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Featherstone � Wakefield � West Yorkshire � Renters' Rights Act 2025

Featherstone Landlord Compliance 2026 � West Yorkshire Buy-to-Let Guide

Complete compliance guide for Featherstone and Wakefield landlords: Renters' Rights Act 2025, Wakefield Council selective licensing, EPC requirements, gas and electrical safety certificates and deposit protection.

9 min readUpdated 27 June 2026Last reviewed: 17 May 2026FeatherstoneWakefieldWest YorkshireRenters Rights Act 2025

Wakefield Council selective licensing

  • Check the current Wakefield licensing map for your specific Featherstone postcode before letting
  • Operating without a required selective licence carries a civil penalty of up to �30,000
  • Mandatory HMO licensing applies nationally to properties with 5 or more persons from 2 or more households
  • The Renters' Rights Act 2025 Property Portal and PRS Ombudsman registration are mandatory from 1 May 2026

Renters' Rights Act 2025 � Featherstone landlord obligations

  • Section 21 no-fault evictions abolished from 1 May 2026
  • All new lets are periodic from day one � no fixed terms
  • Property Portal registration and PRS Ombudsman membership mandatory before letting
  • Rent increases via statutory Section 13 notice only

EPC and safety requirements

  • Minimum EPC Band E � Band C target confirmed for 2030; Wakefield selective licences require Band E minimum
  • Annual gas safety check (CP12) by Gas Safe registered engineer
  • Five-yearly EICR � C1/C2 defects fixed within 28 days
  • Deposit protected in DPS, myDeposits or TDS within 30 days

Frequently asked questions

Does Featherstone have selective licensing?+

Wakefield Council operates selective licensing across designated areas of the district � check the current Wakefield licensing map for your specific Featherstone postcode. Operating without a required licence carries a civil penalty of up to �30,000.

When does the Renters' Rights Act apply to Featherstone landlords?+

The Renters' Rights Act 2025 came into force on 1 May 2026. Section 21 is abolished, all new lets are periodic, and landlords must register on the Property Portal and join the PRS Ombudsman.

Templates recommended in 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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Renters' Rights Act Transition Pack

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