Landlord Articles & Guides
Practical guidance for private landlords in England on the Renters' Rights Act 2025, tenancy agreements, deposit protection, and possession grounds.
Assured Periodic Tenancy Agreement Template: What Must Be Included
From 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 fundamentally changes how residential tenancies are structured in England. This guide sets out what a compliant assured periodic tenancy agreement template needs to include, what it must not include, and which statutory documents need to sit alongside it.
Section 21 Abolished: What Landlords Need to Do Now
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025. The government has confirmed that the core tenancy reforms, including the abolition of Section 21, will take effect on 1 May 2026.
Tenancy Deposit Protection: A Landlord’s Guide Under the New Rules
Tenancy deposit protection in England is governed by the Housing Act 2004, the Localism Act 2011, the Deregulation Act 2015, the Tenant Fees Act 2019 and, from 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act 2025.
New Possession Grounds After the Renters’ Rights Act 2025
From 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 abolishes Section 21 and reforms Section 8 so that all possession must be brought on a specific ground. There are 37 grounds in the revised Schedule 2.
Furnished vs Unfurnished Letting: Clause Differences Explained
“Furnished” and “unfurnished” are terms used throughout the private rented sector, but there is no statutory definition of either. Despite the absence of a formal definition, the distinction has real legal and practical consequences.
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