# News & Updates **URL:** https://community.openrent.co.uk/c/news-updates/12.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.openrent.co.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.openrent.co.uk/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Section 21 is Gone: What Landlords Need to Know in 2026](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/section-21-is-gone-what-landlords-need-to-know-in-2026/80779)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 April 2025 10:00 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/section-21-is-gone-what-landlords-need-to-know-in-2026/80779 "2025-04-10T10:00:19Z")
Originally published at: 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 of the Renters’ Rights Act,… --- ## [Life After Section 21: A Fairer System or a Broken Market?](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/life-after-section-21-a-fairer-system-or-a-broken-market/81578)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 April 2025 15:35 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/life-after-section-21-a-fairer-system-or-a-broken-market/81578 "2025-04-28T15:35:33Z")
Originally published at: Life After Section 21: A Fairer System or a Broken Market? For years, Section 21 has been a controversial pillar of the private rental sector, giving landlords a means to regain possession of… --- ## [Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Landlords: How Does It Work?](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/making-tax-digital-mtd-for-landlords-how-does-it-work/80526)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 April 2025 14:04 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/making-tax-digital-mtd-for-landlords-how-does-it-work/80526 "2025-04-04T14:04:43Z")
Originally published at: Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Landlords: How Does It Work? | OpenRent Landlord Hub Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax began rolling out to UK landlords on 6 April 2026. For the 2026-27 ta… --- ## [Leasehold, Freehold, Commonhold: What’s the Difference?](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/leasehold-freehold-commonhold-what-s-the-difference/79489)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 March 2025 17:07 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/leasehold-freehold-commonhold-what-s-the-difference/79489 "2025-03-12T17:07:41Z")
Originally published at: Leasehold, Freehold, Commonhold: What’s the Difference? Big changes could be coming to the UK’s leasehold, freehold, and commonhold systems from 2025 onwards, which could impact property owne… --- ## [Landlord Property Licensing Guide 2026](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/landlord-property-licensing-guide-2026/78984)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 March 2025 14:02 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/landlord-property-licensing-guide-2026/78984 "2025-03-03T14:02:16Z")
Originally published at: Landlord Property Licensing Guide 2026 | OpenRent Landlord Hub Keeping up with landlord licensing rules isn’t always easy. Councils change their local schemes often, and getting it wrong can … --- ## [Renters Rights Bills, some government responses on queries](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/renters-rights-bills-some-government-responses-on-queries/78622)
**Author:** [@Sidney1](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Sidney1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 February 2025 16:12 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/renters-rights-bills-some-government-responses-on-queries/78622 "2025-02-24T16:12:33Z")
my landlord association recently wrote to our wise leaders with the standard concerns most landlords are having just now and have responded as follows, you can likely guess the questions from the responses. They elude … --- ## [Renting a Room to a Couple: Rent, HMO Rules and More](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/renting-a-room-to-a-couple-rent-hmo-rules-and-more/77995)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 February 2025 15:14 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/renting-a-room-to-a-couple-rent-hmo-rules-and-more/77995 "2025-02-12T15:14:12Z")
Originally published at: Renting a Room to a Couple: Rent, HMO Rules and More | OpenRent Landlord Hub If you rent out individual rooms in a shared house, chances are you’ve had couples ask if they can take one. With … --- ## [Why Inventories Matter: Wear and Tear, Tenant Damage, Disputes and More](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/why-inventories-matter-wear-and-tear-tenant-damage-disputes-and-more/77778)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 February 2025 15:34 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/why-inventories-matter-wear-and-tear-tenant-damage-disputes-and-more/77778 "2025-02-07T15:34:06Z")
Originally published at: Why Inventories Matter: Wear and Tear, Tenant Damage and More Carrying out an inventory before your new tenants move in is one of the smartest ways to protect your property as a landlord. It … --- ## [Guide to the Renters' Rights Act for Landlords 2025](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/guide-to-the-renters-rights-act-for-landlords-2025/68411)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [30 January 2025 19:37 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/guide-to-the-renters-rights-act-for-landlords-2025/68411 "2025-01-30T19:37:40Z")
Originally published at: Guide to the Renters' Rights Act for Landlords 2025 The Renters’ Rights Bill has officially become law, receiving Royal Assent on 27th October 2025. It’s now the Renters’ Rights Act and will … --- ## [A Guide to Custodial and Insured Deposit Protection Schemes](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/a-guide-to-custodial-and-insured-deposit-protection-schemes/77267)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 January 2025 16:33 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/a-guide-to-custodial-and-insured-deposit-protection-schemes/77267 "2025-01-28T16:33:27Z")
