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14/10/2026

Being compliant is one thing. Being able to prove it is another.

Under the new tenancy system, landlords and letting agents relying on a possession ground may need to provide evidence to the court to show that the ground applies.

That makes accurate records more important than ever. Deposit protection, safety certificates, tenancy documentation, communication logs and arrears records all need to be properly maintained and easy to evidence when required.

And there is more change still to come, with the new Private Rented Sector Database due to begin rolling out from late 2026.

As Dawn explains in this reel, compliance can no longer just be something you do. You need to be able to demonstrate it.

Watch the reel to understand why good record keeping should now be a fundamental part of every landlord and letting agent’s compliance process.

Landlords and agents must not encourage or accept offers above the advertised rent.If a property is marketed at £1,000 p...
12/10/2026

Landlords and agents must not encourage or accept offers above the advertised rent.

If a property is marketed at £1,000 per month, applicants cannot be invited to compete by offering £1,025, £1,050 or more.

This makes the original pricing decision more important than ever.

An asking rent set too low cannot be corrected by accepting a higher offer from an eager applicant. A price set too high may reduce enquiries and increase the time the property remains empty.

Landlords should use recent local evidence, comparable properties and realistic demand data before advertising. The objective should be to establish a defensible market rent from the outset, rather than testing how much individual applicants are prepared to pay.

07/10/2026

How long could your landlord comfortably go without receiving rent?

Since 1 May 2026, Section 21 is no longer available and landlords seeking possession generally need to rely on the relevant Section 8 grounds. If a tenant remains in the property after the notice expires, court proceedings may then be required.

That makes the potential financial impact of rent arrears something landlords and letting agents need to think about carefully.

As Dawn explains in this reel, rent guarantee cover could provide an important layer of protection for landlords who would struggle to absorb several months without rental income.

The key is understanding the risk before the arrears happen, rather than once the possession process has already started.

Watch the reel to hear Dawn explain why rent guarantee is worth considering in the new rental landscape.

A landlord intending to sell may be able to recover possession using the relevant legal ground.However, that ground shou...
05/10/2026

A landlord intending to sell may be able to recover possession using the relevant legal ground.

However, that ground should only be used when there is a genuine intention to sell.

Landlords may be expected to provide supporting evidence and could face restrictions on reletting the property after possession has been recovered.

This means the selling ground should not be used simply to remove a tenant and decide what to do with the property later.

Before taking action, consider the likely sale price, mortgage position, condition of the property, time required to complete the sale and the financial impact if the property remains empty.

Your evidence and your actions should consistently support the reason given for possession.

30/09/2026

Regaining possession now requires more forward planning.

Since Section 21 was abolished, landlords who want to regain a property to move themselves or a close family member in, or because they intend to sell, need to use the relevant possession grounds.

Ground 1 covers occupation by the landlord or a close family member, while Ground 1A covers selling the property. Both require four months’ notice, and the notice cannot expire within the first 12 months of a new tenancy.

As Dawn explains in this reel, that means landlords and letting agents need to think much further ahead when making decisions about their properties.

Watch the reel to understand how the new notice periods and 12-month protected period work in practice.

Possession for rent arrears is not an immediate process.Before court proceedings can begin, the arrears must reach the r...
28/09/2026

Possession for rent arrears is not an immediate process.

Before court proceedings can begin, the arrears must reach the required threshold and the correct notice must be served. Court delays can then extend the period before possession is recovered.

During that time, the landlord may still need to cover the mortgage, insurance, repairs and other property costs without receiving the expected rental income.

Landlords should therefore review how long they could realistically sustain a tenancy without rent.

Consider the strength of your referencing, your financial reserves and whether suitable rent protection is in place. The purpose is not to expect every tenancy to fail. It is to make sure one difficult tenancy does not place the entire investment under pressure.

23/09/2026

Antisocial behaviour can be one of the most difficult situations for a landlord or letting agent to manage.

The important distinction is between discretionary and mandatory grounds for possession.

Ground 14, which can be used for nuisance and antisocial behaviour, remains discretionary. But where the circumstances meet the much more serious threshold required under Ground 7A, possession is mandatory if the ground is proven.

As Dawn explains in this reel, understanding which ground applies can make a significant difference when dealing with serious tenant behaviour.

Watch the reel to understand what these possession grounds could mean in practice.

The abolition of Section 21 does not mean landlords have lost every route to recovering possession of their property.Pos...
21/09/2026

The abolition of Section 21 does not mean landlords have lost every route to recovering possession of their property.

Possession may still be available through the relevant Section 8 grounds, including circumstances where the landlord intends to sell, move into the property or address serious rent arrears or antisocial behaviour.

The difference is that landlords now need a valid legal ground and suitable evidence to support their case.

Notice periods and restrictions may also vary depending on the reason possession is being sought.

The key lesson is not to panic, but not to improvise either. Before serving any notice, confirm the correct ground, evidence, notice period and supporting compliance requirements.

16/09/2026

Section 21 has gone. But that does not mean landlords have lost the ability to regain possession of their property.

Since 1 May 2026, landlords can no longer use the Section 21 ‘no fault’ route. Instead, possession must be based on a valid legal ground.

That can include circumstances where the landlord needs to sell the property, wants to move themselves or an eligible family member in, or where there are issues such as rent arrears.

As Dawn explains in this reel, the system has changed, but there are still clear routes available when a landlord has a legitimate reason to regain possession.

Watch the reel for a straightforward explanation of what the end of Section 21 actually means for landlords and letting agents.

Knowing that you completed a legal requirement may not be enough if you cannot produce evidence of it later.Landlords sh...
14/09/2026

Knowing that you completed a legal requirement may not be enough if you cannot produce evidence of it later.

Landlords should be able to demonstrate when documents were provided, when inspections were completed, how maintenance was handled and what communication took place with the tenant.

For example, sending a certificate is only part of the process. You should also retain evidence showing which tenant received it, how it was delivered and when it was provided.

Build every compliance process around two questions:

Was the task completed correctly?

Can we prove it?

That second question is becoming increasingly important across the private rented sector.

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