The UK landlord's operating manual

Compliance, tenant management, and operational guides for UK landlords.

Articles

Deposit protection schemes: TDS, DPS, and MyDeposits compared

· 4 min read

A comparison of the three government-approved tenancy deposit protection schemes in England and Wales. Custodial vs insured, fees, dispute resolution, and...

HMO licensing: the complete UK guide

· 7 min read

Mandatory, additional, and selective HMO licensing in England explained. Thresholds, fees, room sizes, fire safety, fit and proper test, and penalties for...

How to evict a tenant in England after the Renters' Rights Act

· 5 min read

Step-by-step eviction process under the post-RRA regime. Section 8 grounds, notice periods, court procedures, and timelines for landlords in England from May...

Landlord insurance: what you need and what you can skip

· 4 min read

A breakdown of landlord insurance cover types in the UK: buildings, contents, liability, rent guarantee, legal expenses, and unoccupied property. What is...

Section 21 abolished: what landlords must do now

· 5 min read

Section 21 no-fault evictions ended on 1 May 2026. This guide covers what replaced it, transitional rules for existing notices, and how landlords recover...

Selective licensing: is your area affected?

· 4 min read

How selective licensing works, which councils operate schemes, what it costs, and what happens if you rent without one. A practical guide for private landlords...