Originally published at: 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 tenant… --- ## [Important Dates for Landlords in 2025](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/important-dates-for-landlords-in-2025/76848)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 January 2025 11:00 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/important-dates-for-landlords-in-2025/76848 "2025-01-21T11:00:07Z")
Originally published at: Important Dates for Landlords in 2025 Keeping track of important dates is necessary for landlords aiming to stay informed and compliant throughout 2025. With the Renters’ Rights Bill making i… --- ## [Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Alarms in Rental Properties](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/carbon-monoxide-and-smoke-alarms-in-rental-properties/76518)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 January 2025 15:14 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/carbon-monoxide-and-smoke-alarms-in-rental-properties/76518 "2025-01-14T15:14:44Z")
Originally published at: 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 … --- ## [A Summary of the English Private Landlord Survey 2024](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/a-summary-of-the-english-private-landlord-survey-2024/76286)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 January 2025 16:04 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/a-summary-of-the-english-private-landlord-survey-2024/76286 "2025-01-09T16:04:00Z")
Originally published at: A Summary of the English Private Landlord Survey 2024 The English Private Landlord Survey is a nationwide survey for landlords (and letting agents acting on behalf of landlords) who own or ma… --- ## [Holding Deposit, Tenancy Deposit, Rental Fees: Everything You Need to Know](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/holding-deposit-tenancy-deposit-rental-fees-everything-you-need-to-know/13265)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 July 2020 16:12 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/holding-deposit-tenancy-deposit-rental-fees-everything-you-need-to-know/13265 "2020-07-01T16:12:12Z")
Originally published at: Landlord's Guide to Holding Deposit, Tenancy Deposit, Rental Fees Renting out a property involves a few key payments, including holding deposits, tenancy deposits and rent itself. Below you’l… --- ## [Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs): The 2026 Guide for Landlords](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/energy-performance-certificates-epcs-the-2026-guide-for-landlords/13304)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 July 2020 10:00 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/energy-performance-certificates-epcs-the-2026-guide-for-landlords/13304 "2020-07-02T10:00:00Z")
Originally published at: Energy Performance Certificates: 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 b… --- ## [Rent a Room Scheme: What It is and How It Works](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/rent-a-room-scheme-what-it-is-and-how-it-works/40810)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [3 November 2022 10:49 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/rent-a-room-scheme-what-it-is-and-how-it-works/40810 "2022-11-03T10:49:34Z")
Originally published at: Rent a Room Scheme: What It is and How It Works | OpenRent Landlord Hub The Rent a Room scheme is available to homeowners or tenants in the UK who let a furnished room in their main home to a… --- ## [Update: When Will Section 21 Evictions Be Scrapped?](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/update-when-will-section-21-evictions-be-scrapped/56480)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [24 October 2023 23:38 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/update-when-will-section-21-evictions-be-scrapped/56480 "2023-10-24T23:38:50Z")
Originally published at: When Will Section 21 Evictions Be Scrapped? If Labour’s new Renters’ Rights Bill manages to pass into law, there’s a strong likelihood that Section 21 will be scrapped, as one of its key prom… --- ## [Has the Renters Reform Bill 2024 Been Passed?](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/has-the-renters-reform-bill-2024-been-passed/53802)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [20 October 2023 11:22 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/has-the-renters-reform-bill-2024-been-passed/53802 "2023-10-20T11:22:16Z")
Originally published at: Has the Renters Reform Bill 2024 Been Passed? Please note: The Renters Reform Bill is different from the Renters’ Rights Act, which will come into force on 1st May 2026. For a full overview o… --- ## [Section 8 Notice Guide 2026: New Grounds & How to Serve](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/section-8-notice-guide-2026-new-grounds-how-to-serve/68305)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 July 2024 16:26 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/section-8-notice-guide-2026-new-grounds-how-to-serve/68305 "2024-07-16T16:26:47Z")
Originally published at: Section 8 Notice Guide 2026: New Grounds & How to Serve Section 8 will become your only way to evict tenants in privately rented homes once the Renters’ Rights Act takes effect on 1st May 202… --- ## [Survey: How Will Landlords and Tenants Vote in the 2024 General Election?](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/survey-how-will-landlords-and-tenants-vote-in-the-2024-general-election/67253)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [25 June 2024 11:19 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/survey-how-will-landlords-and-tenants-vote-in-the-2024-general-election/67253 "2024-06-25T11:19:59Z")
