Gloucester Landlords Forum

Gloucester City Council recently hosted its inaugural Gloucester City Landlord forum and Consultation event on 2 April 2026, bringing together landlords, managing agents and partners to discuss current and emerging issues in the private rented sector, including the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, energy efficiency, and Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). Landlords can access Council updates and resources on our Renters Rights Act 2025 webpages, including Advice and Support: For Landlords.

Landlords should also ensure they are ready for key Renters’ Rights Act requirements, including providing tenants with the official Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026 where applicable, and understanding the new requirement to provide written information about tenancy terms in the circumstances set out in government guidance.

View the slides from the Gloucester City Landlord Forum Presentation (PowerPoint).

Landlord responsibilities (at a glance)

Your key legal responsibilities include:

Property condition & repairs

Keep the property safe and free from serious hazards, and carry out required repairs (structure/exterior and key installations). Repairs guidance

Safety compliance

• Gas safety: ensure safe installation/maintenance and annual checks where required. Landlord gas safety (HSE)
• Electrical safety: inspections and testing at least every 5 years, with reports provided as required. Electrical safety standards guidance
• Smoke & carbon monoxide (CO) alarms: meet alarm requirements and repair/replace faulty alarms when identified. Smoke and CO alarm regulations guidance
• A plain‑English overview is also available via Your landlord’s safety responsibilities.

Energy efficiency

Meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) requirements where they apply and understand exemptions/registration. MEES landlord guidance

Tenancy deposits

Protect deposits in a government‑approved scheme (where required) and provide the required information within the set timescales. Deposit protection schemes guidance

Renters’ Rights Act 2025 – what you should do now

• Read the Council’s overview and landlord support pages: Renters Rights Act 2025 and Advice and Support: For Landlords.
• Provide tenants with the official Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026 where the GOV.UK criteria apply.
• Understand when you must provide written information about tenancy terms under government guidance.