Resources for London Landlords
Practical guidance from AIIC-accredited inventory clerks. Tenancy law, deposit protection, compliance, and the operational detail of managing rental property in London.
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How to Choose an Inventory Clerk in London
TL;DR How to choose an inventory clerk in London, and choose well, comes down to seven specific criteria: individual AIIC accreditation (not…
Right to Rent Checks: 2026 Landlord Guide
TL;DR Right to Rent checks landlord obligations were introduced under the Immigration Act 2014 and tightened by the 2024 penalty uplift. Landlords…
What Can a Landlord Deduct From a Deposit?
TL;DR What can a landlord deduct from a deposit comes down to seven legitimate categories: unpaid rent, damage beyond fair wear and…
TDS, DPS, mydeposits: Comparing Deposit Schemes
TL;DR A deposit protection schemes comparison comes down to three approved schemes, DPS, TDS, and mydeposits, each offering a custodial product (scheme…
Deposit Deduction Guide for Landlords
TL;DR Most deposit disputes are won or lost at the check-in inventory, long before anyone reaches the check-out report. Cleaning alone accounts…
Section 8 Possession Grounds: A Landlord’s Guide
TL;DR Section 8 possession grounds are the only route to regain possession from an assured periodic tenancy since Section 21 ended on…
Practical landlord guides
How to Choose an Inventory Clerk in London
TL;DR How to choose an inventory clerk in London, and choose well, comes down to seven specific criteria: individual AIIC accreditation (not…
Property Inventory Reports: London Landlord Guide
TL;DR Property inventory reports London landlords commission are the written and photographic record of a rental's condition at the start and end…
Inventory Clerk: What They Do, Cost, and How to Hire One
TL;DR An inventory clerk is an independent property professional who documents the precise condition of a rental at move-in and move-out. AIIC-accredited…
Regulatory compliance
EPC C Requirement: Timeline for Landlords
TL;DR The EPC C requirement landlords must meet falls on a single date: 1 October 2030. The previously planned 2028 split for…
Landlord Compliance London: Complete Guide to Certificates and Inspections
TL;DR Landlord compliance London requirements cover four mandatory areas: gas safety (annual), electrical safety (EICR every five years), energy performance (EPC every…
EICR Cost: What London Landlords Pay in 2026
TL;DR EICR cost in London ranges from around £150 to £350 for most domestic rental properties, set by property size, circuit count,…
UK tenancy law
Section 8 Possession Grounds: A Landlord’s Guide
TL;DR Section 8 possession grounds are the only route to regain possession from an assured periodic tenancy since Section 21 ended on…
Renters’ Rights Act Landlord Guide: Complete 2026 Reference
TL;DR This renters' rights act landlord guide covers the Act as it stands today, fifteen days after the main commencement date of…
Renters’ Rights Act 2025: A Landlord Compliance Checklist
TL;DR Preparing for renters rights bill compliance? Here's where you stand: it's now the Renters' Rights Act 2025, with Royal Assent on…
Deposit protection
What Can a Landlord Deduct From a Deposit?
TL;DR What can a landlord deduct from a deposit comes down to seven legitimate categories: unpaid rent, damage beyond fair wear and…
TDS, DPS, mydeposits: Comparing Deposit Schemes
TL;DR A deposit protection schemes comparison comes down to three approved schemes, DPS, TDS, and mydeposits, each offering a custodial product (scheme…
Deposit Deduction Guide for Landlords
TL;DR Most deposit disputes are won or lost at the check-in inventory, long before anyone reaches the check-out report. Cleaning alone accounts…
Day-to-day property management
Right to Rent Checks: 2026 Landlord Guide
TL;DR Right to Rent checks landlord obligations were introduced under the Immigration Act 2014 and tightened by the 2024 penalty uplift. Landlords…
Tenant Referencing London Guide: Easy 2026 Checklist
TL;DR A solid tenant referencing London guide covers four core checks: a credit search through one of the three major agencies (Experian,…
London Property Management for Landlords: Complete Guide
TL;DR London property management landlords face decisions across seven operational areas: tenant referencing, right to rent checks, HMO licensing, mid-term inspections, rent…
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