Legal & Compliance for UK Landlords in England

This is probably the most important section of the entire website for residential landlords in England & Wales (unfortunately I’m phasing out legal based content for landlords in Wales, because it’s starting to severely divert from the regulations in England).

Sadly, many new (and even experienced) landlords aren’t aware of their legal rights or obligations, which ultimately makes them prime pickings for either self-inflicted prosecution (e.g. for failing to meet their legal obligations) or the victim of exploitation, by one of many cowboys polluting this frighteningly spineless industry, whether that be rogue tenant or rouge agent.

Being a landlord blogger of several years (holy moly, can’t believe it’s been that long!), I’ve had the unfortunate opportunity of hearing more gut-wrenching horror stories by fellow landlords than I care to remember, which in the vast majority of cases could have either been completely avoided, or much less painful, if only they had taken the time to research their legal rights and obligations. What it really boils down to is ignorance, and dare I say, perhaps laziness in some cases.

In hope of combating at least the ignorance, I’ve covered a broad range of common legal issues, in which I’ve tried to explain in layman’s terms, that all landlords should be aware of, including detailed discussions on specific laws (e.g Landlords right of entry), new and amended landlord legislations, my own personal experiences (including my gripes) with the law, and most crucially, a comprehensive breakdown of a bunch of landlord legal requirements.

How To Notify Tenants Of A New Landlord (Section 3 Notice) 0

How To Notify Tenants Of A New Landlord (Section 3 Notice)

Is PAT Testing A Legal Requirement For Landlords? 5

Is PAT Testing A Legal Requirement For Landlords?

Can My Tenant Move Someone In? (Free Legal Advice) 0

Can My Tenant Move Someone In? (Free Legal Advice)

Section 48 Notice – Tenant’s Right To Know Landlord’s Address 0

Section 48 Notice – Tenant’s Right To Know Landlord’s Address

Do Landlords Need To Register With The ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office)? 10

Do Landlords Need To Register With The ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office)?

Are Landlords Responsible For Their Noisy Tenants? 1

Are Landlords Responsible For Their Noisy Tenants?

Landlord Electrical Safety Certificates & Regulations (England & Wales) 321

Landlord Electrical Safety Certificates & Regulations (England & Wales)

The Landlords Guide To The “Tenant Fees Act 2019” 80

The Landlords Guide To The “Tenant Fees Act 2019”

Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 – What Landlords Need To Know! 34

Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 – What Landlords Need To Know!

What You Need To Know Before Renting Out Your Residential Home 81

What You Need To Know Before Renting Out Your Residential Home

What Landlords Need To Do To Comply With GDPR 59

What Landlords Need To Do To Comply With GDPR

HMO Legal Requirements & Regulations (England Only) 12

HMO Legal Requirements & Regulations (England Only)

Landlord Guide On The Legionella Risk Assessment Legislation 32

Landlord Guide On The Legionella Risk Assessment Legislation

What Landlords Can’t Do (But Often Do Anyways) 18

What Landlords Can’t Do (But Often Do Anyways)

Landlord Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations & Acknowledgement Form 51

Landlord Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations & Acknowledgement Form

‘How To Rent’ Guide – Landlord Download 25

‘How To Rent’ Guide – Landlord Download

Landlord Law: Right To Rent Immigration Checks 33

Landlord Law: Right To Rent Immigration Checks

Landlord Selective Licensing Scheme- What, Where, When? 172

Landlord Selective Licensing Scheme- What, Where, When?

Do Landlords Need A New Gas Safety Certificate Between Tenants? 31

Do Landlords Need A New Gas Safety Certificate Between Tenants?

How Long is ‘2 Months In Rent Arrears’, Really? 10

How Long is ‘2 Months In Rent Arrears’, Really?

Landlords & Tenants Responsibility To Repair And Maintain Explained 63

Landlords & Tenants Responsibility To Repair And Maintain Explained

Routine Health And Safety Checks All Landlords Should Do 17

Routine Health And Safety Checks All Landlords Should Do

Landlords That Discriminate Against Tenants 12

Landlords That Discriminate Against Tenants

Landlord Gas Safety Certificates (CP12) & Checks 69

Landlord Gas Safety Certificates (CP12) & Checks

How To Make A Complaint Against Your Letting Agent 195

How To Make A Complaint Against Your Letting Agent

What Is ‘The Housing Act 1988’? Explained. 6

What Is ‘The Housing Act 1988’? Explained.

The Penalties For Breaking Landlord Laws 11

The Penalties For Breaking Landlord Laws

Tenant’s Right To Live In “Quiet Enjoyment” 81

Tenant’s Right To Live In “Quiet Enjoyment”

Landlord Changes Locks To keep Scumbag Tenants Out – But Is It Legal? 338

Landlord Changes Locks To keep Scumbag Tenants Out – But Is It Legal?

EPC Certificates For Landlords & Rental BTLs 114

EPC Certificates For Landlords & Rental BTLs

Landlord’s Right Of Entry Explained 588

Landlord’s Right Of Entry Explained

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