The legislation affecting the UK Private Rented Sector

Legionella and Landlords: The Risk Assessment Many Forget
Legionella is one of the landlord safety duties that is easy to overlook. Most landlords are familiar with gas safety

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms: Small Devices, Big Legal Risk
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are small, relatively inexpensive devices, but they carry major importance for residential landlords. They are

EICRs: The Electrical Safety Check Landlords Cannot Ignore
Electrical safety is one of the key responsibilities for residential landlords. Most landlords understand the importance of gas safety checks,

Gas Safety: The Annual Check Landlords Cannot Afford to Miss
Gas safety is one of the most important responsibilities for residential landlords. Most landlords know they need a gas safety

The PRS Database and Landlord Ombudsman: What Is Coming Next?
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has already changed major parts of private renting in England, including Section 21, possession grounds,

Pets, Families and Benefits: The New Discrimination Risks for Landlords
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has changed more than possession and rent increases. It has also changed how landlords need

Rent Increases Under the Renters’ Rights Act: What Landlords Need to Know
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has changed the way landlords in England can increase rent. For many landlords, rent reviews

No More Section 21: How Possession Has Changed for Landlords
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has changed one of the most familiar parts of private renting in England: Section 21

Renting Has Changed: What the Renters’ Rights Act Means for Landlords
The private rented sector in England has entered a new era. The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is one of the

Tenant Data, Big Responsibility: Why Landlords Need Privacy Notices and Better Records
Residential landlords collect more personal data than many realise. A landlord may hold a tenant’s name, address, phone number, email