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. […]
Renters’ Rights Act and Student Lets: What Happens to 12‑Month Fixed Terms?
Fixed terms ended on 1 May 2026. How student lets work now: assured periodic tenancies, Ground 4A summer possession, the four-month notice window, the six-month signing rule and the joint tenancy trap.
The Growing Problem of Cannabis Farms in Rented Properties
Cannabis farms in rented properties: the warning signs, where you stand under section 8 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, how possession works now Section 21 has gone, and what your insurer will demand.
Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs): What Landlords Need to Know in 2026
Assured shorthold tenancies were abolished on 1 May 2026. What replaced them, what happened to your existing agreements, and what landlords must do now.
How to Support Tenants Facing Personal Issues
How to support tenants facing personal issues without overstepping: boundaries, practical options, who to signpost to, and what to do when it is not enough.
How to Perform Right to Rent Checks
How to perform Right to Rent checks in England: who to check, the three lawful methods, the 28-day rule, follow-up checks, records and penalties.
Landlord Responsibilities for Making Tax Digital
Making Tax Digital for landlords: who must join and when, the qualifying income test, quarterly deadlines, digital records, exemptions and penalties.
UK Guarantor for Student Housing: How to Get One
How to get a UK guarantor for student accommodation in 2026: who qualifies, income rules, the new rent-in-advance cap, and what to do if you have none.
The most common faults of Vaillant combi boilers: A landlord’s guide
A boiler that stops working is the single most common out-of-hours call a landlord gets, and in UK rentals there
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.