Landlord licensing guides
Everything a landlord needs to understand UK property licensing, written in plain English and kept current with the 2026 rules.
Landlord licensing explained
The complete guide to the three licence types and how to tell which your property needs.
Selective licensing
What selective licensing is, where it applies, fees, and how to check your address.
HMO licensing (mandatory & additional)
When an HMO needs a licence, the mandatory 5-person rule, and additional schemes for smaller HMOs.
The Renters' Rights Act 2025
What changed for landlords: £40,000 penalties, 24-month RROs, the PRS Database and the end of Section 21.
Penalties for unlicensed letting
Civil penalties, rent repayment orders, banning orders and prosecution, and how to avoid them.
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