Tenancy Management Blog

What are dilapidations, and how do they affect your deposit? This complete guide covers dilapidations meaning, schedules, claims, and tenant disputes.

Know what counts as fair wear and tear, what crosses into tenant damage, and how to protect your deposit deductions. Guide for UK landlords.

What a rent statement is, when to issue one, what to include, and how to create a rent statement template for UK rental property records.

A roof survey identifies defects before they become costly repairs. Types of roof survey, when to commission one, typical costs, and what the report covers.

Fixed-term ASTs are abolished from May 2026. What this means for tenancies, rent reviews, possession rights and management.

Tenancy agreement templates in 2026: what must change under the Renters' Rights Act, mandatory Written Statement of Terms, and what every new APT must include.

Decorating a rental property: when to redecorate, what tenants can and cannot do, neutral colour choices, costs, and how redecoration is treated for tax.

Can a landlord or tenant change the locks? UK rules on changing locks in a rental property, who needs permission, and what happens without consent.

A comparison of the three government-approved deposit protection schemes - DPS, TDS and myDeposits, to help landlords choose the right one.

How landlords should handle rent arrears in 2026: early intervention, payment plans, Section 8 notices and new possession grounds under the RRA.

A complete guide to tenant referencing for UK landlords — what checks to run, how long it takes, what it costs, and when to use a guarantor.

Is renting out a house worth it in 2026? Rental yield, tax, Section 24, compliance costs, and how to calculate whether the numbers stack up.

Landlord property inspection checklist for UK landlords. What to inspect at check-in, mid-tenancy and check-out, notice requirements, how to document findings.

How to carry out a right to rent check in England in 2026, including manual checks, the online service, List A/B, penalties and records.

Protect your tenant's deposit within 30 days or face fines. How to register with DPS, TDS or myDeposits and serve prescribed information correctly.