Helping private landlords in England navigate through the onslaught of their legal obligations!
I know, I know, compliance is a total snooze-fest, and easily the least enjoyable part of being a landlord. And I say that knowing it’s debatable altogether whether there even are any truly enjoyable aspects to the job at all, aside from the financial perks (which isn’t even guaranteed).
That said, this section of my blog is arguably the most important part of the entire website for private landlords in England & Wales (unfortunately, I’m phasing out legal content for landlords in Wales, as their regulations are increasingly diverging from those in England).
I’ve done my utmost to simplify the process for private landlords in England to meet their legal obligations, drawing from my personal experience and over a decade of navigating this industry (and definitely not from legal expertise – please refer to my disclaimer, which makes it abundantly clear how comically unqualified I am to provide legal advice).
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As a landlord blogger for several years (holy moly, can’t believe it’s been that long!), I’ve unfortunately heard more gut-wrenching horror stories from fellow landlords than I’d care to remember. In most cases, these situations could have been completely avoided or significantly less painful if only they had taken the time to research their legal rights and obligations.
Ultimately, my goal is to help landlords stay compliant and meet their legal requirements, thereby improving the overall standard of the private rental sector. Good tenants deserve safe and well-maintained living environments, and that’s really what compliance is all about.
Sadly, many new – and even experienced – landlords aren’t fully aware of their legal rights or obligations. This leaves them vulnerable to self-inflicted prosecution, such as failing to meet their legal requirements, or to exploitation by the numerous cowboys polluting this frighteningly spineless industry, be it rogue tenants or rogue agents.
Disclaimer: I'm just a landlord blogger; I'm 100% not qualified to give legal or financial advice. I'm a doofus. Any information I share is my unqualified opinion, and should never be construed as professional legal or financial advice. You should definitely get advice from a qualified professional for any legal or financial matters. For more information, please read my full disclaimer.