Originally published at: How Will Landlords and Tenants Vote in the 2024 General Election? 37.8% of tenants support Labour, with almost 70% advocating for rent controls Landlords stand by the Conservative Party despi… --- ## [Landlord Guide to the UK General Election 2024](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/landlord-guide-to-the-uk-general-election-2024/66786)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [13 June 2024 16:32 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/landlord-guide-to-the-uk-general-election-2024/66786 "2024-06-13T16:32:28Z")
Originally published at: Landlord Guide to the UK General Election 2024 | OpenRent Landlord Hub Understand the commitments from each party’s manifesto and their potential effects on landlords in the general election … --- ## [What is Subletting and is It Illegal in the UK?](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/what-is-subletting-and-is-it-illegal-in-the-uk/18522)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 May 2024 23:00 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/what-is-subletting-and-is-it-illegal-in-the-uk/18522 "2024-05-20T23:00:00Z")
Originally published at: 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 occurs when… --- ## [Tenant Notice to Quit: The Landlord's Guide and Date Calculator](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/tenant-notice-to-quit-the-landlords-guide-and-date-calculator/63891)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 April 2024 14:26 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/tenant-notice-to-quit-the-landlords-guide-and-date-calculator/63891 "2024-04-11T14:26:58Z")
Originally published at: Tenant Notice to Quit: The Landlord's Guide and Date Calculator | OpenRent Landlord Hub The Renters’ Rights Act has changed how tenants end their tenancies in England. Rather than waiting for… --- ## [What Does the Housing (Scotland) Bill Mean for Landlords?](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/what-does-the-housing-scotland-bill-mean-for-landlords/63225)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 March 2024 11:16 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/what-does-the-housing-scotland-bill-mean-for-landlords/63225 "2024-03-28T11:16:54Z")
Originally published at: What Does the Housing (Scotland) Bill Mean for Landlords? | OpenRent Landlord Hub Find out how the new housing bill introduced to the Scottish Parliament could impact you and your tenants if … --- ## [Avoiding Surprises: What Every Landlord Should Include in Their End of Tenancy Checklist](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/avoiding-surprises-what-every-landlord-should-include-in-their-end-of-tenancy-checklist/62210)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 March 2024 08:48 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/avoiding-surprises-what-every-landlord-should-include-in-their-end-of-tenancy-checklist/62210 "2024-03-07T08:48:46Z")
Originally published at: What Every Landlord Should Include in Their End of Tenancy Checklist | OpenRent Landlord Hub Ensure a hassle-free transition between tenants with our comprehensive end of tenancy checklist fo… --- ## [All You Need to Know About Right to Rent Checks](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/all-you-need-to-know-about-right-to-rent-checks/61876)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 February 2024 15:12 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/all-you-need-to-know-about-right-to-rent-checks/61876 "2024-02-29T15:12:19Z")
Originally published at: All You Need to Know About Right to Rent Checks If you’re a landlord in England, it’s your responsibility to carry out Right to Rent checks to make sure anyone renting your property has the l… --- ## [Why Short-Term Lets Aren't All They're Cracked Up to Be](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/why-short-term-lets-arent-all-theyre-cracked-up-to-be/61530)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 February 2024 11:24 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/why-short-term-lets-arent-all-theyre-cracked-up-to-be/61530 "2024-02-22T11:24:35Z")
Originally published at: Why Short-Term Lets Aren't All They're Cracked Up to Be | OpenRent Landlord Hub Find out why long-term lets offer stability and reliability for landlords, compared to the uncertainties of sho… --- ## [Best Landlord Practices to Prevent Flooding Damage](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/best-landlord-practices-to-prevent-flooding-damage/61219)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 February 2024 10:38 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/best-landlord-practices-to-prevent-flooding-damage/61219 "2024-02-15T10:38:21Z")
Originally published at: Best Landlord Practices to Prevent Flooding Damage | OpenRent Landlord Hub Every landlord must ensure they have adequately prepared their properties and tenants for potential flooding events.… --- ## [What Is a Holding Deposit? A Guide for Landlords](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/what-is-a-holding-deposit-a-guide-for-landlords/60605)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 February 2024 14:09 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/what-is-a-holding-deposit-a-guide-for-landlords/60605 "2024-02-01T14:09:49Z")
Originally published at: What Is a Holding Deposit? A Guide for Landlords | OpenRent Landlord Hub Find out everything you need to know about holding deposits as a landlord, including what happens if the tenancy doesn… --- ## [How to Let to Tenants Who Failed Referencing](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/how-to-let-to-tenants-who-failed-referencing/60438)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 January 2024 11:11 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/how-to-let-to-tenants-who-failed-referencing/60438 "2024-01-29T11:11:33Z")
Originally published at: 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 Renters’ Rights Act now … [Previous page](https://community.openrent.co.uk/c/news-updates/12.md) [Next page](https://community.openrent.co.uk/c/news-updates/12.md?page=2)