Landlord Compliance Calendar 2026/27

Here is a month-by-month compliance calendar for the 2026-27 tax year (6 April 2026 to 5 April 2027) you can print and keep next to your desk. Dates are England-focused but most tax items apply UK-wide.

"This guide provides general information about UK landlord tax obligations. It is not financial or legal advice. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and may change. Consider consulting a qualified accountant or solicitor for advice specific to your situation."

April 2026 - New tax year, reset and ATED

6 April 2026

• New 2026-27 tax year starts.
• Start keeping MTD-ready digital records if your gross property + sole-trade income is GBP 50,000+ (MTD ITSA start cohort).
• Update spreadsheets/software for new tax bands, NI, CGT and dividend rates (check latest Budget).

By 30 April 2026

• ATED return and payment deadline for companies owning UK residential property over GBP 500,000 for the 1 April 2026-31 March 2027 chargeable period.

This month - landlord tasks

• Review gas safety certificate dates; book any that expire before summer.
• Check EICR dates (5-year max) and EPC expiry (10 years).
• Review insurance renewals (landlord, RGI, public liability).
• Review mortgage product end dates for the next 12-18 months.
• Schedule spring property inspections (post-winter checks).

May 2026 - Section 21 ends, Renters' Rights goes live

1 May 2026 - Renters' Rights Act Commencement Day

• Section 21 abolished for new tenancies; transition rules for older ASTs apply.
• Updated Section 8 grounds live (new sale and repeated arrears grounds, strengthened ASB grounds).
• Phase 1 Renters' Rights changes start (no-fault abolition; updated rent increase and pet rules etc.).

This month - landlord tasks

• Decide any last Section 21 actions you are actually going to take, and diarise final dates for issuing possession claims under the transitional rules.
• Check your tenancy templates against the Renters' Rights Act guide (3.1) and Section 8 guide (3.2).
• Start planning for PRS Database and PRS Ombudsman (Phase 2 starts late 2026; registration mandatory by around 2028).
• Summer inspection and rent review opportunities - consider Section 13 or contractual reviews for tenancies over 12 months.

June 2026 - Mid-year compliance check

Tax / MTD

• Continue capturing digital records for MTD if in scope.
• Chase any missing 2025-26 SA information with your accountant (you want the return ready well before January).

This month - landlord tasks

• Check gas, EICR, EPC trackers again for anything expiring before winter.
• Review licensing expiry dates (HMO, additional, selective).
• Mid-year mortgage review: LTV, rates, fixed-rate expiries within 12 months.
• Book at least one routine inspection for any property not inspected since winter.

July 2026 - First MTD quarterly update, second SA POA

5 July 2026

• End of MTD ITSA Quarter 1 (period 6 April-5 July 2026) for landlords in scope.

By 7 August 2026 (falls in August but plan now)

• MTD Quarter 1 update due to HMRC via compatible software (6 April-5 July).

31 July 2026

• Second payment on account for 2025-26 Self Assessment due, if applicable.

This month - landlord tasks

• Pre-August: make sure Q1 digital records are tidy and ready for MTD submission.
• Summer rent reviews where appropriate; use rent increase guide (3.15) and calculator.
• Check insurance policies that renew at mid-year.

August 2026 - MTD Q1 deadline and summer checks

7 August 2026

• Deadline to submit first MTD quarterly update (6 Apr-5 Jul 2026).

This month - landlord tasks

• Schedule summer inspections for student and HMO stock before September move-ins.
• Start planning 2026-27 capital works (EPC upgrades before winter).
• Review voids and arrears for Q1; adjust reserves if needed.

September 2026 - Pre-deadline tidy up

Tax / MTD

• Continue digital bookkeeping and reconcile Q2 to date.

This month - landlord tasks

• Check licence renewals for HMOs / selective schemes due before year-end.
• Ensure all new tenancies since May use updated Renters' Rights compliant agreements.
• Fix any outstanding repair or safety issues before winter.

