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Lewisham Council is now under Green Party control, and landlords should be paying attention. This shift could mean tougher enforcement, greater compliance pressure, and a growing need for professional property management.

How to Avoid Rent Arrears and Tenancy Disputes in 2026 (South London Landlord Guide)

Lewisham Licensing Update 2026: What Private Landlords Need to Check Before Fines Hit

From 2026, South London landlords must comply not only with existing safety and licensing rules, but also with the new Renters’ Rights Act 2025, which reforms tenancy types, eviction grounds, rent increases and landlord behaviour across England.

Many South London landlords start out self‑managing, then hit the reality of compliance, difficult tenants or time pressure and ask the same question: is a managing agent really worth the fee?