The legislation affecting the UK Private Rented Sector

Stay Ahead of Landlord Law Changes with NetRent’s Daily Landlord Legal Updates
The UK Private Rented Sector is changing quickly. New legislation, revised regulations, updated guidance and different rules across England, Wales,

Stay Ahead of Landlord Law Changes with NetRent’s Daily Landlord Legal Updates
Landlord law is changing quickly. From the Renters’ Rights Act and possession reform to licensing, safety checks, tax administration, planning

The Future of Landlord Compliance: Why Informal Letting Is Disappearing
For many years, some landlords treated letting as a relatively informal arrangement. A property was advertised, a tenant moved in,

Waste, Bins and Fly-Tipping: The Unseen Landlord Compliance Issue
Waste is rarely the first thing landlords think about when managing rental property. It does not sound as serious as

Overcrowding: When Too Many Occupiers Become a Legal Problem
Overcrowding is not just an uncomfortable living arrangement. For landlords, it can create serious legal, safety, licensing, insurance and enforcement

Modern Slavery Red Flags in Rental Property
Modern slavery may not be the first issue landlords associate with rental property. Most landlords think about rent, repairs, safety

Short-Term Lets: From Landlord to Host, the Extra Rules You Need to Know
Short-term letting can look attractive. A landlord may see higher nightly rates, more flexibility and the possibility of using the

Party Wall Notices: What Landlords Need Before Certain Works Begin
Landlords often focus on planning permission, building regulations, contractors and budgets when carrying out works. But there is another issue

Building Regulations: Why Permission for Works Is Not Just About Planning
Landlords often think about planning permission when improving, converting or extending a rental property. That is understandable. Planning permission controls

Planning Permission, HMOs and Short-Term Lets: When Letting Changes Use
Landlords often think of planning permission as something that only matters when building an extension or changing the outside of