Knowledge
Official guidance and good practice for renting in England, for landlords and tenants alike. These are all external, independent sources (mostly GOV.UK, plus Shelter and Citizens Advice), not legal advice from us.
For landlords
Getting it right as a landlord
- Renting out your property
The official starting point: tenancy types, deposits, repairs, and disputes.
- Landlord responsibilities
Safety equipment, deposit protection, fire safety, and health & safety standards.
- Right to Rent checks
Who you must check before letting, and which documents count.
- Tenancy deposit protection
The rules for holding a deposit under an assured shorthold tenancy.
- Energy Performance Certificates
When an EPC is required, how to get one, and how long it's valid.
- Evicting tenants in England
The lawful process for ending a tenancy. This changed with the Renters' Rights Act.
Tax
- Paying tax and National Insurance as a landlord
How rental income is taxed and what counts as an allowable expense.
- Non-Resident Landlord Scheme
Why UK withholding tax applies to landlords living abroad, and how NRL1 approval works.
- Capital Gains Tax for non-UK residents
The 60-day reporting deadline after selling UK residential property.
- Self Assessment tax returns
Who needs to file one, and the deadlines that apply.
Further support
- National Residential Landlords Association
The UK's largest landlord membership body: guidance, templates, and policy updates.
For tenants
Your rights as a tenant
- Private renting
Tenancy types, rent, repairs, and what your landlord must provide.
- Tenancy deposit protection
Your deposit must be protected in a government-approved scheme: how to check it is.
- Evicting tenants in England
The notice and process a landlord must lawfully follow to end your tenancy.
Getting help
- Shelter housing advice
Free, independent advice from England's leading housing charity.
- Citizens Advice: housing
Practical guidance on renting, deposits, repairs, and dealing with disputes.