23/04/2026
The 7-Day Warning: Is Your Westminster Portfolio Ready?
If you are a landlord in Westminster, the clock isn’t just ticking—it’s about to run out.
The Deadline: 1 May 2026
In just one week, the Renters’ Rights Act goes live. This is the most significant overhaul of the rental sector in decades. From May 1st:
Section 21 is abolished: “No-fault” evictions are gone forever.
Fixed-terms vanish: All tenancies move to a rolling, periodic model.
New Legal Duties: Failure to issue the mandatory Government Information Sheet by 31 May is a breach of statutory duty.
A £40,000 Cost for One Mistake: The regulatory burden in Westminster has reached a tipping point. Between the new Act and Selective Licensing, there are now over 170 rules governing your property.
The financial penalty for non-compliance is staggering:
• Civil Penalties: Up to £40,000 per breach.
• Rent Repayment Orders: Forfeiting up to 12 months of rent.
• Unlimited Fines: For serious health and safety failures.
Precision Management or a Clean Exit?
Most landlords didn’t sign up to be compliance officers. At Intra-Capital Estates, we specialise in Westminster ex-local authority leaseholds. We ensure your portfolio is bulletproof against these changes. However, if you are considering an exit, we have been contacted by a well-funded buyer actively acquiring this specific type of stock.
Act Before the Deadline
Don’t wait for the new laws to catch you off guard. Contact us today for a Complimentary Compliance Health Check or a confidential discussion with a senior partner.
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