Landlord Compliance Blog

Every London certificate company claims the best price, but none put their number next to a rival's. So we compared 15 providers' real published prices side by side — including where we're not the cheapest.

There's no such thing as a legally required 'legionella certificate' for landlords. Here's what UK law actually asks for - and why most landlords can assess the risk themselves.

The rules changed on 1 May 2026 — the HMO civil penalty is now up to £40,000 and rent repayment orders reach 24 months, with superior landlords and company directors personally in scope for the first time.

Before you hand over the keys to your first tenants, you need several legal certificates and checks in place. Miss one and you face fines, a criminal record, or an inability to end the tenancy. Here is the complete list.

Legionella risk assessments are a legal requirement for landlords under health and safety law. Here is what you need to know, what the assessment involves, and which properties are at highest risk.

The Renters Rights Act 2025 is the biggest change to landlord law in a generation. Section 21 is gone, possession grounds have changed, and compliance gaps can block your ability to recover your property.

Section 21 has been abolished by the Renters Rights Act 2025. But the compliance obligations that underpinned Section 21 law have not gone away — and non-compliance still carries serious consequences.

UK landlords need multiple certificates to let legally in 2026. This guide covers every certificate required — EICR, Gas Safety, EPC, Fire Risk Assessment and PAT testing — with costs, timescales and penalties for non-compliance.