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The Renters' Rights Act came into force on 1 May 2026. Here's exactly what UK landlords must do before the 31 May deadline and the £7,000 fine you need to avoid.
SA105 is the HMRC property income page for Self Assessment. What to log, how Section 24 affects mortgage interest, records that survive an enquiry, and a practical checklist for 2025–26.
After the Renters' Rights Act, rent rises use Section 13 and Form 4A. Notice periods, service rules, once-per-year limits, and the evidence you need if a tenant disputes the increase.
Mandatory before move-in: acceptable documents, follow-up checks for time-limited permission, civil penalties, and the records councils expect in 2026.
MEES requires EPC E or better for most lets today. Plan for EPC C proposals, register exemptions properly, and sync EPC data with gas, EICR and licensing records.
Map gas, EICR, EPC, tax, and Renters' Rights Act dates into one calendar view so renewals and statutory windows do not depend on memory.
How to run mid-term and check-in/out inspections, photograph hazards properly, and keep dated records councils and courts expect in 2026.
Landlord insurance ranges from £150 to £500+ per property. Here's what cover matters, common exclusions, and how gas safety, EICR and EPC records affect claims in 2026.
Awaab's Law is extending to the private rented sector. Learn expected hazard response rules, why damp and mould documentation matters, and how to build a defensible repair trail.
Mandatory HMO licensing, additional and selective schemes, fit-and-proper tests and penalties up to £30,000 — a practical guide to staying licensed in England.