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Today is the last day of May and also the deadline for landlords and agents to have issued the ‘Government Information for Tenants’ sheet. Please don’t rely on ‘I’ve a good relationship’ with my tenant so I don’t need to do this - as your reason.
EVERY landlord needs to do it so take 2 mins of your Sunday and ping it over to your tenants today.

How has it been a month or the Renters’ Rights Act already !
This is a reminder for all landlords and agents out there that this weekend is the DEADLINE for issuing the ‘Tenant Information Sheet’ to your tenants. If it is still sitting on your ‘must do’ list - now’s the time folks ‘
DASH Services have lots of training available to help navigate these changes. Get in touch if you need any help.

Calling all private landlords in Blaby District 📢

Landlord forums: Get information, advice and support on the Renters’ Rights Act and other recent updates.

Tuesday 23 June, Blaby District Council Offices, Desford Road, Narborough.
• 9.30am until 12pm
• 1.30pm to 4.30pm

Free, in-person events.
Email [email protected] to confirm your place.

This is also a great opportunity to meet other landlords and share experiences and learn from regional experts.

Held in partnership with DASH Services and EMPO

Big moment for everyone involved with DASH Services

We’re incredibly proud to see our innovative ‘Call Before You Serve’ service recognised in the government publication:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/toolkit-and-guidance-for-developing-homelessness-strategies-and-action-plans

For those who may not know, ‘Call Before You Serve’ was created by DASH to do something simple but powerful:

* Prevent homelessness before it happens
*Support landlords and tenants to resolve issues early
+Reduce unnecessary possession action
*Keep tenancies sustainable within the PRS
*Help local authorities manage demand through practical intervention
*Help Landlords feel valued

Being name checked in a national strategic document is more than recognition of a service - It’s recognition that prevention-led partnership working in the PRS really does work.

At a time when housing pressures continue to grow, services like ‘Call Before You Serve’ show the value of early engagement, mediation, advice and collaborative problem solving rather than waiting for crisis point.

This acknowledgement reflects the hard work of the DASH team, local authority partners and stakeholders who continue to champion better outcomes for landlords, tenants and communities alike. – check out the DASH Services' website for what else we have been up to !

DASH Services has always focused on practical innovation that delivers measurable impact across the PRS, and it’s fantastic to see that approach gaining wider national attention.

I hope Helen Delaney will be looking down on my team with relief that we didn’t mess it up 😉

Jennifer Allen

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To mark the launch of the Renters’ Rights Act, the DASH Services team are excited to be launching our own news.

Tickets for the East Midlands 2026 Housing Conference are now available to book.

It takes place on 20th October, and we’re thrilled to have housing law expert David Smith back with us as Keynote Speaker.

The theme this year is 'Six Months On: Renters’ Rights Act in Practice' and there will be loads of practical guidance and information for housing professionals in the private rented sector.

Tickets are just £10 and entry allows you to listen to all the speakers, a range of practical workshops as well as refreshments and snacks.

Email: [email protected] to book

In addition to the conference, DASH have also launched various courses to
help landlords and agent navigate life post Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) which are open for bookings now:

* How to Start Tenancies Post 1 May: Getting It Right From Day One
* How to Terminate APT After 1st May: A Practical Guide to Section 8 Notices
* Health & Safety Essentials for the PRS Landlords & Agents
* Preparing Registered Providers for the RRA: What Social Landlords Need to Know Before Implementation

Our FREE regular (and very popular) Don Robbie and Linda Selvey-Cobb OBE online information session for landlords will be held via MS TEAMS on 15th May 2026 at 12noon for one hour

During the session we will talk all things RRA implementation and share some of the questions & answers we have received about the new rules from fellow landlords.

Lots going on but there needs to be as it’s such an important time for landlords.

As you can imagine here at DASH Services HQ we are receiving a lot of queries from Landlords & Providers as we near the implementation of the key aspects of the Renters’ Rights Act on 1st May 2026

If you haven’t had time to keep up with the changes so far, now is the moment to catch up.

Visit our FREE E-learning course to learn about all the aspect of the new rules.

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Landlords with rental properties in the Portsmouth City Council area are invited to Portsmouth City Council on 29th April 2026 for a new online webinar on the Renters’ Rights Act.

During the one-hour session Linda Selvey-CobbOBE from DASH Services & Osai Joseph from the NRLA - National Residential Landlords Association will cover:

* The structure and intent of the Renters’ Rights Act
* What it means for you
* Key deadlines and practical next steps
* Where to find support, training and ongoing guidance

When and where

* Wednesday 29 April, 6-7pm
* Online (Teams)

How to join

Register for the workshop here: f8e9d0a2-5b41-4fb8-9a2f-c80313e027aa@d6674c51-daa4-4142-8047-15a78bbe9306?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=GovDelivery" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f8e9d0a2-5b41-4fb8-9a2f-c80313e027aa@d6674c51-daa4-4142-8047-15a78bbe9306?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=GovDelivery

You'll receive a confirmation email with the Teams webinar link.
Join the webinar on 29 April at 6pm using the provided link.

Good to know

The webinar will be recorded and shared on the Council’s website. You won’t be on camera, but you can submit anonymous questions through the Q&A. If all your questions don’t get answered during the session, where possible written answers will be shared alongside the recording.

You’re also welcome to send questions in advance to [email protected]

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Landlords and agents with Properties in West Lindsey District Council area are welcome to join us for this FREE event on 28th April

West Northants Council's next Landlord forum is 15th April. More info here:

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Calling all Landlords in Leicestershire

Working in partnership DASH, Leicester City Council & EMPO are delivering two information sessions on the new Renters’ Rights Act on 9th March 2026

Join us in person to dive into the latest changes brought by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025.

Whether you’re a seasoned landlord or just starting out, get the scoop on how this new law impacts your property, tenants, and your responsibilities.

It’s a casual, info-packed session which will include a Q&A panel to answer your questions and help you stay ahead.

The two sessions offer landlords flexibility to choose a time that suits them either 2pm or 5pm

The venue is City Hall in Leicester

Booking are made via EventBright using the following links:

• https://ow.ly/XMuu50Yefa0 to attend the 2pm session

or

• https://ow.ly/yxMH50Yef9Z to attend the 5pm session.

Looking forward to seeing you there 😊

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Renters’ Rights Act 2025: What it means for landlords Join us in person in conjunction with DASH to get an overview on the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 and how it impacts being a landlord!