The legislation affecting the UK Private Rented Sector

Deregulation Act 2015: The Paperwork That Can Sink Your Possession Claim
The Deregulation Act 2015 may sound dull, but it’s one of the most important laws landlords need to understand. It
October 3, 2025

Tenant Fees Act 2019: What You Can (and Cannot) Charge
The Tenant Fees Act 2019 was a game-changer for the private rented sector in England. It banned most upfront fees,
October 1, 2025

Landlord & Tenant Act 1985: Repairs (s.11) That Trip Up Landlords
When it comes to everyday landlord responsibilities, no single provision is quoted more often than Section 11 of the Landlord
October 1, 2025

Housing Act 2004: HMO Licensing, HHSRS Risk, and Deposits
If the Housing Act 1988 gave us the tenancy framework, the Housing Act 2004 is the Act that tells landlords
September 30, 2025

Housing Act 1988: The Backbone of Private Renting (and How to Comply in 2025)
When landlords talk about “the law” of renting, more often than not they’re talking — knowingly or not — about
September 29, 2025