Many landlords who manage their own properties do so because they know their homes, their tenants and their routines well. When things are running smoothly, it is natural for paperwork to be handled as needed throughout the year.
From 27 December 2025, the enforcement powers of the Renters’ Rights Act came into effect — ahead of the main tenancy reforms that come into force in May 2026. Councils are now able to review how landlords have met their responsibilities over the previous 12 months, which makes complete, well-kept records essential.
Now that these changes are in effect, many landlords are choosing to stay organised, and finding fully managed support is the simplest way to stay protected.
Why these powers matter for self-managing landlords
Local councils can now request documentation covering any tenancy activity within the past 12 months. This does not include the upcoming tenancy reform elements of the RRA (such as the May 2026 changes), but it does require clear evidence of how key legal duties were met.
For landlords with carefully maintained filing systems, this may feel manageable. But for many who juggle work, family life and property tasks, those records may be split across emails, saved photos, old messages, folders or paper copies.
Why many landlords are choosing Mullucks’ fully managed service
Mullucks has supported landlords across Hertfordshire and Essex for generations, and our fully managed service is designed around steady, reliable compliance.
By choosing fully managed, you gain:
- Clear, complete and organised documentation
- Regular monitoring of every certificate and deadline
- Secure record-keeping you don’t have to maintain yourself
- Support if your local council requests information
- Ongoing guidance as legislation evolves
It removes the strain of keeping everything in order and ensures your property is supported all year round.
Being fully prepared under the new enforcement powers
The introduction of these powers is a significant moment for self-managing landlords. It marks a more detailed approach to checking how responsibilities are fulfilled and places greater value on clarity and organisation.
With Mullucks’ fully managed service, you can move through this next phase of the Renters’ Rights Act with the reassurance that your records are looked after professionally.
Speak with your local Mullucks branch today to stay compliant under the new requirements and keep your property in safe hands.
