Reasons to record your tenancy agreement in writing
7 reasons to record your tenancy agreement in writing - both practical and legal. More Info
Terms in a residential tenancy agreement: Part 1
Part one of an article covering the terms found in most residential tenancy agreements. More Info
Terms in a residential tenancy agreement: Part 2
Part two of an article covering the terms found in most residential tenancy agreements. More Info
A guide for prospective landlords as to what should be considered before letting a property, and the requirements by law. More Info
Minimise health and safety hazards in let property and reduce the likelihood of enforcement action if your property is inspected by the local authority. More Info
Landlord responsibilities for proper condition and maintenance of accommodation
An outline of landlord's responsibilities for maintaining the condition of a property. It covers both the condition of the property and the furnishings. More Info
Tenancy deposit protection schemes: a guide
A short guide to tenancy deposit protection schemes for an AST: whether you need to use one, how to register, and what happens if you don't. More Info
Landlord's short guide to ending a residential tenancy
This guide to what you need to do at the end of a tenancy will help ensure a smooth handover of your property. It also covers how deal with rent arrears and how to claim money from a deposit for damage. More Info
Fair wear and tear: assessing damage to your rented property
A short guide to what a residential landlord can retain from a deposit on account of damage beyond fair wear and tear. More Info
Essential terms in an assured shorthold tenancy agreement
This article discusses the four key terms in any assured shorthold tenancy agreement. More Info
Service occupancy or tenancy: the differences
Certain types of employment often provide accommodation as part of the employment. Such accommodation is sometimes referred to as tied accommodation or service occupancy. In law it is a residential licence. More Info
Practical advice for when to use a lease (tenancy agreement) and when to use a licence to occupy. More Info
Residential tenancy agreements: general guide
All about residential tenancy. Law and advice in summary. Every new landlord should start here. 3000 words of nitty gritty information and advice. More Info
How when and why to serve a section 21 notice under the Housing Act 1988. More Info
The 2006 regulations and how they affect the way residential tenancies and deposits are managed. More Info
Different types of tenancy: which agreement should you use?
Explanation of the types of tenancy and which agreement is best for you. More Info
Houses with multiple private tenants - standards and landlord obligations
A guide on licensing and management of houses in multiple occupation. More Info
Section 8 notices under the Housing Act 1988: a short guide
How when and why to serve a section 8 notice under the Housing Act 1988. More Info
Unfair terms in residential tenancy agreements
An article that explains what an unfair term is in a tenancy agreement and how to avoid creating unfair terms, and gives examples of terms that would be deemed unfair. More Info
Some useful, practical advice on planning and executing a home exchange including the agreement to use when doing so. More Info
