The Ultimate Start of Tenancy Checklist for Residential Landlords
Starting a new tenancy the right way protects your income, keeps you compliant, and heads off disputes before they begin. […]
Council Tax on Unoccupied Homes After One Year
The empty homes premium now starts at one year, not two. Premium tiers, the six-week reset rule, the nine mandatory exceptions and what legitimately reduces the bill.
Awaab’s Law and PRS: Meeting Decent Homes Standards
Awaab’s Law does not yet apply to private landlords. What binds you now, what is coming and when, and the response timescales worth adopting anyway.
What Fees Can Landlords Charge in 2026? Tenant Fees Act & Renters’ Rights Act
Every payment is banned unless it is on the statutory list. The full permitted payments, both deposit caps, the two default fees that work, and the 2026 changes.
Renting to Students: A UK Landlord’s Guide (2026)
Student lets after the Renters Rights Act: no fixed terms, one month rent in advance, and Ground 4A with its four-month notice and prior-notice trap.
My Tenant is Subletting Without Permission: What Should I Do?
Section 15 of the Housing Act 1988 bans subletting without your consent — even if your agreement is silent. Evidence, warning letter, possession routes and the HMO trap.
What Evidence Should Be Kept for Persistent Late Payment (Even If Arrears Are Cleared)?
Ground 11 lets you act on persistent late rent even when arrears are cleared — but only if you can prove the pattern. What to record, and the 2026 rule changes.
Garden Maintenance Responsibility: Landlord or Tenant?
Section 11 does not cover gardens — so your tenancy agreement decides. What tenants can be asked to do, what stays with you, and how to enforce it now Section 21 has gone.
Dealing with Tenancy Deposits When one Joint Tenant Leave: UK Landlord Guide
One joint tenant leaving now ends the tenancy for everyone. Here is what happens to the deposit, your three routes, and the trap that blocks possession.
The Ultimate Guide to Tenant Referencing: Ensuring Reliable Tenants
Discover how The Ultimate Guide to Tenant Referencing: Ensuring Reliable Tenants can help landlords find the right match for their UK properties.
Can the tenant refuse the landlord access for viewings?
Can a tenant refuse to let the landlord in for viewings? It’s one of the most misunderstood points in a