to Serve a Section 13 Rent Increase
Complete Form 4, calculate notice periods, understand tenant tribunal rights.
Free tools
Section 8 Notice Generator
Generate a completed Form 3 with the right grounds and particulars for your situation.
Which Section 8 Ground?
Answer a few questions to find out which possession grounds apply to your situation.
Notice Period Calculator
Calculate the correct notice period for a Section 8 or Section 13 notice since 1 May 2026.
Compliance Checker
Check if your property meets all legal requirements. Gas, electric, EPC, deposits, licensing.
Every tool drafts from the rules as they stand since 1 May 2026.
Section 8 grounds explained
Ground 1: Landlord Occupation
Mandatory. You or your family moving in. Four months' notice, not in the first twelve months of the tenancy.
Ground 1A: Landlord Sale (RRA)
Mandatory. You are selling the property. Four months' notice, not in the first twelve months.
Ground 2: Mortgage Possession
Mandatory, for lenders repossessing when the landlord defaults on the mortgage.
Ground 6: Demolition/Reconstruction
Mandatory. Demolition or major works that need vacant possession. Four months' notice.
Ground 8: Serious Rent Arrears
Mandatory. Three months' arrears at notice and at the hearing. Four weeks' notice.
Ground 10: Some Rent Arrears
Discretionary. Any arrears at the notice date. Four weeks' notice. Often served alongside Ground 8.
Ground 14: Antisocial Behaviour
Discretionary. Nuisance, annoyance or illegal activity. Documented evidence needed.
Software comparisons
Best Landlord Software UK 2025
Complete comparison of property management software. Features, pricing, MTD compliance.
Landlord Accounting Software with MTD
Top picks for accounting software with Making Tax Digital support for 2026.
Best MTD Software for Landlords
Compare MTD-compatible software options for quarterly digital tax reporting.
Spreadsheets vs Landlord Software
When to switch from spreadsheets. MTD requirements, automation benefits.
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