Landlord Licensing: What You Need to Know in Bristol & Weston-Super-Mare
5 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
on 6th Nov 2025 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...
The Renters Rights Bill Becomes Law!
2 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
on 27th Oct 2025 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
4 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
on 17th Oct 2025 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?
3 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
on 11th Sep 2025 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
4 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
on 11th Sep 2025 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”...
New Rules for Landlords Who Want to Move In Themselves
4 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
on 11th Aug 2025 ⚖️ 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...
🏡 Landlords — What’s your plan if your tenant stops paying rent?
1 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
on 11th Aug 2025 🏡 Landlords — What’s your plan if your tenant stops paying rent? Even the best tenants can face unexpected changes — and suddenly, a smooth tenancy can turn into months of unpaid rent, legal battles, and expensive...
Disrepair Claims: What Every Landlord Needs to Know (and How to Protect Yourself)
4 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
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...
Tenant Responsibilities in Rental Properties – Part 2: Contracts, Conduct & Consequences
4 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
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 Most Overlooked Reason Section 21 Notices Fail (And How to Avoid It)
3 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
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...