Live-in landlords and people renting spare rooms are being warned that copying a standard tenancy agreement could misstate or obscure the parties’ rights and responsibilities over notice, deposits, access to bedrooms and the process for ending the arrangement. The Renters’ Rights Act introduced wide-ranging protections for assured tenants in England […]
Rent challenges: what the first tribunal cases are telling landlords One of the biggest concerns surrounding the Renters’ Rights Act was what would happen when tenants began challenging rent increases. We now have some actual decisions to examine, and they make interesting reading. An analysis by LonRes identified 47 published rent […]
Let’s be honest – no landlords signed up to become compliance officers, legal experts, or legislative gurus. They signed up to invest in property. And yet, the weight of the regulatory obligation that’s landed on their shoulders has never been heavier. And that’s even before the Renters’ Rights Act swept […]
On 1st May 2026, the first raft of measures in the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) come into force in England. Here are the key changes to be aware of and steps landlords need to take: Periodic ‘rolling’ tenancies will replace fixed-term tenancies. The common minimum six or 12-month commitments will […]
Landlords are being encouraged to respect tenant privacy ahead of the Renters’ Rights Bill, according to new analysis from Hiscox examining tenant and landlord discussions on Reddit. To help landlords navigate the evolving rental landscape, specialist insurer Hiscox analysed more than 1,000 tenant conversations on Reddit. The research provides a snapshot of […]
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 27th October 2025 and will introduce major reforms to private renting in England. The first raft of measures affecting tenants will come into force on 1st May this year. So, whether you currently have a tenancy agreement or are planning to […]
With members of the Labour government facing questions over their own landlord compliance, lettings expert Leaders is reminding property owners across the UK of their legal responsibilities when renting out a home. This week, Chancellor Rachel Reeves admitted she had let out her London property without the required selective licence from Southwark Council. Earlier this […]
The Renters’ Rights Bill is making its way through the House of Lords and, if passed in its current form, will bring major changes to how tenancies are ended. One of the most significant proposals is the abolition of Section 21, often referred to as the ‘no-fault eviction’ process. This […]
Selling a property should be straightforward. Once the buyer is in place, assuming the process will move ahead without friction is easy. Yet many sellers find that legal complications appear just when timing matters most. These issues don’t always relate to price or demand; they’re rooted in documents, rights, and […]
Remote work has permanently reshaped how people use their homes – but rental regulations haven’t caught up. New insight from Inventory Base shows that furnishings and fixtures in rental properties are wearing out 30% faster than before the pandemic. Yet the rules that define Fair, Wear and Tear remain stuck […]
