Renters’ Rights Act 2026: Building Survey Implications for Pet-Friendly Rentals and New Decent Homes Standards
The number of pet-friendly rental properties in the UK has dropped by 13% since the Renters' Rights Act was introduced, despite legislation designed to increase access for pet owners.[3] This counterintuitive trend reveals a critical gap: landlords need robust property assessment strategies to confidently navigate the Renters' Rights Act 2026: Building Survey Implications for Pet-Friendly […]
Renters’ Rights Act 2026 Impact on Building Surveys: Surveyor Roles in Decent Homes Standard Compliance for Landlords
The private rental sector faces its most significant regulatory shift in decades: by May 2026, an estimated 4.6 million rental properties must meet the Decent Homes Standard, a requirement previously limited to social housing. This legislative change under the Renters' Rights Act 2026 creates unprecedented demand for specialist building surveys and transforms the role of […]
