Know your obligations before they cost you
Legal obligations, HMO licensing, eviction procedure, and insurance — written like a knowledgeable friend explaining it, not a product brochure.
Core compliance checklist
- Gas safety certificate current
- Deposit protected in a scheme
- EPC meets minimum standard
- Right to rent check on file
See our legal obligations guide for the full list.
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View all guides →Landlord Legal Obligations: A UK Guide
Being a landlord comes with real legal duties, not just a mortgage and a tenant. Here are the core obligations that actually matter.
Read guideEPC Requirements for Landlords in the UK
An EPC is not just a formality — landlords need a valid one, and the property needs to meet a minimum energy efficiency standard to be legally let.
Read guideHMO Licensing: A UK Guide for Landlords
Not every shared house is an HMO requiring a licence — but many are. Here is how to tell, and what licensing actually involves.
Read guideHow to Evict a Tenant Legally in the UK
Evicting a tenant legally means following a specific notice process — get the paperwork wrong and a court can throw the whole thing out.
Read guideLandlord Insurance Explained
Standard home insurance is not designed for rental properties. Here is what landlord insurance actually covers, and what is optional.
Read guideSection 21: What Is Changing for Landlords?
Section 21 has been under active government reform for years. Here is what that actually means, without guessing at rules that may already have changed.
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