A 90-MINUTE WEBINAR FOR LANDLORDS

The Renters’ Rights Act
Your Deadline Starts Now

Complete 2026 Roadmap
Every Change, Every Deadline, One Webinar

Next Webinar is on 14th January 2026 @ 6:30 pm

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This Webinar Is Taking Place On
14th January @ 6:30 pm

Will Cost You Nothing And Is
Completely Free To Attend

Will Deliver You All You Need To Know In Under 90 Minutes

Major Reforms Begin in May 2026 - Prepare Now.

Important new rules start from 1st May 2026, with further measures introduced on a planned timetable. Some significant changes take effect immediately in May, and others will follow in stages - so there are tight deadlines and windows for action.

If you’re not ready, you could face serious administrative headaches, financial penalties and limits on how you manage tenancies.

This 90-minute webinar will explain what starts on 1st May, what is being phased in afterwards, and exactly when each change takes effect so you can prepare properly.

If you’re not prepared, the risks are huge:

Struggles regaining possession of your property

Fines of up to £40,000

Rent clawbacks of up to 24 months

Expensive legal battles and disputes

What’s Changing from the 1st May 2026

What You’ll Get From This Webinar

| Fixed-term Assured Shorthold Tenancies abolished
| Written tenancy agreements required
| Section 21 notices scrapped
| Rent increases limited to once per year via Section 13 notice only
| Landlords will no longer be able to accept rent in advance
| No charging more than one month’s rent at a time
| Rental “bidding wars” outlawed
| Blanket bans on children or benefit claimants prohibited

These are fundamental operational changes for day-to-day management and will affect nearly every landlord.

Plus More Change on the Horizon

Making Tax Digital for Landlords
The first phase of MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment begins in April 2026. This is a significant administrative change for landlords - we’ll explain what records you must keep, how reporting will work and the deadlines to watch.

The Kent Rental & Property Market

A concise, practical update on current market conditions across Kent - activity levels, rent trends and what this means for your portfolio planning in 2026.

What You’ll Learn

Why You Must Act Now

By joining this webinar, you will gain:

| A clear breakdown of every major reform taking effect on 1st May 2026.
| What is being phased out and scheduled dates for implementations
| Practical steps to prepare now.
| Common mistakes to avoid that could lead to fines or disputes.
| How to protect your properties, legal position and rental income.
| What the MTD changes mean and how to get ready for April 2026.
| A concise Kent market update to inform your decisions.

No legal waffle - just clear, practical guidance from professionals working with landlords every day. We’ll walk through the timetable so you know what is coming and when.

Live Q&A included with
YOUR questions being read on the night.

The reforms are being introduced on a fixed timeline. That means there are short windows to update processes, documentation and tenancy procedures — miss them and you risk enforcement action, time-consuming disputes, or costly retroactive compliance work.

Attend on 14th January at 6:30pm to understand the dates, actions and documentation you need in place now — and to avoid rushed, expensive fixes later.

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Meet Your Hosts

Alex Smith – Director, Lifeboat Lettings

Compliance & Legislation Specialist


Alex is a qualified Propertymark professional, experienced landlord, and co-founder of Lifeboat Lettings. With a career in lettings that began in 2007, Alex combines deep industry knowledge with real-world experience as a property investor himself, giving him a unique understanding of what it takes to run a compliant, profitable portfolio in today’s regulatory landscape.

Since launching Lifeboat Lettings in 2017, Alex has overseen the day-to-day operations of the business and leads on all matters related to legislation, documentation, and landlord compliance. He’s passionate about making compliance clear and achievable for self-managing landlords, helping them avoid fines, future-proof their portfolios, and protect their tenants.

Fun fact: Alex has a degree in theoretical physics, so yes—he does know how to calculate risk.

Rick Walton – Director, Lifeboat Lettings

Property Market Specialist & Investor Trainer


Rick is a seasoned landlord, experienced property investment trainer, and director at Lifeboat Lettings with nearly 20 years of experience in the industry. With an extensive personal portfolio across Kent and beyond, Rick knows firsthand the challenges and opportunities landlords face in today’s shifting rental market.

He’s passionate about helping landlords stay ahead of regulatory changes and market trends, offering practical insight into how to maintain strong returns while offering a great product. With a background in mechanical and electrical engineering within the pharmaceutical sector, Rick also brings technical expertise to refurbishment projects and property upgrades, ensuring homes are not just compliant but future-ready.

Fun fact: Rick runs ultra-marathons—so he’s no stranger to tough terrain, making him the perfect guide for landlords navigating a challenging market.

Contact us: [email protected]

Call us: 01233 802803

Lifeboat Lettings Ltd

The Old Granary, Penstock Farm, Canterbury Road, East Brabourne, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5LL

Company Registered in England & Wales.

Registration No.: Lifeboat Lettings Ltd. Registered in England and Wales,

Company No. 10833911

VAT Registration Number: 343 510922