Landlord Tenant Legislation
ThePropertyLandlord|Landlord Tenant Legislation|Understand the laws protecting both landlords and tenants, from deposits to eviction procedures. These clear guides help you operate legally and fairly.
Common Problems and Pitfalls of Renting a Property
Avoid costly mistakes when renting out your property by understanding tenant screening, legal requirements, and common landlord pitfalls.
Different Types of Tenancy
Understand the main types of tenancy agreements and how they affect your rights as a landlord or tenant.
Disability Discrimination Act and Property Lettings
Landlords must make reasonable adjustments for disabled tenants under disability discrimination law, though altering structural features isn't required.
Equal Opportunities and Property Lettings
Landlords can't refuse tenants or change rental terms based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age under UK law.
Health and Safety Legislation
Landlords must meet specific health and safety requirements for rental properties, including heating, plumbing, electrical systems and gas safety regulations.
How Councils Are Helping Landlords
Some councils now offer accreditation schemes, grants and loans to help landlords improve properties and find quality tenants.
How the Recession is Affecting the Rentals Market
Recession pushes five million homeowners to become landlords as property values fall and selling becomes risky.
How to Be a 'Green' Landlord
Making your rental property more energy-efficient attracts tenants and saves them money while meeting legal requirements.
Landlords from Hell
Dodgy landlords upset their tenants by raising rent unfairly and refusing to return deposits, but following the rules keeps everyone happy.
Landlords Trade Associations
Trade associations for landlords offer guidance on the 50+ laws affecting rentals and help you avoid costly mistakes.
Making the Inventory Watertight
A detailed property inventory protects both landlords and tenants by documenting the condition of fixtures and furnishings before move-in.
Mediation Services for Landlords
Mediation offers landlords and tenants a faster, cheaper way to resolve disputes without going to court.
New Laws When Converting Your Property for Student Lets
If you're converting a property for student lets, check what new HMO rules and planning permissions now apply to your rental.
Squatters: The Protection from Eviction Act
Squatters can't be removed from your property without a court order, even though squatting is a criminal offence.
The Eviction Process
Landlords can evict tenants through accelerated possession orders or rent arrears hearings, but must serve proper notice first.
The Governments Plans to License Private Landlords
The government plans to create a national register requiring all private landlords in England to be licenced and meet standards for tenant protection.
The Landlord and Tenant Acts
Understand your legal obligations as a residential landlord under the 1985 and 1987 Acts, including repairs and maintenance duties.
The Race Relations Act and Property Lettings
Landlords must follow the Race Relations Act when letting property and can't discriminate against tenants based on race, colour, nationality or ethnic origin.
What's a Live-in House Guardian?
A live-in house guardian pays minimal rent to occupy an empty property while the owner avoids security costs and formal rental agreements.
Will Changes to the Local Housing Allowance Affect Landlords?
New rules for Local Housing Allowance will cut housing benefit payments and could affect your rental income if you let to benefit claimants.