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Right to Rent checks for landlords: how to check (2026)
Landlords in England must check every adult occupier's right to rent, including British and Irish citizens. How to do the online share code check or a document check, when to use the Landlord Checking Service, when follow-ups are due, how long to keep records and penalties of up to £20,000.
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England landlord database registration: deadlines, fee and how to prepare
Every landlord with assured or regulated tenancies in England must register themselves and each property, at £65 a year per property. Registration opens region by region from 15 December 2026. Here are the deadlines and what to prepare.
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Unclaimed tenancy deposits: the £750m question for landlords
A protected deposit does not become the landlord's because the former tenant can't be found. Here is the statutory claim route for custodial schemes in England and Wales, what landlords can claim and why Scotland's five-year rule is not yet in force.
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Landlord expenses in the UK: what HMRC allows and how to track costs
What UK landlords can claim as expenses, how repairs differ from improvements, how finance cost relief works and how long to keep records, with a practical routine for tracking rental income and costs property by property.
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What Happens If You Rent Out an Unlicensed HMO?
Letting an HMO that needs a licence without one is a criminal offence in England, with an unlimited fine, a civil penalty of up to £40,000 and possible Rent Repayment Orders. Here is the law, a real Haringey case and a practical checklist.
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England’s social and affordable homes programme in 2026: what the announcement means for private landlords
The government's first £9.58 billion wave of the £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme supports 73,600 homes outside London. Here is what was announced, how Social Rent differs from other affordable housing, and why it does not change private tenancies.
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How to Evidence a Section 13 Rent Increase: A Landlord’s Checklist
A practical guide for landlords in England on organising comparable rents, property records and supporting documents for a proposed Section 13 increase.
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Renters' Rights Act and the Property Tribunal: what is changing for landlords in 2026
The tribunal expects more rent work after the Renters' Rights Act, rent increase challenges are moving to HMRC's Valuation Office, and tenants still apply to the First-tier Tribunal for now. Here is what that means for landlords in England.
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Bolton HMO landlord training: who must do it and the £1,211 fee
Bolton approved a borough-wide additional HMO licensing scheme on 17 August 2026: £1,211 per property for five years, mandatory training and bigger minimum bedrooms. Here is what it covers and how to prepare.
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Can You Sell a Rental Property With Tenants in Situ? Your Practical Options
You can sell a let property in England with the tenant in situ, or seek vacant possession using Ground 1A now that section 21 has ended. Here is how each route works, the notice rules, and the records to prepare.
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Local Housing Allowance freeze 2026: what landlords need to know
LHA rates are frozen at April 2024 levels until March 2027, and no rates for April 2027 have been announced ahead of the 28 October Budget. Here is the current position, the temporary accommodation figures and what it means for landlords.
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Are there rent controls in England? What landlords need to know in 2026
There are no rent controls in England, and the government says it has no plans to introduce them. Here is how rent increases work since 1 May 2026, where the debate stands, and the records to keep.
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