With the Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026 now published, conveyancers have a unique window to add value to their clients and future-proof their own precedents.
The goal is simple: ensure your Buy-to-Let (BTL) clients are compliant by the 31 May 2026 deadline, avoiding the new £7,000 local authority fines.
The Precedent Audit: Quick Wins
You don’t need to rewrite your entire library, but two key documents need a “2026 refresh”:
- Report on Title: Update your advice to in reflect that all tenancies are now periodic. Explicitly mention the new 12-month “protected period” where landlords cannot evict to sell or move in.
- The Enquiry Checklist: For any tenanted property completing after 1 May, ensure you ask: “Has the seller served the 2026 Information Sheet?” This protects your buyer from inheriting a non-compliant tenancy.
The Database Opportunity: Marketing vs. Protection
Reaching out to your past BTL clients isn’t just about risk—it’s excellent client care.
- The Compliance Alert: Send a brief email to your landlord database. Many won’t realise they have until 31 May to serve the new Information Sheet.
- Why do it? It shields the firm from “failure to warn” claims and positions you as a proactive expert. It’s the perfect “warm” touchpoint to remind them you’re there for their next transaction.
Summary: Your 3-Step Plan
- Refresh: Update your Report on Title.
- Enquire: Make the “Information Sheet” a standard enquiry for tenanted sales.
- Connect: Email your BTL database this week to alert them to the May deadline.
Exclusive Offer for March: By making these small adjustments now, you aren’t just avoiding trouble; you are providing a superior service that keeps your clients (and your firm) safe. During the month of March, Lexsure is providing those with an Academy subscription with a draft “Compliance Alert” email for you to send their landlord database.