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Right to Rent Checks: October 2026 Changes and Evidence
England Right to Rent guidance for the October 2026 change, with provider registration checks, route-specific passport rules and a copyable evidence record.
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Section 13 Rent Increase Rules After the Renters' Rights Act
The Renters' Rights Act is now live, making Section 13 the main route for private rent increases in England. Landlords need Form 4A, at least two months' notice and market-rent evidence.
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Private Rented Sector Database: England’s Landlord Register, Fees and Deadlines
England’s landlord register opens on 15 December 2026. Regional deadlines, the £65 annual fee per property, required records, renewals, penalties and practical steps for landlords.
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EPC Rules for Rental Properties in England and Wales
Current rental EPC rules still require most domestic private rented properties in England and Wales to meet at least EPC E unless exempt, with the policy direction moving towards EPC C by 2030.
Read guideLandlord Ombudsman Scheme 2026: What Private Landlords Should Prepare
A practical guide for private landlords in England preparing for the mandatory PRS Landlord Ombudsman under the Renters' Rights Act 2025 implementation roadmap.
Read guideRent in Advance Rules for Private Landlords
The Renters' Rights Act is now live in England. Private landlords and letting agents can no longer take rent before the tenancy is signed, and upfront rent is restricted before the tenancy starts.
Read guideRent Repayment Orders: Current Compliance Risks for Landlords
A current England-only guide to Rent Repayment Orders, the two-year maximum and application window for offences from 1 May 2026, eligible offences, evidence and landlord compliance checks.
Read guideRental Bidding Ban: Rules for Landlords and Letting Agents
A practical guide to the Renters' Rights Act rental bidding rules in England, including asking rent, applicant handling, agent workflows and evidence records.
Read guideRenters’ Rights Act 2025: Guide for Landlords and Tenants in England
A plain-English guide to the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 in England, covering section 21 abolition, assured periodic tenancies, rent increases, pets, deposits, enforcement and the next implementation phases.
Read guideRenters' Rights Act Information Sheet 2026: What Landlords Must Do
A current England-only guide to who had to receive the official Renters' Rights Act Information Sheet, the 31 May 2026 deadline, valid delivery methods and the separate rules for new tenancies.
Read guideSection 21 Abolished: What Landlords and Tenants in England Need to Know
Section 21 no-fault evictions are no longer available for England's private rented sector. Landlords now need a valid section 8 ground, the right form, the right notice period and evidence.
Read guideTenancy Deposit Protection Rules for Landlords in England
Check the current tenancy deposit protection rules for assured periodic tenancies in England, including the 30-day duties, deposit caps, approved schemes, disputes and possession consequences.
Read guideSection 8 Notice in England: Post-May 2026 Landlord Guide
Since 1 May 2026, private landlords in England must normally use the reformed Section 8 process, Form 3A and evidence for a valid possession ground.
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