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Donington � South Holland � Renters' Rights Act 2025

Donington Landlord Compliance 2026 � South Lincolnshire Fenland Buy-to-Let Guide

Landlord compliance guide for Donington, South Lincolnshire: Renters' Rights Act 2025, South Holland licensing, EPC Band C preparation, gas and electrical safety, and deposit protection for Fenland buy-to-let landlords.

9 min readUpdated 28 June 2026Last reviewed: 17 May 2026DoningtonSouth HollandLincolnshireRenters Rights Act 2025

South Holland District Council licensing

  • No selective licensing currently � verify with South Holland before letting
  • Mandatory HMO licensing for 5+ persons from 2+ households � apply to South Holland District Council
  • Renters' Rights Act Property Portal and PRS Ombudsman registration mandatory from 1 May 2026

Renters' Rights Act 2025 obligations

  • Section 21 abolished from 1 May 2026 � possession via statutory grounds only
  • All new lets are periodic from day one � no fixed terms
  • Property Portal registration and PRS Ombudsman membership mandatory before letting

EPC and safety certificates

  • Band E minimum � Band C target by 2030
  • Fenland brick and inter-war stock � RdSAP 10 assessment to identify most cost-effective Band C upgrade
  • Annual CP12 gas safety certificate and 5-yearly EICR mandatory
  • Deposit protected within 30 days in DPS, myDeposits or TDS

Frequently asked questions

Does Donington have selective licensing?+

No. South Holland District Council does not currently operate a selective licensing scheme. Mandatory HMO licensing applies nationally. Always verify with South Holland before letting.

Is Donington a good buy-to-let location?+

Donington offers 8�11% gross yields on entry prices of �100,000��185,000. A52 access to Spalding (6 miles) and Boston (12 miles), South Holland's agricultural and food sector, and no selective licensing support stable occupancy.

Templates recommended in this guide

Put this guide into practice, get the Periodic Assured Tenancy Agreement from the LetSafe shop, the regulation-current pack that matches this guide.

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Periodic Assured Tenancy Agreement

The new default English tenancy from 1 May 2026. Periodic from day one, with the prescribed written statement of terms built in. Ships with the Form 4A rent-increase notice template and an Information Sheet delivery acknowledgement form so a buying landlord has every Phase-1 compliance document in one pack.

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New Landlord Starter Pack

Everything a first-time landlord needs to grant a compliant tenancy in England from 1 May 2026, now including the Guarantor Agreement for student and young-professional lets.

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Renters' Rights Act Transition Pack

For landlords who need to migrate existing ASTs onto the new regime. The single most-searched landlord product of 2026.

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