Landlord compliance guides
Plain English guides to the regulations that matter. No jargon, no waffle. Just what you need to know and what to do about it.
Section 21 abolished: what landlords in England need to do now
No-fault evictions ended on 1 May 2026. Here's what replaced them, the new possession grounds, and the notice periods you need to know.
Read guideThe PRS Database explained
A mandatory landlord register launches in late 2026. What data you'll need, what the penalties are, and how to prepare now.
Read guideInformation Sheet deadline: 31 May 2026
Every existing tenant must receive a government-prescribed Information Sheet. Here's what it is, how to serve it, and the £7,000 fine for getting it wrong.
Read guideLandlord fines in 2026: the complete penalty guide
From £5,000 to £40,000. Every fine landlords face in 2026, what triggers them, and how to avoid them.
Read guideGas Safety Certificates for landlords
Annual inspections, tenant notification requirements, and the penalties for missing the deadline.
Read guideEICR requirements for rental properties
Electrical safety inspections every 5 years. What's required, who can do it, and fines of up to £30,000.
Read guideAwaab's Law and damp and mould: landlord obligations
Strict repair timelines for damp and mould hazards. 14 days to investigate, 7 days to start repairs, 24 hours for emergencies.
Read guideMEES and the EPC Band C upgrade path
Minimum energy efficiency standards for rental properties. Current Band E rules, the proposed Band C target, and how to prepare.
Read guideLegionella risk assessments for landlords
Every landlord must assess legionella risk. What it involves, how often to review, and what to do in simple properties.
Read guideSection 13 rent increases: the new rules
From 1 May 2026, Section 13 is the only way to increase rent. How it works, notice periods, and tenant challenges.
Read guideHow to Rent guide: when and how to serve it
You must provide the government's How to Rent booklet to every new tenant. Miss it and you can't serve a valid Section 8 notice.
Read guideRight to Rent checks: a landlord's complete guide
How to carry out Right to Rent checks under the Immigration Act 2014, which documents to accept, and penalties of up to £3,000 per occupier.
Read guideDeposit protection: the complete landlord guide
Two separate obligations within 30 days. Protect the deposit and serve prescribed information, or face penalties of up to 3x the deposit.
Read guideSmoke and CO alarm requirements for landlords
The 2022 amendment extended CO alarm rules to gas boilers. What you need, where to install them, and the £5,000 penalty.
Read guideHMO licensing: the complete guide for landlords
Mandatory, additional, and selective licensing explained. When you need a licence, conditions, and penalties of up to £30,000.
Read guidePet requests under the Renters' Rights Act 2025
Tenants can now request to keep a pet. You have 42 days to respond, and can only refuse on reasonable grounds.
Read guideRent Repayment Orders: what landlords need to know
Tenants and councils can now reclaim up to 24 months of rent. The RRA 2025 doubled the period and made maximum awards mandatory.
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