The Renters' Rights Act Information Sheet: What It Is, Who Must Provide It, and the Deadline You Cannot Miss
If you have tenants on written ASTs that started before 1 May 2026, you must give them the government's official Information Sheet by 31 May 2026. The document is free. The fine for not providing it is up to £7,000.
Pet Requests Under the Renters' Rights Act: Rights, Refusals, and What Happens Next
Blanket pet bans are prohibited under the Renters' Rights Act. Landlords must respond within 28 days or consent is deemed. Here's what both sides need to know.
Damp and Mould Disputes: How to Prove Who's Responsible
Damp and mould are the most common housing disrepair issues in the UK. Whether you're a tenant trying to prove your landlord is responsible or a landlord documenting your response, here's the evidence you need.
How Tenancies, Rent, and Increases Change After May 2026
Fixed-term tenancies are gone. Rent increases are restricted to Section 13. Tenants can leave with 2 months' notice. Here's how every tenancy in England changes after 1 May 2026.
Renters' Rights Act Penalties: Fines, Bans, and Rent Repayment Orders
Non-compliance with the Renters' Rights Act can cost landlords up to £40,000 per offence, plus Rent Repayment Orders of up to 24 months' rent. Here's every penalty you need to know about.
Landlord Compliance Certificates: Gas Safety, EICR, EPC, and Right to Rent
An expired Gas Safety Certificate is a criminal offence. A missing EICR can cost £40,000 under the Renters' Rights Act. Here's every certificate you need, when it expires, and what happens if you miss it.
Renters' Rights Act 2025: The Complete Landlord Guide
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 is the biggest shake-up to private renting since 1988. Section 21 evictions are gone, fixed-term tenancies are history. Here's exactly what's changing and what you need to do before 1 May 2026.
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