What is changing in private rented sector law.

Landlords in England must check that every adult tenant has the right to rent in the UK before the tenancy starts. This article explains who must be checked, which documents are acceptable, how digital checks work, and the penalties for getting it wrong.

The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022 extended the requirement for carbon monoxide alarms to all rooms containing a fixed combustion appliance, including rooms with gas boilers. This article explains what changed, what landlords must now provide, and the penalties for non-compliance.

Section 8 is now the only route to possession for private landlords in England following the abolition of Section 21. This article explains how Section 8 notices work, which grounds apply in which circumstances, what the correct notice periods are, and the most common mistakes landlords make when serving them.