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AgencyUpdated May 2026

Letting Agency Compliance Checklist 2026: Every Legal Obligation

The complete compliance checklist for UK letting agents — gas safety, EICR, EPC, deposit protection, Right to Rent, smoke alarms, HMO licences, and what changed under RRA 2025.

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PossessionUpdated May 2026

Section 8 Notice After 1 May 2026: Complete Guide to Form 3A

Ground-by-ground notice periods, the 3-month arrears threshold, and how to serve a valid notice under the new rules.

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DepositsUpdated May 2026

Deposit Protection: Complete Guide for UK Landlords

The 30-day deadline, Prescribed Information, custodial vs insured schemes, deposit caps, and penalties of up to 3x the deposit for non-compliance.

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ComplianceUpdated May 2026

Gas Safety Certificates: Complete Guide for Landlords

Annual renewal obligation, Gas Safe registered engineers, tenant service rules, the 2-month early renewal window that keeps your anniversary date, and criminal penalties for non-compliance.

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ComplianceUpdated May 2026

EICR: Electrical Installation Condition Report — Complete Guide for Landlords

Every private rented property in England needs a valid EICR every 5 years. C1/C2/C3/FI codes explained, the 28-day remedial deadline, and up to £30,000 penalty for non-compliance.

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ComplianceUpdated May 2026

Right to Rent Checks: Complete Guide for UK Landlords

Who to check, when to check, acceptable documents, follow-up obligations for time-limited permission, and civil penalties up to £20,000 per occupant.

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TenanciesUpdated May 2026

Tenant Notice Periods Under the Renters' Rights Act 2025

How much notice must a tenant give? Written notice rules, electronic notice, and what happens if they just leave.

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Tenant RightsUpdated May 2026

Pet Requests Under RRA 2025: The 28-Day Rule Explained

Landlords must respond to pet requests within 28 days. What counts as reasonable refusal, insurance conditions, and how to avoid automatic consent.

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AgencyUpdated May 2026

Rent Arrears Process for Letting Agents: Step-by-Step Guide 2026

From first missed payment to Section 8 notice — chaser schedules, legal thresholds, Ground 8 and 8A, payment arrangements, and the new 3-month arrears rule under RRA 2025.

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AgencyUpdated May 2026

Section 8 Notices for Letting Agents: Serving on Behalf of Landlords

Agent authority, Form 3A from May 2026, grounds selection, proof of service rules, and the pre-filing checklist before you file a possession claim.

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AgencyUpdated May 2026

How to Manage Multiple Landlord Clients

Compliance tracking, rent collection, maintenance coordination, and client reporting across a growing managed portfolio — what works and where spreadsheets break.

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AgencyUpdated May 2026

Landlord Client Reporting: Monthly Statements & Portfolio Reports

What landlord clients expect from their letting agent — monthly statements, compliance summaries, annual income and expenditure reports, and how to deliver them at scale.

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