Tenancy Management guides for UK landlords
Day-to-day management of tenants, tenancies and communication.
Ending a tenancy by agreement
Most tenancies end because someone wants to move, not because of a dispute. A clean, documented ending prevents arguments about arrears, deposits and belongings months later.
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Handling tenant complaints before they escalate
With a mandatory ombudsman scheme and easier routes to council enforcement, how you handle a complaint now matters as much as whether the underlying issue was your fault.
4 min read
Running a student let through the academic year
Student lets follow a predictable calendar. Aligning licensing, certificates, inspections and marketing to that calendar removes most of the stress and voids from the year.
4 min read
Tenant referencing that actually reduces risk
Referencing is about verifying identity, affordability and rental history consistently, and doing it the same way for every applicant so your process is defensible under equality law.
4 min read
Writing a workable pets policy
Tenants have a strengthened right to request a pet and landlords must not refuse unreasonably. A clear, written policy makes decisions consistent and defensible.
4 min read
Using a guarantor for a tenancy
A guarantor agreement is only worth what its drafting and execution allow you to enforce.
6 min read
How to increase rent legally
Under the Renters' Rights Act 2025 the statutory notice becomes the only route to raise rent.
7 min read
How rent reviews work in a periodic tenancy
Once a tenancy runs on a periodic basis, rent increases must follow either the tenancy agreement's rent review clause or the statutory Section 13 procedure.
5 min read
Dealing with rent arrears: early intervention that works
Most arrears cases are resolved without court action when landlords engage early, communicate clearly and keep a dated record of every contact.
6 min read
Subletting and lodgers: what tenants can and cannot do
Landlords must understand the rules surrounding subletting and lodgers, as tenancy agreements often restrict these activities. Navigating tenant requests requires careful consideration of legal obligations and potential
6 min read
Tenant communication records that protect landlords
Disputes over repairs, notices or deposit deductions are usually decided on the paper trail, not on memory of what was said.
4 min read
Student tenancies and guarantor agreements explained
Student tenancies often rely on parental guarantors because student tenants may lack a credit history or sufficient income.
5 min read