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Popular OpenRent articles across key landlord topics.

How to Calculate Pro Rata Rent
TAX & FINANCE 18 MAY 2026

How to Calculate Pro Rata Rent

Calculating rent pro rata means adjusting the rent to reflect the exact number of days a tenant occupies a property. […]
What is Rent Arrears? Tips to Protect Your Rental Income as a Landlord
FINDING TENANTS 13 MAY 2026

What is Rent Arrears? Tips to Protect Your Rental Income as a Landlord

No landlord wants to deal with rent arrears, but the reality is they can happen even with the most reliable […]
Renting to Students: Guarantors, Rent in Advance, Ground 4A
FINDING TENANTS 11 MAY 2026

Renting to Students: Guarantors, Rent in Advance, Ground 4A

Renting to students can be a great option if you’re after strong demand and solid yields, especially in cities like […]
All You Need to Know About Gas Safety Checks and Certificates
LAW & REGULATION 7 MAY 2026

All You Need to Know About Gas Safety Checks and Certificates

Getting an annual gas safety certificate and servicing your appliances might not be the most glamorous part of being a […]
How to Vet Tenants with Pre-Viewing Questions
FINDING TENANTS 5 MAY 2026

How to Vet Tenants with Pre-Viewing Questions

Finding reliable and responsible tenants is one of the most important steps in the process of renting out your property. […]
Free Assured Periodic Tenancy Agreement (APT Rental Contract)
TENANCY SETUP 1 MAY 2026

Free Assured Periodic Tenancy Agreement (APT Rental Contract)

The Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) has served as the cornerstone of the private rented sector since the Housing Act 1988. […]
Section 13 Notices Explained: Increasing Rent on a Periodic Tenancy
LAW & REGULATION 1 MAY 2026

Section 13 Notices Explained: Increasing Rent on a Periodic Tenancy

In England, all residential tenancies operate as rolling periodic agreements, and you must use the statutory Section 13 process if […]
Periodic Tenancies Explained: How Renting Works from May 2026
LAW & REGULATION 1 MAY 2026

Periodic Tenancies Explained: How Renting Works from May 2026

With the Renters’ Rights Act in full swing as of 1st May 2026, periodic tenancies have officially become the standard […]
Section 8 Notice Guide 2026: New Grounds and How to Serve
LAW & REGULATION 1 MAY 2026

Section 8 Notice Guide 2026: New Grounds and How to Serve

Section 8 is the only legal route for landlords in England to regain possession of a privately rented home. Section […]
How Much Can a Landlord Increase Rent in 2026?
LAW & REGULATION 1 MAY 2026

How Much Can a Landlord Increase Rent in 2026?

There is no fixed legal cap on how much you can increase rent in England. However, with the Renters’ Rights […]
Section 21 is Gone: What Landlords Need to Know in 2026
LAW & REGULATION 1 MAY 2026

Section 21 is Gone: What Landlords Need to Know in 2026

Section 21 notices are no longer a valid means for landlords in England to end a tenancy. This change, part […]
Pets in Rental Properties: What Every Landlord Should Know
LAW & REGULATION 1 MAY 2026

Pets in Rental Properties: What Every Landlord Should Know

Pets are a common part of everyday life for many households, including those in rented homes. From 1st May 2026, […]
Guide to the Renters’ Rights Act for Landlords 2026
LAW & REGULATION 1 MAY 2026

Guide to the Renters’ Rights Act for Landlords 2026

From 1st May 2026, the first phase of the Renters’ Rights Act is now in force. It introduces a number […]
What the New Decent Homes Standard Means for the Private Rented Sector
LAW & REGULATION 1 MAY 2026

What the New Decent Homes Standard Means for the Private Rented Sector

For over 20 years, the Decent Homes Standard (DHS) has been the benchmark for quality in social housing. Now, through […]
Rent in Advance Rules Under the Renters’ Rights Act Explained
LAW & REGULATION 1 MAY 2026

