Blog: Housing-policies

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...

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...

⚖️ 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...

Disrepair Claims: What Every Landlord Needs to Know (and How to Protect Yourself) When a tenant reports an issue and feels it hasn’t been resolved, they may start a formal legal process known as a Disrepair Claim. Whilst this is...

Pets in Rental Properties – Change Is Coming Allowing pets in rented properties has always been a sensitive subject for landlords. While many animals are well-behaved, the fear of property damage, nuisance, or legal...

Tenant Responsibilities in Rental Properties – Part 2: Contracts, Conduct & Consequences England & Wales In Part 1, we looked at the general (implied) responsibilities tenants have when it comes to repairs and basic maintenance....

The government’s Renters' Rights Bill is moving steadily through the House of Lords, and with strong cross-party support, it’s clear: the end of Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions is now a matter of when, not if. But until...

Awaab’s Law and the Private Rented Sector The tragic death of 2-year-old Awaab Ishak in December 2020 brought the devastating impact of untreated damp and mould into sharp focus. Awaab’s case, involving prolonged exposure to...

Understanding Legionella: What Landlords Need to Know As a landlord, one of your core responsibilities is ensuring the health and safety of your tenants. This includes managing the risk of Legionnaires’ disease—a potentially...