The Ultimate Start of Tenancy Checklist for Residential Landlords
Start of Tenancy Checklist As a landlord in the UK, navigating the start of a new tenancy can be overwhelming. […]
Renters’ Rights Act 2026: The Complete Landlord Checklist
The Renters’ Rights Act landlord checklist for 2026: Section 21, periodic tenancies, rent, pets, the information sheet, penalties and what’s coming — everything you must do now.
Rent in Advance & the Rental Bidding Ban (Renters’ Rights Act 2026)
The Renters’ Rights Act caps rent in advance at one month and bans rental bidding. Here’s what landlords and agents can and can’t do at the start of a tenancy in 2026.
The Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet: Deadline & Duty (2026)
Landlords had to give existing tenants the official Renters’ Rights Act information sheet by 31 May 2026, and new tenants at the start. Miss it and the penalty is up to £7,000.
Section 13 Rent Increases Under the Renters’ Rights Act (2026)
How to raise rent legally in 2026: the Section 13 notice (Form 4A), the once-a-year limit, two months’ notice, and the First-tier Tribunal rules that now favour tenants.
Pets in Rental Properties: The Renters’ Rights Act Rules (2026)
Under the Renters’ Rights Act tenants can request a pet and landlords must respond within 28 days. Here’s when you can refuse, and how to protect your property if you say yes.
Section 21 Has Ended: How Landlords Recover Possession Now (2026)
Section 21 was abolished on 1 May 2026 under the Renters’ Rights Act. Here’s what replaced it — the Section 8 grounds, notice periods, the court process and how to recover possession lawfully.
Renters’ Rights Act: Student HMOs vs Professional HMOs (2026 Rules Explained)
How the Renters’ Rights Act treats student HMOs vs professional HMOs in 2026: Ground 4A, Section 21 abolition, possession rules and what landlords must do.
Mould Complaints When It’s ‘Tenant Lifestyle’: How to Protect Yourself Legally
Could a routine complaint mask a serious defect that increases legal risk? This article sets the scene for private property
Renters’ Rights Act and Student Lets: What Happens to 12‑Month Fixed Terms?
How will a law that ends Section 21 reshape the classic 12‑month student let and the way landlords time re‑lets
How to deal with a tenant who is hoarding in the UK: Tips and Advice
Practical UK landlord guidance for when clutter and risk are found behind closed doors. This short guide helps a landlord