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Tenant pet requests: new landlord rules 2026
Tenants can now request pets. Landlords must reply in writing within 28 days and can’t refuse unreasonably. How to handle it right.
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Compliance··15 min read
Selective licensing schemes: UK landlord guide
Selective licensing explained for landlords. Check if your property needs a licence, application steps, and compliance rules.
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Renters' Rights Act 2026: what landlords must do now
The Renters' Rights Act 2025, the law that began as the Renters' Rights Bill and the Renters Reform Bill, has applied to private tenancies since 1 May 2026. Section 21 abolished, periodic tenancies only, new document duties. What to do now.
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Student lettings compliance UK: landlord guide
Renting to students in England: HMO licensing, guarantor rules, periodic tenancies and Ground 4A, and document management tips.
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Tenant lost their gas certificate? What the law requires
What the law says when a tenant loses a gas safety record, EICR or EPC, why sending another copy is good practice, what you can’t charge for, and how to prove what you sent.
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Multi-property compliance for portfolio landlords
How portfolio landlords track compliance across multiple properties. Systems and tools to manage certificates and renewals.
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HMO licensing inspection: what inspectors actually check
Room sizes, fire doors, and the documents they ask for on the spot: what council inspectors check on an HMO or selective visit, and how much notice you get.
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Right to Rent checks: UK landlord guide 2026
Right to Rent checks explained for UK landlords. Documents to verify, record-keeping rules, and how to avoid fines of up to £10,000 per occupier.
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Landlord tax return documents: HMRC requirements
Landlord Self Assessment guide: income records, expense receipts, mortgage interest, and what HMRC requires you to keep.
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How long to keep landlord records? Six years, with exceptions
Six years after the tenancy ends covers most records, but deposits, gas certificates and tax documents run on their own clocks. Every period, and when to shred.
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