To find out how much you can save on letting agent fees – complete the form fields below: But is managing your property yourself without using a letting agent a false economy? Many landlords have saved themselves thousands of pounds using Landlord Law – but would this be the right solution for YOU? Take our […]
Template – Trail Home – Which tenancy agreement guide
Tenancy Agreements: Everyone tells you that you have to use the correct form, but how do you find which is best for YOUR needs? Most tenancies are assured shorthold tenancies (ASTs), but this is not always the case. Even if a tenancy is an AST, there are different types, which again, should be reflected in the […]
Which Possession Proceedings?
Note that housing law in England has changed with the coming into force of the Renters Rights Act 2025. For information about the Act, see our Renters’ Rights Act Information Centre. No landlord wants to evict their tenants – they want tenants to stay and pay rent! However, unfortunately, sometimes it is necessary. If you […]
The tenancy trail
Note that, since the Renters Rights Act came into force in England, assured shorthold tenancies have been abolished, along with fixed terms. It is now an offence to try to create a fixed term for which landlords can be fined up to £7,000. For information about the Act, see our Renters Rights Act Information Centre. […]
Have you forgotten to protect the tenancy deposit?
The guide is currently being updated. Please come back later. Note that the legal system for renting property changed in Wales on 1 December 2022 with the coming into force of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016. However, the deposit rules in England and Wales remain very similar, so Welsh landlords can still use the […]
Section 21 Guide
Welcome to this Guide to Section 21 Note that the legal system for renting property changed in Wales on 1 December 2022 when the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 come into force. With effect from that date, this guide will only apply to properties in England. So far as England is concerned, section 21 (and […]
Which tenancy agreement guide
Note that, as explained in this guide, the Renters’ Rights Act, which came into force on 1 May 2026, has converted assured fixed-term and assured shorthold tenancies to assured periodic tenancies (APTs). For information about the Act, see our Renters’ Rights Act Information Centre. Tenancy Agreements: Everyone tells you that you have to use the correct […]
Dealing with Problem Letting Agents – A Guide for Landlords
Letting agents can be a boon to landlords, and a good agent can definitely be worth the money. However, it has to be said that not all agents are satisfactory, and many landlords come to Landlord Law because they are unhappy with their agent’s service and want to manage their properties themselves. The problem then […]
