Landlord guides

The rules London landlords need, in plain English

Checked against GOV.UK and kept up to date as the Renters’ Rights Act rolls out. No jargon, just what to do and when.

• Renters' Rights Act: the checklist for London landlords

  What changed on 1 May 2026, what's next, and what to check today.

  Updated 15 October 2026 · 6 min read

• PRS Database: when London landlords must register

  London's registration window, the fee, and what to have ready.

  Updated 15 October 2026 · 4 min read

• HMO licence in London: who needs one and how to apply

  Mandatory, additional and selective licensing, and what councils ask for.

  Updated 15 October 2026 · 6 min read

• Landlord safety certificates: gas, EICR, EPC and alarms

  What you need, how often, and when tenants need a copy.

  Updated 15 October 2026 · 5 min read

• Deposit protection rules for landlords: the 30-day deadline

  The 30-day rule, the deposit cap and the prescribed information.

  Updated 15 October 2026 · 4 min read