Rent in Advance Rules Under the Renters’ Rights Act Explained

Rules around rent in advance have changed under the Renters’ Rights Act. You can no longer take rent before both […]
Joint Tenancy Guide: Understanding Joint and Several Liability
TENANCY SETUP 1 MAY 2026

Joint Tenancy Guide: Understanding Joint and Several Liability

Joint and several liability is a fundamental legal concept that every landlord must master, particularly in the post-Renters’ Rights Act […]
Maximum Tenancy Deposit: How to Calculate Five Weeks’ Rent
TENANCY SETUP 1 MAY 2026

Maximum Tenancy Deposit: How to Calculate Five Weeks’ Rent

Making sure your tenancy deposit is legally compliant is more important than ever now that the Renters’ Rights Act is […]
How to Let to Tenants Who Failed Referencing
FINDING TENANTS 29 APRIL 2026

How to Let to Tenants Who Failed Referencing

In the 2026 rental market, selecting the right tenant has become the most significant decision a landlord makes. With the […]
EICR Explained: Electrical Safety Certificates for Landlords
LAW & REGULATION 28 APRIL 2026

EICR Explained: Electrical Safety Certificates for Landlords

2026 marks a pivotal five-year milestone since electrical safety regulations were mandated for all private tenancies in England. With the […]
How OpenRent is Preparing for the Renters’ Rights Act
LAW & REGULATION 23 APRIL 2026

How OpenRent is Preparing for the Renters’ Rights Act

The Renters’ Rights Act is set to change the private rented sector in England on 1st May 2026. While the […]
What is Subletting and is It Illegal in the UK?
LAW & REGULATION 8 APRIL 2026

What is Subletting and is It Illegal in the UK?

Is subletting illegal in the UK? Find out what subletting involves and the legal implications for tenants and landlords. Subletting […]
How to Be a Live-In Landlord: Rules, Rights and Managing Lodgers
TENANCY SETUP 18 MARCH 2026

How to Be a Live-In Landlord: Rules, Rights and Managing Lodgers

Many people don’t realise they can be landlords without letting out an entire property. If you rent out a room […]
Renting a Property to Family and Friends: What Are the Rules?
FINDING TENANTS 4 MARCH 2026

Renting a Property to Family and Friends: What Are the Rules?

Letting your property to family or friends can feel easy and reassuring, but it still comes with the same responsibilities […]
Understanding Leasehold Reforms in 2026
LAW & REGULATION 19 FEBRUARY 2026

Understanding Leasehold Reforms in 2026

Leasehold law in England and Wales is undergoing some of the biggest reforms in decades – and if you’re a […]
Making Tax Digital for Landlords: Key Dates, Rules and How to Prepare
TAX & FINANCE 2 FEBRUARY 2026

Making Tax Digital for Landlords: Key Dates, Rules and How to Prepare

Making Tax Digital (MTD) is a government initiative designed to modernise the UK tax system. While it has already been […]
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs): The 2026 Guide for Landlords
LAW & REGULATION 22 JANUARY 2026

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs): The 2026 Guide for Landlords

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is essentially a health check for your property’s energy efficiency. Since 2008, it has been […]
What Are the New EPC Rules for Landlords? Coming in 2030
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 22 JANUARY 2026

What Are the New EPC Rules for Landlords? Coming in 2030

All private tenancies in England and Wales must achieve an EPC C rating by 1st October 2030, following the government’s […]
How to Conduct a Property Viewing Online
FINDING TENANTS 11 DECEMBER 2025

How to Conduct a Property Viewing Online

Online viewings have become increasingly common, especially for tenants moving from abroad or relocating from another part of the UK. […]
Landlord Checklist: How to Prepare Your Property for Winter
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 11 NOVEMBER 2025

Landlord Checklist: How to Prepare Your Property for Winter

Getting your property ready for winter isn’t just about keeping your tenants warm and comfortable – it can also save […]
Dealing with Damp and Mould: Landlord and Tenant Responsibilities
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 11 NOVEMBER 2025

Dealing with Damp and Mould: Landlord and Tenant Responsibilities

As the temperature drops, it’s likely that those familiar small droplets will start appearing on your property’s windows, i.e., condensation. […]