Landlord Compliance Guides

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Compliance10 min

The Complete Renters' Rights Act Checklist for Landlords (2026)

Nine things every UK landlord must do before and after 1 May 2026 - from converting your AST to serving the new information leaflet to updating how you handle maintenance.

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Landlords7 min

How to Convert Your AST to a Periodic Tenancy in 2026

From 1 May 2026, fixed-term ASTs no longer exist in England. Every tenancy becomes periodic. Here's what that means in practice and how to get your paperwork right.

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Compliance8 min

Awaab's Law: What Landlords Must Do About Damp, Mould and Hazards in 2026

Named after Awaab Ishak, who died from mould exposure in a rented home, this law sets strict deadlines for landlords responding to hazard reports. Non-compliance carries fines of up to £7,000.

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Landlords6 min

Section 13 Rent Increase Notices: The New Rules for 2026

The Renters' Rights Act restricts rent increases to once per year and requires a formal Section 13 notice. Here's what's changed and how to raise rent correctly in 2026.

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Letting Agents9 min

The Renters' Rights Act for Letting Agents: Your Obligations and Opportunities

As a letting agent, the Renters' Rights Act means more paperwork, stricter deadlines, and higher accountability. Here's how forward-thinking agencies are turning that into a service advantage.

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Compliance5 min

The Mandatory Tenant Information Leaflet: Deadline 31 May 2026

There's a 31 May 2026 deadline to serve a prescribed information leaflet to all existing tenants. Missing it could affect your legal position. Here's what you need to send.

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Compliance7 min

EPC Band C by 2030: What Landlords Need to Do (and What It Will Cost)

Around 2.5 million rental properties in England will need EPC upgrades before October 2030. The average upgrade costs £4,000–£8,000 - but ECO4 grants can cover most of it for eligible properties.

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Compliance7 min

Landlord Fines Under the Renters' Rights Act: What Triggers a £40,000 Penalty?

The new enforcement regime under the Renters' Rights Act carries fines of up to £40,000. Local councils are being given new powers to proactively inspect. Here's what landlords need to know.

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Landlords9 min

Section 8 Notices in 2026: The Updated Grounds for Possession

Section 8 is now the only route to possession for landlords in England. The Renters' Rights Act added new mandatory grounds, removed others, and changed notice periods. Here's your complete guide.

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Landlords8 min

Section 13 Rent Increase: 7 Mistakes That Void the Notice (2026)

A Section 13 rent increase notice looks simple, but tribunals overturn them every month for tiny technicalities. Here are the seven specific mistakes that void a notice in 2026 and how to avoid each one.

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Compliance9 min

PRS Database Registration: A Complete Guide for UK Landlords

Every English landlord must register on the new Private Rented Sector Database. Operating without a record carries fines up to £40,000 per property. Here is everything you need to know to register correctly.

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Landlords12 min

Section 8 Grounds: Which One Should I Use? (2026 Decision Tree)

There are 17 Section 8 grounds, each with its own evidence, notice period, and likelihood of success. This decision tree maps the right ground to your situation, whether you face rent arrears, want to sell, need to move family in, or have an anti-social tenant.

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