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 were introduced under the Immigration Act 2014 and tightened by the 2024 penalty uplift. Landlords letting residential…
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…
Deposit Protection Schemes Comparison: TDS, DPS & mydeposits
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 London: A Landlord Guide
TL;DR Property inventory London landlords commission is the written and photographic record of a rental's condition at the start and end of…
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 Requirements for Landlords: The 2030 Timeline
TL;DR EPC requirements for landlords now centre on a single date: 1 October 2030. The previously planned 2028 split for new tenancies…
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 Checklist for Landlords
TL;DR Renters' Rights Act checklist for landlords: the Act received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025 and Phase 1 commenced on 1…
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…
Deposit Protection Schemes Comparison: TDS, DPS & mydeposits
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 were introduced under the Immigration Act 2014 and tightened by the 2024 penalty uplift. Landlords letting residential…
Tenant Referencing: A London Landlord Checklist
TL;DR Tenant referencing covers four core checks: a credit search through one of the three major agencies (Experian, Equifax, TransUnion), income verification…
London Property Management for Landlords: Complete Guide
TL;DR London property management covers seven operational areas for any London letting: tenant referencing, right to rent checks, HMO licensing, mid-term inspections,…
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