Key Takeaways If you served a valid Section 21 notice before 1st May 2026 and applied to court by 31st July 2026, your claim continues

Key Takeaways Cash for keys is a voluntary deal where a landlord pays a tenant to leave by an agreed date. It’s lawful as long

Key Takeaways Every landlord in England has to check that each adult occupier has the legal right to rent before the tenancy begins. This only

Key Takeaways Since May 2026, a Section 13 notice on Form 4A is the only lawful way to increase rent on an assured periodic tenancy

Key Takeaways Since 1 May 2026, no. Section 21 “no-fault” evictions have been abolished under the Renters’ Rights Act, so a landlord now has to

Key Takeaways Sometimes. Whether a possession order can be stopped depends mainly on the type of order and the ground it was based on. A

Key Takeaways Since Section 21 was abolished on 1 May 2026, every possession claim in England must rely on a Section 8 ground. Grounds are

Key Takeaways Selective licensing lets a council require a licence for privately rented homes in a designated area, not just HMOs, under Part 3 of

Key Takeaways Most deposit disputes arise at the end of a tenancy over deductions, usually for cleaning, damage beyond fair wear and tear, or unpaid

Key Takeaways The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 came into force on 1 May 2026 and applies to almost all private tenancies in England. Section 21