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The Renters' Rights Act: what UK landlords need to know

A plain-English guide to the Renters' Rights Act for landlords in England: the end of Section 21, periodic tenancies, rent increases, pets and the new database.

Applies to

England

Section 21

Abolished

Rent increases

Once a year

Max fine

Up to £40,000

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Legal & compliance

EICR certificates for landlords: rules, codes and costs

How often: Every 5 yearsGive tenants copy: Within 28 days

5 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Legal & compliance

Gas safety certificates (CP12): a landlord's guide

How often: Every 12 monthsGive tenants copy: Within 28 days

4 min readUpdated Sept 2026

Tenancies & eviction

Section 21 notices: what's changed and what to use now

Section 21 in England: AbolishedReplacement: Section 8

5 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Tenancies & eviction

Tenancy agreements: what to include and what's banned

Deposit cap: 5 weeks' rentProtect deposit: Within 30 days

9 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Finance & tax

Rental yield: how to calculate it (with calculator)

Gross yield: Rent ÷ priceNet yield: After costs

4 min readUpdated Sept 2026

Finance & tax

Making Tax Digital for landlords: dates and how to prepare

Started: 6 April 2026Updates per year: 4 quarterly

5 min readUpdated Sept 2026

Maintenance

Landlord vs tenant repairs: who's responsible for what?

Main law: LTA 1985 s.11Boiler & heating: Landlord

5 min readUpdated Sept 2026

Legal & compliance

Landlord compliance checklist: everything you need before and during a let

Gas safety: Every 12 monthsEICR: Every 5 years

7 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Legal & compliance

How to protect a tenant's deposit (and avoid the penalties)

Protect within: 30 daysDeposit cap: 5 weeks' rent

6 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Legal & compliance

EPC requirements for landlords: ratings, exemptions and what's changing

Minimum now: Rating EValid for: 10 years

6 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Tenancies & eviction

Right to Rent checks: a step-by-step guide for landlords

Applies to: EnglandWho to check: All adults 18+

6 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Legal & compliance

Landlord licensing explained: HMO, additional and selective licences

Mandatory HMO: 5+ peopleSet by: Your council

6 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Tenancies & eviction

Tenant referencing checklist: what to check before you let

Common income test: 30× monthly rentGuarantor test: Often 36×

6 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Maintenance

Property inventory checklist: protect yourself at check-in and check-out

Legal requirement: No, but vitalTenant to review: Within 7 days

5 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Tenancies & eviction

How to deal with rent arrears: a calm, step-by-step approach

Act from: Day 1Ground 8 threshold: 3 months' rent

6 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Tenancies & eviction

Section 8 notice: grounds, notice periods and the process

Only route: Since 1 May 2026Notice periods: 2 weeks–4 months

7 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Finance & tax

Allowable landlord expenses: what you can and can't claim

Property allowance: £1,000Mortgage interest: 20% tax credit

6 min readUpdated Oct 2026

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