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Awaab's Law for Landlords in England: Repair Timescales (2026)

Awaab's Law for landlords explained: the repair timescales for damp, mould and dangerous hazards coming to England's private rented sector under the RRA 2025.

20 Jun 2026 · 13 min read Section 8 and possession grounds

Best Section 8 Notice Software for England Landlords (2026 Comparison)

Comparing Section 8 notice software for England landlords in 2026: what to look for in a guided notice builder, the grounds it must cover, and the errors it

20 Jun 2026 · 14 min read Section 21 abolition and no-fault eviction

Best Section 8 Notice Templates for England in 2026 (Post-Section 21)

What the best Section 8 notice template must contain in 2026, now that Section 21 templates are useless under the Renters' Rights Act 2025.

20 Jun 2026 · 13 min read Pets in rented homes

Can a Landlord Refuse a Pet in England in 2026? The New RRA Rules

Can a landlord refuse a pet in England in 2026? The RRA 2025 ended blanket bans, here's when you can lawfully say no and how the 28-day rule works.

20 Jun 2026 · 18 min read Pets in rented homes

Can a Landlord Say No Pets in the UK? What Changed on 1 May 2026

Can a landlord say no pets in the UK? Not by blanket ban. The Renters' Rights Act gives tenants a right to request a pet from 1 May 2026, here's the law.

20 Jun 2026 · 14 min read Tenancy deposits, deductions and disputes

Custodial vs Insured Deposit Schemes: Which Should England Landlords Use?

Custodial vs insured deposit scheme compared for England landlords: how each works, the cost and cash-flow trade-offs, the rules, and which to choose.

20 Jun 2026 · 12 min read Pets in rented homes

A Landlord's Pet Policy Checklist for 2026

A practical landlord pet policy checklist for England in 2026: handle pet requests lawfully under the Renters' Rights Act, from acknowledgement to written

19 Jun 2026 · 14 min read Glossary, definitions and RRA news updates

Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) Explained: What It Was and Why It No Longer Exists in England

The assured shorthold tenancy meaning, why ASTs were abolished by the Renters' Rights Act 2025, and what replaced them for England landlords in 2026.

19 Jun 2026 · 13 min read Glossary, definitions and RRA news updates

Best Glossary of UK Landlord Terms: One Reference for Every Tenancy Definition

A UK landlord terms glossary for England, updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025: every key tenancy definition in plain English, with GOV.UK sources.

19 Jun 2026 · 16 min read Holding deposits and the Tenant Fees Act

Best Holding Deposit Templates for UK Landlords Compared

We compare free and paid options for the best holding deposit template UK landlords can use in England, and explain what makes one Tenant Fees Act compliant.

19 Jun 2026 · 11 min read Property access and inspections

Best Landlord Inspection App for England Rentals (What to Look For in 2026)

A 2026 buyer's guide to the best landlord inspection app for England rentals: notices, checklists, photos, audit trails and RRA-compliant access.

19 Jun 2026 · 14 min read Renters' Rights Act 2025

Renters' Rights Act 2025 Commencement Dates: The Full Timeline for England

The Renters' Rights Act commencement dates explained provision by provision: what is law now, what is phasing in, and how England landlords should plan.

19 Jun 2026 · 12 min read Rent increases

How to Increase Rent Legally in England in 2026 (Step-by-Step)

How to increase rent legally in England in 2026: the Section 13-only process, the once-a-year limit, notice periods and the prescribed GOV.UK form.

18 Jun 2026 · 13 min read Tenancy agreements and periodic tenancies

How to Write a Tenancy Agreement in England (Step-by-Step, 2026 Edition)

Learn how to write a tenancy agreement in England in 2026, step by step, with every clause an RRA 2025-compliant periodic assured tenancy now needs.

18 Jun 2026 · 11 min read Section 21 abolition and no-fault eviction

Section 21 Abolished in England: What Landlords Need to Know in 2026

Section 21 is abolished in England. Here's how and when no-fault eviction ended under the Renters' Rights Act 2025, and what replaces it for landlords.

18 Jun 2026 · 12 min read Tenancy deposits, deductions and disputes

Tenancy Deposit Protection in England Explained (2026 Landlord Guide)

Tenancy deposit protection explained for England landlords in 2026: the schemes, the 30-day rule, prescribed information and the penalties for getting it wrong.

18 Jun 2026 · 15 min read Renters' Rights Act 2025

The Renters' Rights Act 2025 Explained: A Complete Guide for England Landlords

The Renters' Rights Act 2025 explained for England landlords: Section 21 abolished, periodic tenancies, new Section 8 grounds, and the rent and pet rules.

18 Jun 2026 · 14 min read