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After Section 21: Preparing a Lawful Possession Case in England
Identify an applicable ground, use the correct process and keep the supporting evidence.
Originally published 29/04/2026Landlord Responsibilities in England: Build a Working Compliance File
Organise safety, deposit and property records so a checklist leads to action rather than false reassurance.
Originally published 21/04/2026Advertised Rents Outside London Were Flat in Q1 2026
Rightmove’s first-quarter report showed a pause outside London, while London’s advertised rents increased.
Originally published 16/04/2026Responding to a Housing Penalty Notice: Preserve Your Options
A practical approach to recording deadlines, organising evidence and obtaining advice on a council notice.
Originally published 31/03/2026Renters’ Rights Information Sheet: Check Delivery and Records
Check the official document, delivery method and transitional deadline for an existing tenancy in England.
Originally published 27/03/2026Protecting the Email Account Used for Tenancy Notices
Secure the inbox, keep reliable records and check the separate legal rules for serving a notice.
Originally published 27/03/2026Renters’ Rights Act paperwork: check which document each tenant needs
Existing written agreements, verbal arrangements and new tenancies need different document checks under England’s tenancy reforms.
Originally published 25/03/2026Tenant Notice in England: Check the Rent Due Date
How the rent due date affects the end of an assured periodic tenancy, and what to record.
Originally published 23/03/2026Tenant Information Sheet: Keep Evidence of What Was Delivered
Check the correct document, every named tenant and the delivery record for the 2026 information requirement.
Originally published 20/03/2026Tenancy Procedures: Make Everyday Responsibilities Clear
Use clear reporting and communication procedures alongside the legal terms of a tenancy.
Originally published 16/03/2026Pet Requests in England: A Fair and Documented Decision
The written request, response deadline and property-specific assessment needed for a tenant’s pet request.
Originally published 03/03/2026Short-Stay Platforms: Check the Occupation, Not Just the Booking Label
Why a platform booking does not by itself decide whether a stay is a holiday let or an assured tenancy.
Originally published 25/02/2026Can a Tenant Leave Soon After Moving In?
Why English assured periodic tenancies require a different approach to early departure and notice.
Originally published 23/02/2026Rental Applications: Avoid Blanket Exclusions for Children or Benefits
Review adverts, referencing and decisions against England’s rental-discrimination rules.
Originally published 09/02/2026Decent Homes Standard: What the 2035 Date Means for Landlords in England
The new standard is scheduled for 2035, but existing repair and safety responsibilities continue. Here is the distinction landlords and tenants need to understand.
Originally published 28/01/2026Choosing tenants fairly: a long-term letting checklist
A consistent application process for landlords in England, without blanket exclusions or assumptions about applicants.
Originally published 26/01/2026Landlords in 2026: organise a practical compliance review
A portfolio review that separates current obligations, unresolved tasks and future reforms in England.
Originally published 26/01/2026An EPC preparation checklist for landlords
Organise certificates, quotations and evidence before deciding on energy-efficiency work for a rental property.
Originally published 22/01/2026Rental energy standards: the government’s 2030 policy explained
The January 2026 response on higher private rental energy standards in England and Wales, distinguished from the existing minimum.
Originally published 22/01/2026Renting directly from a landlord: a practical checklist
How to keep enquiries, viewings and written agreements clear when dealing directly with a landlord.
Originally published 20/01/2026When promised work is not done: a tenant’s evidence checklist
How to organise a complaint about promised furnishings or work without assuming the outcome of a dispute.
Originally published 19/01/2026Avoiding housing enforcement problems: close the gaps early
A practical way to identify compliance gaps and respond properly when a council raises a concern.
Originally published 12/01/2026Housing civil penalty notices: evidence before automation
Why a notice-writing tool cannot replace the legal and evidential checks behind housing enforcement.
Originally published 07/01/2026How to Conduct a Property Viewing Online
A practical approach to clear, accurate online property viewings that respects existing residents.
Originally published 11/12/2025