# Up to £35,000 FINES Are Here: The New Landlord Rules for 2026!

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Podcast: [Property Investors Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/property-investors-podcast-6454190)
Published: 2026-01-07T14:32:49+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/propertyinvestors/episodes/Up-to-35-000-FINES-Are-Here-The-New-Landlord-Rules-for-2026-e3dafq8
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## Resource

Landlords in England face huge new fines in 2026, up to £35,000 per offence and many of them apply even if you didn’t mean to break the law. FREE Training & More : Click here In this episode, we explain the new landlord rules for 2026, the Renters’ Rights changes, and the most common mistakes that trigger fines under the Housing Acts. What you’ll learn: • When landlords can be fined £35,000 for unlawful eviction or harassment • Why fixed-term tenancies are no longer allowed• How to legally regain possession in 2026 (and what NOT to do) • The £6,000 mistakes landlords make just by saying the wrong thing• “Selling” or “moving in” grounds that can trigger £25k–£30k penalties • HMO, selective licensing, and overcrowding fines explained simply • Why many landlord offences are strict liability, intent doesn’t matter Key takeaway: You don’t have to be a bad landlord to be fined.You just have to get it wrong. Who this episode is for: Landlords • Property investors • HMO landlords • Accidental landlords • Anyone renting property in England in 2026 If you’re a landlord, this episode could save you tens of thousands of pounds. 👍 Like 📌 Subscribe 💬 Comment with questions for future episodes FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/russellleeds/ https://www.instagram.com/anna.n.leeds/

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