The legislation affecting the UK Private Rented Sector

Using a Letting Agent Does Not Transfer Every Landlord Duty
Using a letting or managing agent can make running a rental property easier. An agent may advertise the property, reference

Missed the Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet Deadline? What Landlords Should Do Now
Landlords with relevant tenancies that started before 1 May 2026 were required to give tenants the official Renters’ Rights Act

Selling a Tenanted Property: Ground 1A, Notice Rules and the Risk of Re-Letting
Selling a rented property has become more complicated since Section 21 was abolished. From 1 May 2026, landlords in England

EPC C by 2030: What Is Confirmed and What Still Requires Legislation
Energy efficiency is becoming one of the biggest long-term compliance and investment issues facing residential landlords. The government has confirmed

No DSS, No Children: The Rental Advertising Rules Landlords Must Now Follow
Rental advertising in England changed significantly on 1 May 2026. Landlords and letting agents can no longer lawfully make it

HMO Licensing: Why Planning Permission Is Not Enough
Houses in Multiple Occupation can offer strong rental demand and attractive yields, but they also carry additional legal and management

Gas Safety Records: Annual Checks, Access Problems and Evidence
Gas safety remains one of the most important landlord responsibilities in the private rented sector. Where a rented property contains

Banned Fees, Big Trouble: The Tenant Charges Landlords and Agents Still Get Wrong
The Tenant Fees Act has been in force for several years, but banned charges still remain a source of confusion

Northern Ireland Landlord Registration and Pre-Let Paperwork: A Practical Checklist
Landlords in Northern Ireland operate under a different legal framework from landlords in England, Wales and Scotland. One of the

The PRS Database Is Coming: The Evidence File Landlords Should Build Now
The Private Rented Sector Database is one of the next major reforms landlords in England need to prepare for. The