Disrepair Claims: What Every Landlord Needs to Know (and How to Protect Yourself)
By Lee Wiley
on 4th Aug 2025 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...
Pets in Rental Properties – Change Is Coming
By Lee Wiley
on 4th Aug 2025 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...
Tenant Responsibilities in Rental Properties – Part 2: Contracts, Conduct & Consequences
By Lee Wiley
on 4th Aug 2025 Tenant Responsibilities in Rental Properties – Part 2: Contracts, Conduct & Consequences
England & Wales
In Part 1, we looked at the general...
The Most Overlooked Reason Section 21 Notices Fail (And How to Avoid It)
By Lee Wiley
on 4th Aug 2025 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.
Garden Fences - Who's Responsible?
By Lee Wiley
on 10th Jul 2025 🏡 Who’s Responsible for the Fence?
Boundary fences might seem straightforward—but when it comes to responsibility, ownership, or planning rules, things can get complicated. Here’s a...
Why More Landlords Are Returning to Full Management – And Why That’s a Smart Move
By Lee Wiley
on 13th May 2025 Why More Landlords Are Returning to Full Management – And Why That’s a Smart Move
In recent years, many landlords have scaled back on letting agent services in an effort to cut costs. But...
Understanding Rent Increases: What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know
By Lee Wiley
on 6th May 2025 Understanding Rent Increases: What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know
Whether you're a tenant or a landlord, it's important to understand when and how rent can be increased legally and fairly....
The Law Is Changing Around Mould In Rental Properties (Awaab's Law) Heres What You Need To Know.
By Lee Wiley
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...
Understanding Legionella: What Landlords Need To Know
By Lee Wiley
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...
Possession and Eviction: What To Do, What Not To Do and Changes With New Regulations
By Lee Wiley
Possession and Eviction: What To Do, What Not To Do and Changes With New Regulations
Managing tenant evictions and regaining possession of a rental property can be one of the most challenging...
EPC's Are Changing - What Landlords Need to Know
By Lee Wiley
EPCs Are Changing – What Landlords Need to Know
The UK government remains committed to achieving Net Zero by 2050, and as part of this effort, major changes are being proposed to Energy...
What Are The Current Lettings Legislation and Regulations?
By Lee Wiley
Lettings Legislation and Regulations - Safety Certificates