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When making entries in the database – The information and documents specified in Part 2 of Schedule 3 which are required to be provided by regulation 6 may be provided on behalf of a person who is making a dwelling entry by a letting agent or property manager appointed by them. Which is: When updating…

Primary statutory references and regulatory sources that govern HMO management duties in England: 1. Licensing & Room Sizes 2. Management & Common Area Duties 3. Fire & Health Safety 4. Electrical Safety

Reviewing and adjusting rents annually is an important practice for landlords to keep pace with changing economic conditions and ensure their property remains a viable investment. Why Annual Rent Reviews Matter A Balanced Approach While annual reviews are common practice, landlords must balance financial goals with tenant retention. Frequent or steep rent increases can lead…

Yes, a deposit protection mistake can directly affect a landlord’s ability to recover possession of a property under the legal framework established by the Renters’ Rights Act. With the abolition of Section 21 “no-fault” evictions, landlords in England must rely on specific statutory grounds under Section 8 to regain possession. Deposit protection compliance acts as…

Article current as at 26th August 2026 – contact us for recent updates The UK government has proposed updating energy efficiency standards for rental properties in England and Wales. The new target requires all domestic rental properties to achieve a Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) of EPC Band C by October 1, 2030. Much of…

After a long wait, The Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) has finally arrived and as the excitement subsides, I look at some of the unintended consequences the RRA has brought. When a notice to end the tenancy is served, the landlord, will likely, depending on the circumstances, hold the tenant to the commitment to pay rent…

The Act started life as the Renters (Reform) Bill in May 2023 and finally made it onto the statute books on 27th October 2025. This is the biggest piece of legislation to affect the rental sector since the Housing Act 1988, and introduces many changes documented in 270 pages. We have been following the passage…

1. If it needs it, upgrade your property to ensure it will meet the Decent Homes Standard: Doing this may involve more investment, but you can’t expect to make money without putting money in. In some cases, there may be funds available for upgrades. 2. Be rigorous about the way you select your tenants. The last…

Myth 1: All evictions are banned under the Act. Fact: The Act abolishes possession without a reason (known as a ground), but evictions are not banned. The Act once fully implemented, will establish a total of 37 specific grounds for possession available to landlords under Section 8 of the Housing Act 1988 e.g., rent arrears, landlord selling…

The agreement to, and payment of, a holding deposit creates a legally binding contract between the landlord (or his agent) and the prospective tenant. The contract is commonly called a holding deposit agreement, sometimes referred to as a HDA. A HDA is a conditional contract, which grants the prospective tenant both the right and obligation…