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Our Landlord Law category brings together clear, practical guidance for private landlords, letting agents and property professionals across England and Wales. Here you will find explainers on tenancy agreements and deposit protection, step by step articles on serving notices and regaining possession, and updates on licensing, HMOs, safety standards and consumer protection rules. We also cover key developments in the courts and Parliament, including the Renters’ Rights Bill, so you can understand what is changing and how to stay compliant. Most pieces are written or curated with leading landlord and tenant lawyers, and focus on what you need to do in real situations: preventing disputes, documenting decisions, and protecting your position if something goes wrong. Bookmark this page to keep up with law and practice that affects everyday letting decisions, from renewing a tenancy and increasing rent to dealing with arrears, disrepair and unfair practices. If you need structured, personalised planning beyond day to day compliance, our consultancy can help you build a safer, more resilient property business.

Takeover of letting agency and transfer of agreements?

Takeover of letting agency and transfer of agreements?

Hello, My letting agent got taken over, and then that company got taken over a few months later. Now the current one is saying that...

Author: Readers Question

0:02 AM, 2nd May 2025 | 1

Propertymark pushes for Landlord and Tenant Act reform

Propertymark pushes for Landlord and Tenant Act reform

Propertymark has voiced its support for updating the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, saying there’s a need to address contemporary...

Author: Property118.com News Team

0:02 AM, 11th February 2025 | 1

SRA to investigate landlord and tenant solicitors amid surge in complaints

SRA to investigate landlord and tenant solicitors amid surge in complaints

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is launching an investigation into landlord and tenant law solicitors following a sharp rise...

Author: Property118.com News Team

0:01 AM, 5th August 2024 | 2

Does the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 need modernising?

Does the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 need modernising?

Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (the ‘Act’) affects a large number of properties and was created to provide...

Author: Michelle Eyre

0:01 AM, 25th July 2024 | 7

Exclusive Legal Training Opportunity: Learn from Housing Barrister Justin Bates

Exclusive Legal Training Opportunity: Learn from Housing Barrister Justin Bates

As all landlords know, being a landlord involves a lot more than just sitting back and waiting for the rent to drop into your bank...

Author: Tessa Shepperson

11:44 AM, 23rd February 2024 | 0

Crash course for landlords and property professionals who must deal with 160 laws

Crash course for landlords and property professionals who must deal with 160 laws

Landlords and property professionals face a daunting array of laws and regulations that can lead to hefty fines, prosecutions, and...

Author: Property118.com News Team

10:18 AM, 4th October 2023 | 0

Two landlords are fined £255,000 for planning permission breaches

Two landlords are fined £255,000 for planning permission breaches

Two private landlords who breached planning laws and ignored council warnings have been handed hefty fines of more than £250,000.

Author: Property118.com News Team

0:02 AM, 1st September 2023 | 6

New ‘sex for rent’ law aimed at predatory landlords

New ‘sex for rent’ law aimed at predatory landlords

A consultation that could lead to a new law to crack down on landlords demanding ‘sex for rent’ has been unveiled. The...

Author: Property118.com News Team

0:04 AM, 24th April 2023 | 17

Unprotected deposit claim – 6 year rule?

Unprotected deposit claim – 6 year rule?

Hello, The 6 year rule? From the date of contract on an ex-tenant who is claiming compensation of £4-12k on 7.5 years on a tenancy...

Author: Readers Question

12:28 PM, 14th November 2022 | 15

To all landlords who rent to sharers

To all landlords who rent to sharers

As most Property118 readers will be aware, properties where there are three or more occupiers forming more than one ‘household’...

Author: Tessa Shepperson

11:23 AM, 23rd March 2022 | 0

Are you worried about mandatory energy efficiency upgrades?

Are you worried about mandatory energy efficiency upgrades?

If you are a landlord – are you aware that over the next few years you will need to ensure that your property has an energy efficiency...

Author: Tessa Shepperson

10:59 AM, 14th March 2022 | 37

The Landlord Law 20th Anniversary

The Landlord Law 20th Anniversary

There are few online services which go back longer than about 10 years or so – but Landlord Law is one of the exceptions!  It...

Author: Property118.com News Team

9:40 AM, 15th December 2021 | 0

The Possession Proceedings Training Day on 28th September 2021

The Possession Proceedings Training Day on 28th September 2021

Bringing court proceedings to evict a tenant is generally the very last thing a landlord wants to do. The aim of most landlords is...

Author: Tessa Shepperson

10:04 AM, 27th September 2021 | 0

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