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Landlord & tenant guides
The rules change often. Here's what matters, in plain English, checked against official sources.
Landlords
The Renters' Rights Act: what landlords need to know
Section 21 has gone, tenancies are now periodic and the landlord database opens in the West Midlands first. The key dates and what to do.
6 min read · Checked 27 October 2026
Landlords
Birmingham selective licensing explained
Which landlords need a licence in Birmingham, what it costs, the penalties for letting without one and how to apply.
4 min read · Checked 27 October 2026
Landlords
EPC rules for landlords: today's minimum and the 2030 target
Rented homes need an EPC of E or above today. The government has confirmed a move to EPC C by 1 October 2030. What it means for you.
4 min read · Checked 27 October 2026
Landlords
Awaab's Law and repairs: what private landlords should expect
Awaab's Law sets strict repair timescales for damp, mould and other hazards in social housing. The government is consulting on extending it to private rentals.
4 min read · Checked 27 October 2026
Landlords & tenants
Deposits and tenant fees: what tenants can be charged
The legal caps on tenancy and holding deposits, the only fees tenants can be asked to pay, and the rules on rent in advance.
3 min read · Checked 27 October 2026
Tenants
Renting from 1 May 2026: what changed for tenants
No more 'no-fault' evictions, rolling tenancies, one rent rise a year and the right to ask for a pet. Your rights under the Renters' Rights Act.
4 min read · Checked 29 October 2026
Landlords
Gas, electrical and alarm safety: a landlord checklist
The safety checks every private landlord in England must carry out: annual gas safety, five-yearly electrical reports and smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
4 min read · Checked 29 October 2026
Landlords
The new landlord database: how to get ready
Every private landlord in England will have to register on a new government database. When it opens, what it costs and what to have ready.
3 min read · Checked 29 October 2026
Landlords
Making Tax Digital for landlords: who it applies to and when
Landlords with qualifying income over £50,000 have used Making Tax Digital since April 2026. The £30,000 and £20,000 thresholds follow in 2027 and 2028.
3 min read · Checked 29 October 2026
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