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
Key Takeaways The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 came into force on 1 May 2026, abolishing Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions in England and fundamentally changing landlord
Key Takeaways Landlords aren’t automatically liable for a tenant’s anti-social behaviour, but they should take reasonable steps to address it. Anti-social behaviour (ASB) is defined
Key Takeaways Section 21 notices will be abolished in England on 1 May 2026. No new notices can be served after 30 April 2026. Any
Key Takeaways From 1 May 2026, Section 21 no-fault evictions are abolished. All possession claims must use Section 8 and cite a specific legal ground.