Prepare your housing teams with advice and support
Download your free briefing and understand the new duties coming into force from 1 May 2026.
Local Authorities face major new responsibilities under the Renters’ Rights Act - including proactive enforcement, reporting duties, and the correct use of enhanced investigatory powers (live since 27 December 2025).
This short PDF briefing explains the essential regulatory changes and how New Burdens funding can support your preparation.
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Bond Solon's latest guide outlines the key regulatory updates and the new enforcement responsibilities that housing officers must adhere to.
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What’s inside the briefing
Key duties coming into force in 2026
- proactive enforcement across your local area
- new reporting requirements to the Secretary of State
- application of major reforms such as:
- abolition of Section 21
- rolling tenancies
- strengthened tenant protection measures
New investigatory powers for officers
Understand the lawful use of:
- unannounced entry
- evidence seizure
- access to financial records
- digital evidence and OSINT techniques
These powers significantly strengthen your ability to tackle rogue landlords - but only when used correctly and in line with evidential standards.
Making the most of New Burdens funding
The government has allocated £18.2 million for 2025/26, with more expected. The briefing explains how councils across England are using this funding to:
- upskill investigation teams
- ensure legally defensible enforcement
- prepare for high levels of scrutiny
- build consistent, compliant services from day one
Why housing teams choose Bond Solon
Bond Solon has worked with Local Authorities for more than 20 years, delivering highly practical, legally robust training for officers involved in housing enforcement and investigations.
Our programmes enable teams to develop:
- confidence in carrying out lawful investigations
- strong understanding of evidence, procedure and best practice
- the ability to produce court‑ready case files
- skills to use new investigatory powers effectively and defensibly
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Gateshead Council
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Nottingham City Council