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Practical articles on UK landlord compliance and document management.

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Mid-Tenancy Compliance: Ongoing Responsibilities

Landlord compliance obligations during a tenancy. Certificate renewals, updated documents, and ongoing safety duties.

New rules ban landlords refusing tenants with children or on benefits. What the law says and how to stay compliant.

Documents landlord insurance requires: certificates, Gas Safety for claims, and keeping records that satisfy insurers.

Tenants can now request pets. Landlords must respond in 28 days with written reasons for refusal. How to handle it right.

New rent increase rules: once per year, two months' notice, Form 4A only. The full process and tenant challenge rights.

Selective licensing explained for landlords. Check if your property needs a licence, application steps, and compliance rules.

Renters' Rights Act is now law. Section 21 abolished, periodic tenancies only, new document rules. Your compliance checklist.

Renting to students in the UK: HMO licensing, guarantor rules, academic-year tenancies, and document management tips.

What to do when tenants lose required documents. Your legal obligations, how to reissue copies, and maintaining proof.

How portfolio landlords track compliance across multiple properties. Systems and tools to manage certificates and renewals.