The Iles & Jenkin Blog

Landlords: Your Deadline Is Set - Here’s What the Renters’ Rights Act Means for You The long-awaited rental reform has finally secured its timetable. The government has confirmed that the first wave of changes under the...

Landlord Licensing: What You Need to Know in Bristol & Weston-Super-Mare If you let property in Bristol or the wider North Somerset region (including Weston-Super-Mare), it’s vital to understand when a licence is required and...

Tenant Damage Beyond the Deposit: A Landlord’s Action Plan As a landlord, one of your responsibilities is to manage the risk of damage caused by tenants. While a tenancy deposit is designed to cover the cost of minor damage or...

The Renters Rights Bill is now the Renters Rights Act – it has been given Royal Assent and is now an Act. This is the most significant shake-up of the rental market in almost 40 years, and it is imperative that the new systems...

We’re Not Just Checking Boxes: Why Property Visits Are About People, Not Paperwork When most landlords think about mid-tenancy property visits, the first words that come to mind are usually compliance, checklists, and risk...

The Hidden Risks of Scented Candles in Rental Properties Scented candles are a popular way to create a cosy, inviting atmosphere. They can make a house feel more like a home and mask everyday smells — but in rental properties,...

Which Type of Landlord Are You? When it comes to being a landlord, there’s no single “right” way to manage your property. Every landlord has their own approach, shaped by budget, experience and priorities. But over the...

Property Visits: Why They’re Essential for Landlords As the rental market becomes increasingly regulated, landlords are under more pressure than ever to stay compliant. Gone are the days when you could take a “wait and see”...

🏡 Renters’ Rights Bill: The Key Decisions Landlords Need to Watch The Renters’ Rights Bill is now in its final stages. From 8 September 2025, it enters what’s known as the “ping-pong stage” — where the Bill bounces...

⚖️ New Rules for Landlords Who Want to Move In Themselves The Renters’ Rights Bill is set to bring sweeping changes to the private rented sector - and one of the key areas affected is when a landlord wants to move back into...