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Popular OpenRent articles across key landlord topics.

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 […]
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. […]
What is an HMO? How Do I Convert My Property?
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 14 OCTOBER 2025
What is an HMO? How Do I Convert My Property?

Thinking about converting a property into an HMO? It can be a great way to increase your rental income, but […]
Gas Safe Engineer Shares Top Boiler Advice for Landlords
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 23 SEPTEMBER 2025
Gas Safe Engineer Shares Top Boiler Advice for Landlords

A faulty boiler is one of the most common issues tenants report in privately rented properties. No hot water, no […]
All You Need to Know About Gas Safety Checks and Certificates
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 16 SEPTEMBER 2025
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 […]
Energy Efficiency Made Easy: 11 Ways to Improve Your Property’s EPC Rating
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 12 MARCH 2025
Energy Efficiency Made Easy: 11 Ways to Improve Your Property’s EPC Rating

Improving your property’s EPC rating isn’t just about meeting regulations; it’s a smart move that can increase its value and […]
Are Smart Meters Compulsory? What Landlords Need to Know
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 18 FEBRUARY 2025
Are Smart Meters Compulsory? What Landlords Need to Know

Smart meters have been rolling out across the UK for a while now, with energy companies pushing their benefits – […]
Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Alarms in Rental Properties
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 14 JANUARY 2025
Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Alarms in Rental Properties

Carbon monoxide and smoke alarms are necessary for keeping your tenants and property safe and preventing serious incidents. Smoke alarms […]
What Grants are Available for Landlords in the UK?
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 7 NOVEMBER 2024
What Grants are Available for Landlords in the UK?

Being a landlord entails numerous responsibilities and expenses, but the good news is that there are various grants available to […]
7 Gas Safety Myths Debunked: Protecting Your Property and Tenants
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 29 AUGUST 2024
7 Gas Safety Myths Debunked: Protecting Your Property and Tenants

As a landlord, a weighty responsibility rests on your shoulders: ensuring your property gets its annual CP-12, AKA a gas […]
5 Spring Maintenance Tasks for Landlords
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 29 MARCH 2024
5 Spring Maintenance Tasks for Landlords

Want to make property maintenance a piece of cake? Here you will find 5 quick and simple spring cleaning hacks […]
What Every Landlord Should Include in Their End of Tenancy Checklist
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 5 MARCH 2024
What Every Landlord Should Include in Their End of Tenancy Checklist

Ensure a hassle-free transition between tenants with our comprehensive end of tenancy checklist for landlords. As one set of tenants […]
Best Landlord Practices to Prevent Flooding Damage
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 13 FEBRUARY 2024
Best Landlord Practices to Prevent Flooding Damage

Every landlord must ensure they have adequately prepared their properties and tenants for potential flooding events. Year after year, unpredictable […]
How to Get Rid of Damp, Mould and Condensation in Rented Homes
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 14 DECEMBER 2023
How to Get Rid of Damp, Mould and Condensation in Rented Homes

Many rented homes suffer from black mould and condensation on windows, frames and walls. But what causes damp and how […]
Understanding the Range of Local Council Grants for Landlords
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 31 OCTOBER 2023
Understanding the Range of Local Council Grants for Landlords

Many local councils offer grants for landlords to improve their rental properties and ensure their tenants’ well-being. If you’re a […]
Landlords or Tenants: Who is Responsible for Getting Rid of Bed Bugs?
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 17 OCTOBER 2023
Landlords or Tenants: Who is Responsible for Getting Rid of Bed Bugs?

If a bed bug infestation occurs, it needs sorting out – but whose responsibility is it to deal with it […]
Checklist: Landlord Responsibilities
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 7 MARCH 2023
Checklist: Landlord Responsibilities

Many DIY landlords fear that they have forgotten to do something important. So we’ve made a checklist of legal landlord […]
Landlords Share their Tips and Tricks for Collecting Rent
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 25 AUGUST 2022
Landlords Share their Tips and Tricks for Collecting Rent

We understand that, as a landlord, collecting the rent is your number one priority – it’s your income! At OpenRent […]
How to Charge More Rent by Improving Your Property
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 26 FEBRUARY 2021
How to Charge More Rent by Improving Your Property

Every landlord wants to know how to charge more rent for their property. Sadly, it’s not as simple as just […]
WhatsApp, Email or Letters: What’s Best for Landlord-Tenant Communication
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 16 DECEMBER 2020
WhatsApp, Email or Letters: What’s Best for Landlord-Tenant Communication

Regular readers of the Landlord Hub will have noticed one piece of advice coming up again and again: speak to […]
How to Find Good Tradespeople for Your Rental Property
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 10 DECEMBER 2020
How to Find Good Tradespeople for Your Rental Property

Landlords need to know how to find reliable tradespeople to maintain and repair their rental properties. When you find a […]
Problem Tenants: What to Do if Your Tenant Behaves Badly
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 12 NOVEMBER 2020
Problem Tenants: What to Do if Your Tenant Behaves Badly

This is a hands-on guide to the most common problems landlords encounter when tenants behave in a way that breaks […]
What Are the Tenant’s Responsibilities for Maintenance and Repairs?
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 29 OCTOBER 2020
What Are the Tenant’s Responsibilities for Maintenance and Repairs?

When you hand over the keys to your new tenant, everything in your rental property will be in safe and […]
New Rules to Help Tenants in Unfit Rental Properties
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 22 MARCH 2019
New Rules to Help Tenants in Unfit Rental Properties

This is a guide for tenants on the Homes (Fitness) Act (2018). To see the landlord guide, click here! A […]