The Hidden Dangers of RRR
Explore real stories, hidden truths, and expert insights about the rising concerns surrounding RRR.
You're at Risk of Losing Your Property
How Agents Can Shield Landlords From Heavy Compliance Penalties
Avoid £30k Fines What Every UK Agents Must Know
You Are in Serious Danger of Being Fined!
For Letting Agents – Enforcement Can Come to Your Office
Did you know that if a tenant makes a complaint about one property, enforcement officers can come to your office?
Did you know that on 27th December 2025, enforcement officers received new investigatory powers to:
- Enter your business premises
- Audit all your files – not just the property they came for
- Request to see all your paperwork
- Ask for bank statements and accountant records
Did you know that local authorities need funding – and fines help fund enforcement?
Did you know that different local authorities work differently?
Did you know some councils run specific projects to:
- Target properties in deprived areas
- Focus on certain property types
- Run enforcement campaigns in specific postcodes
Did you know that agents are easier targets than landlords because:
- You manage multiple properties
- You hold centralised files
- One audit can expose multiple failures
What would you do if an enforcement officer walked into your office tomorrow?
For Landlords – Your Responsibility Cannot Be Outsourced
Did you know that "my agent handles it" is not a defence?
Did you know that if your agent makes mistakes, you are still liable?
Did you know that if your agent closes down or leaves, you could be left exposed?
Did you know your rent must match the condition of your property – not just local demand?
Did you know tenants can complain if the rent is too high for the property condition?
Enforcement and investigatory powers
The reforms we are introducing will be underpinned by an effective, consistent and proportionate enforcement framework. We are extending councils’ powers to collect and retain revenue for future enforcement work from financial penalties against landlords who flout the rules. Initial or minor non-compliance will incur a civil penalty of up to £7,000 and serious, persistent or repeat non-compliance a civil penalty of up to £40,000, with the alternative of a criminal prosecution. We are providing councils with a range of new investigatory powers which will allow them to enforce our new reforms, including powers to require information from relevant persons and any persons and powers of entry to business and residential premises. In accordance with the New Burdens Doctrine, we will ensure that, where necessary, the net additional costs that may fall on local councils as a result of our proposed reforms are funded.
Read moreUniversal Hidden Dangers – Both Landlords & Agents
Did you know fines are £7,000 to £40,000 per breach – not per property?
Did you know what Category 1 hazards are?
Did you know what Category 2 hazards are?
Did you know how Category 2 can become Category 1?
Did you know Category 1 hazards trigger mandatory enforcement – officers have no discretion?
Did you know there is now a Property Ombudsman and Landlord Ombudsman?
Did you know tenants can now make complaints far more easily?
Did you know rent repayment orders can now go back 24 months?
Did you know that 70% of renters are working tenants?
Did you know many working people claim Universal Credit?
Did you know the difference between Universal Credit and Housing Benefit?
Did you know if you've been treating UC tenants like housing benefit tenants, you may already be non-compliant?
Did you know how easy it is to fake payslips?
Did you know how easy it is to fake references?
Did you know tenants often get friends and family to pose as employers?
Did you know that six-month to one-month tenancy agreements are being abolished?
Did you know what you'll do when you can't lock tenants in for six months anymore?
Did you know you cannot discriminate against:
- Universal Credit tenants
- Tenants with pets
Did you know how to protect yourself without breaching discrimination bans?
Did you know what wording to use in adverts to stay compliant?
Did you know that:
- "My agent handles it" is not a defence?
- "I told the landlord" is not a defence?
- "I'm a good landlord" is not a defence?
Did you know one complaint can trigger a full portfolio audit?
Landlords & Agents – Ask Yourself Honestly
- When did you last physically visit the property?
- Do you know who is actually living there?
- Is there subletting or overcrowding?
- Have repair requests been delayed?
- Do you hold compliance documents yourself?
- Could you explain compliance to an officer?
- Do you have written inspection evidence?
- Which properties would fail today?