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Guarantor agreements: when landlords need one
When UK landlords should ask for a guarantor, what makes a guarantee legally enforceable, common ways guarantees fail, and what documents to keep.
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Form 4A explained: serving a rent increase notice in 2026
Form 4A is now the only way to raise rent on a private tenancy. What the form is, how to fill it in section by section, how to serve it with proof, and what happens if your tenant challenges it.
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How to prove you served a notice (and why cases turn on it)
How landlords in England prove service of Section 8, rent increase, and entry notices: deemed service rules, certificate of posting, witnesses, and the N215.
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The new landlord ombudsman: what membership means for you
The mandatory PRS Ombudsman under the Renters' Rights Act 2025: who must join, how complaints work, what the ombudsman can order, and how to prepare.
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The landlord database: your deadline, the £65 fee and what to provide
The landlord database opens on 15 December 2026 and becomes compulsory region by region. Find your deadline, the £65 yearly fee per property, what to provide, and the penalties.
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Joint tenancy vs individual tenancy: which should landlords use?
Understand joint vs individual tenancies, joint and several liability, deposit protection rules, and which structure suits couples, sharers, and HMOs.
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Renters' Rights Act timeline: from Bill to law, every date
When did the Renters Reform Bill become law? A full timeline of the Renters' Rights Act 2025 (the bill's final name) from Royal Assent to implementation, with every key date for landlords.
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What happens if a landlord doesn't protect a deposit
Failing to protect a tenant deposit within 30 days can result in penalties of 1 to 3 times the deposit. Learn about approved schemes and how to fix it.
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How to evict a tenant UK 2026: full guide
Step-by-step guide to evicting a tenant in England after Section 21 abolition. Section 8 grounds, notice periods, and court process explained.
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Section 21 abolished: what landlords need to know
Section 21 no-fault evictions are abolished. What this means for landlords, your new options, and how to protect your position.
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