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Popular OpenRent articles across key landlord topics.

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 […]
Maximum Tenancy Deposit: How to Calculate Five Weeks’ Rent
TENANCY SETUP 10 FEBRUARY 2026
Maximum Tenancy Deposit: How to Calculate Five Weeks’ Rent

Making sure your tenancy deposit is legally compliant is more critical in 2026 than ever before. With the full implementation […]
How to Conduct a Property Viewing Online
TENANCY SETUP 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. […]
Joint Tenancy Guide: Understanding Joint and Several Liability
TENANCY SETUP 10 OCTOBER 2025
Joint Tenancy Guide: Understanding Joint and Several Liability

Joint and several liability is a key concept that every landlord needs to understand, especially when letting to multiple tenants. […]
How Landlords Can Manage Summer Turnover With Fewer Disputes
TENANCY SETUP 21 AUGUST 2025
How Landlords Can Manage Summer Turnover With Fewer Disputes

Summer brings with it the annual merry-go-round of tenants on the move. It’s common for students to leave after their […]
DIY Landlord: How to Rent Out Your Property Without an Agent
TENANCY SETUP 5 AUGUST 2025
DIY Landlord: How to Rent Out Your Property Without an Agent

There are plenty of benefits to renting your property without using a letting agent. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “how […]
All You Need to Know About Right to Rent Checks
TENANCY SETUP 10 JULY 2025
All You Need to Know About Right to Rent Checks

One of your legal responsibilities before entering into a tenancy is to carry out Right to Rent checks on your […]
Holding Deposit, Tenancy Deposit, Rental Fees: Everything You Need to Know
TENANCY SETUP 25 JUNE 2025
Holding Deposit, Tenancy Deposit, Rental Fees: Everything You Need to Know

Renting a property involves understanding several key payments: holding deposits, tenancy deposits, and rental fees. A holding deposit reserves a […]
Why Inventories Matter: Wear and Tear, Tenant Damage, Disputes and More
TENANCY SETUP 7 FEBRUARY 2025
Why Inventories Matter: Wear and Tear, Tenant Damage, Disputes and More

Carrying out an inventory before your new tenants move in is one of the smartest ways to protect your property […]
A Guide to Custodial and Insured Deposit Protection Schemes
TENANCY SETUP 28 JANUARY 2025
A Guide to Custodial and Insured Deposit Protection Schemes

Tenancy deposit protection (TDP) schemes were brought in to make sure deposits are handled fairly, giving both landlords and tenants […]
Deposit Replacement Schemes: Everything You Need to Know
TENANCY SETUP 31 OCTOBER 2024
Deposit Replacement Schemes: Everything You Need to Know

Also known as nil deposit or zero deposit schemes, deposit replacement schemes have proven very popular since they have been […]
How Do Landlords and Letting Agencies Do Tenant Referencing?
TENANCY SETUP 26 SEPTEMBER 2024
How Do Landlords and Letting Agencies Do Tenant Referencing?

The tenant referencing process in the UK rental market is often seen as a key step that can determine whether […]
What is the Best Tenancy Length for Long-Term Landlords?
TENANCY SETUP 12 SEPTEMBER 2024
What is the Best Tenancy Length for Long-Term Landlords?

Deciding the best tenancy length is crucial for long-term landlords who rely on a steady rental income for day-to-day living […]
How Much Notice Does a Tenant Have to Give a Landlord to Move Out?
TENANCY SETUP 10 APRIL 2024
How Much Notice Does a Tenant Have to Give a Landlord to Move Out?

Find out how much notice tenants must give before moving out, a key detail for landlords to know. As a […]
What Every Landlord Should Include in Their End of Tenancy Checklist
TENANCY SETUP 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 […]
Checklist: Landlord Responsibilities
TENANCY SETUP 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 […]
Rent Guarantee Insurance: Why Do Landlords Love it?
TENANCY SETUP 7 NOVEMBER 2022
Rent Guarantee Insurance: Why Do Landlords Love it?

Even the most reliable tenants can run into financial difficulty and become unable to pay the rent – as the […]
The 5 Most Expensive Mistakes Landlords Make
TENANCY SETUP 26 SEPTEMBER 2022
The 5 Most Expensive Mistakes Landlords Make

Renting out a property in the UK can be an absolute minefield. With such extensive and complex legislation, even for […]
5 Awful Reasons Landlords Don’t Do Inventories
TENANCY SETUP 26 JANUARY 2021
5 Awful Reasons Landlords Don’t Do Inventories

Given how helpful property inventories are, it blows our mind that many landlords think they simply don’t need one. An […]
Common Mistakes Property Investors Make When Setting up Tenancy Agreements
TENANCY SETUP 7 DECEMBER 2020
Common Mistakes Property Investors Make When Setting up Tenancy Agreements

Residential property has been one of the best investments in the UK for decades, generating rental incomes that have increased […]
The Quick Guide for Accidental Landlords
TENANCY SETUP 8 SEPTEMBER 2020
The Quick Guide for Accidental Landlords

Have you unexpectedly acquired an extra property, want to rent it out and are not sure what to do next? […]
Should I Use a Full Property Management Service?
TENANCY SETUP 9 SEPTEMBER 2019
Should I Use a Full Property Management Service?

High street agents take up to 15% of your rent to manage your property. That can easily be over £1,000 a […]
How to Add Custom Clauses to OpenRent’s Contract (AST)
TENANCY SETUP 6 AUGUST 2019
How to Add Custom Clauses to OpenRent’s Contract (AST)

If you choose to use our Rent Now tenancy creation service, then you’ll be using our standard contract. It’s an […]
Three Big Mistakes Landlords Make with Tenancy Agreements (ASTs)
TENANCY SETUP 24 OCTOBER 2018
Three Big Mistakes Landlords Make with Tenancy Agreements (ASTs)

Many landlords use their own tenancy agreements: sometimes using the same old agreement over and over again for years or […]
Free Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement (AST rental contract) | Download Now!
TENANCY SETUP 25 JULY 2017
Free Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement (AST rental contract) | Download Now!

Most residential tenancy agreements in England & Wales are Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs). This kind of tenancy was introduced by […]