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Oswaldtwistle � Hyndburn � Lancashire � Renters' Rights Act 2025

Oswaldtwistle Landlord Compliance 2026 � Lancashire Buy-to-Let Guide

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

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

Hyndburn Borough Council licensing

  • Hyndburn Borough Council has operated selective licensing in parts of the borough � check the current licensing map for your specific Oswaldtwistle postcode
  • 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 � Oswaldtwistle 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; Hyndburn 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 Oswaldtwistle have selective licensing?+

Hyndburn Borough Council has operated selective licensing in parts of the borough � check the Hyndburn licensing map for your specific Oswaldtwistle postcode. Operating without a required licence carries a civil penalty of up to �30,000.

When does the Renters' Rights Act apply to Oswaldtwistle 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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