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

Key Takeaways Section 21 no-fault eviction was abolished on 1 May 2026, so landlords must now use Section 8 for all possession claims. Ground 8

Key Takeaways A House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) is a property rented to three or more people from two or more separate households who share