October 2026 - SA registration, MTD Q2 period end

5 October 2026

• SA registration deadline for those who need to file a 2025-26 Self Assessment for the first time (for example first year as a landlord).

5 October 2026

• End of MTD Quarter 2 (6 July-5 October 2026).

By 7 November 2026 (falls in November)

• MTD Q2 update due (6 Jul-5 Oct).

This month - landlord tasks

• Confirm all 2025-26 SA data (rents, expenses, finance costs) is with your accountant.
• Autumn property inspection schedule - especially older stock before winter.
• Review winter insurance (escape of water, unoccupied cover) and any students' tenancies turning periodic.

November 2026 - MTD Q2 deadline, Budget season

7 November 2026

• MTD Q2 update deadline (6 Jul-5 Oct).

Autumn Budget (date TBC, typically Nov)

• Watch for changes to income tax, CGT, LTT/LBTT/SDLT, EPC rules, and any tweaks to Renters' Rights timetables.

This month - landlord tasks

• Adjust rent and cost forecasts for any announced tax or regulatory changes.
• Check all boilers have had annual servicing and gas checks where appropriate.

December 2026 - SA crunch prep

Tax / MTD

• Begin finalising 2025-26 Self Assessment; aim to file before Christmas, not on 31 January.

This month - landlord tasks

• Year-end insurance and mortgage check-in.
• Review EPC/EICR expiries falling in early 2027 and pre-book.
• Winter property condition checks (roofs, gutters, condensation/damp).

January 2027 - SA deadline, POA 1, MTD Q3 period end

5 January 2027

• End of MTD Quarter 3 (6 October 2026-5 January 2027).

31 January 2027

• Self Assessment filing deadline for 2025-26 returns.
• Balancing payment for 2025-26 due.
• First 2026-27 payment on account due (if applicable).

By 7 February 2027 (falls in February)

• MTD Q3 update deadline (6 Oct-5 Jan).

This month - landlord tasks

• Confirm all lender and insurance documents align with updated portfolio and valuations.
• Check any fixed-rate mortgages or licences expiring in the next 6-12 months and start talking to brokers.

February 2027 - MTD Q3 deadline, PRS database ramp-up

7 February 2027

• MTD Q3 update due (6 Oct-5 Jan).

Phase-2 Renters' Rights (late 2026 onwards)

• Government roadmap: PRS Database roll-out from late 2026; pilots or phased regions likely by early 2027.
• Keep an eye on when your area must start landlord and property registration and pay annual fees.

This month - landlord tasks

• Update your portfolio spreadsheet ready for PRS Database registration (addresses, EPC, gas/EICR dates, licensing).
• Late-winter inspections and damp/mould checks.

March 2027 - Final prep for tax and MTD Q4 period

Tax / MTD

• Ensure 2026-27 MTD records are reconciled ready for Q4 and the coming Final Declaration (due Jan 2028 for that year).

Renters' Rights / PRS

• Watch for final regulations on PRS Ombudsman and mandatory membership deadlines (expected to follow database rollout).

This month - landlord tasks

• Review all properties for:
• Licensing status.
• Safety certs.
• Tenancy agreements still using old wording.
• Decide rent review strategy for 2027-28.

April 2027 - Year end, MTD Q4 period end and ATED planning

5 April 2027

• End of 2026-27 tax year.
• End of MTD Quarter 4 (6 January-5 April 2027).

By 7 May 2027 (falls just after this calendar)

• MTD Q4 update due (6 Jan-5 Apr).

By 30 April 2027 (for 2027/28 ATED)

• Companies should diarise the next ATED filing/payment deadline (1 April 2027-31 March 2028 chargeable period - due 30 April 2027).

This month - landlord tasks

• Year-end review:
• Portfolio performance, yields, voids, arrears.
• CGT position and possible disposals in 2027-28.
• Confirm all key renewals (insurance, licences, safety certs) are diarised for the next 12 months.
• Reset your inspection calendar for the new tax year.