Landlord law, explained
Plain English guides for landlords in England, newest first. For rents, house prices and mortgage rates, see the latest Landlord Market Report.
Not legal or financial advice. These guides are our own interpretation of the rules as they stand, and the law can change. Consult your own legal or financial adviser before making any decisions.
Rent repayment orders: what landlords in England could have to pay back
Up to two years of rent since 1 May 2026. What triggers an order and who can be liable.
Is a holiday let outside the Renters' Rights Act? What landlords in England can and can't do
Guests aren't tenants, but you can't evict a tenant to switch. What GOV.UK says, and the rules holiday lets face instead.
Section 21 is gone: what landlords in England can do now
No-fault evictions have ended. How you get your home back now, and how long it takes.
The Renters' Rights Act explained in 10 minutes
Every change for private landlords in England, in plain English, with the dates that matter.
The new short-let register for England: what it means for your home
What the national register for short-term lets is, when it starts, and what to get ready now.
The Renters' Rights Act letting ban explained
Use the selling or moving-in ground and you can't re-let, even as a holiday let, for a restricted period.
The Renters' Rights Act information sheet: what landlords need to know
Who had to give tenants the government information sheet, by when, and what to do if you missed it.
Assured periodic tenancies explained: the new standard tenancy
Most private tenancies are now rolling assured periodic tenancies. What that means, and what isn't one.