"2026 Landlord Liability" Scorecard

Name of contact

Business Name

Email

Phone Number

1. Do you have fixed-term tenancies extending past May 1st, 2026?

A

[ ] Yes (+10 points)

B

[ ] No (+0 points)

C

[ ] Not sure (+10 points)

2. Have you issued a "Written Statement of Terms" to your tenants regarding the 2026 pivot?

A

[ ] Yes, that's my main tool (+15 points)

B

[ ] No, I'm already using Section 8 grounds (+0 points)

4. When listing a property, do you allow tenants to "Offer above asking" to secure it?

A

[ ] Yes, we take the highest bid (+15 points) — New Law: This is a criminal breach.

B

[ ] No, it's a fixed price (+0 points)

5. Do your ads currently include "No DSS" or "No Children" requirements?

A

[ ] Yes (+10 points)

B

[ ] No (+0 points)

6. Do you have a "Tenant Selection Matrix" to prove your vetting is objective?

A

[ ] No, I just pick the best person (+10 points)

B

[ ] Yes, it's documented (+0 points)

7. Do you have a system that logs the EXACT time a tenant reports damp or mould?

A

[ ] No, it's just via email/phone (+10 points)

B

[ ] Yes, we use a timestamped portal (+0 points)

8. Could you legally prove you "investigated" a hazard within 14 days if challenged by the Council?

A

[ ] No (+10 points)

B

[ ] Yes (+0 points)

10. What is your default answer if a tenant asks for a dog or cat?

A

[ ] "No" or "No pets allowed" (+10 points)

B

[ ] "Yes, subject to insurance and suitability" (+0 points)

11. Are you registered on the new "Private Rented Sector Database" (Digital Portal)?

A

[ ] Not yet / What is that? (+10 points)

B

[ ] Yes (+0 points)

"Finally, beyond the legal changes, what is the one single thing in your property business that keeps you awake at night—that you suspect a smart AI system or a better process could solve for you?" "E.g. Vetting tenants faster, handling out-of-hours maintenance calls, or just getting rid of the mountain of paperwork..