Guides
Landlord compliance, in plain English
The Renters' Rights Act, the PRS Database and the certificates every let needs. Kept up to date for landlords in England.
Renters' Rights Act: Your Landlord Compliance Checklist
The Renters' Rights Act has been in force since 1 May 2026. A checklist of what landlords in England must have in place now, and what is still to come.
PRS DatabaseThe PRS Database: What Landlords Need to Know Before Registration Opens
Registration opens region by region from 15 December 2026, with a final deadline of 14 November 2027. Your window, the £65 fee, what you will be asked for, and how to prepare.
PRS DatabaseHow to Avoid PRS Database Penalties: A Practical Guide
Penalties of up to £7,000, or £40,000 for repeat or serious breaches, and no possession orders without registration. The steps that keep you clear.
Renters' Rights ActSection 21 Is Gone: How to End a Tenancy Now
Section 21 ended on 1 May 2026. The section 8 grounds landlords now rely on, their notice periods, and what blocks possession.
Gas safetyGas Safety Certificate Expired? What Happens and What to Do
An expired gas safety record is a criminal offence for landlords. The rules, the penalties, and the steps to take today.
Electrical safetyEICR for Landlords: Requirements, Costs and Penalties
Every five years, a copy to tenants within 28 days, remedial work within 28 days, and penalties of up to £40,000 since November 2025.
Energy efficiencyEPC C by October 2030: What Landlords Need to Know
Rented homes in England must reach EPC C by 1 October 2030, with a £10,000 cost cap. What counts, the exemptions, and how to plan.
LicensingDo You Need an HMO Licence? How to Check by Postcode
Mandatory, additional and selective licensing explained, how to check your postcode, and penalties of up to £40,000 plus 24 months' rent.