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Landlord organising compliance documents before selling a tenanted property

Essentials By The CertNudge Team Updated 25 May 2026

Selling a Tenanted Property: Documents to Prepare Before Sale

Selling a tenanted property in England? Learn which compliance documents the buyer’s solicitor may request, when to gather them, and what commonly delays completion.

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From 1 May 2026, missing the 28-day response deadline can weaken a landlord’s position

Tenant Management By The CertNudge Team Updated 27 Apr 2026

Can a Landlord Refuse a Pet Request in England? Rules from 1 May 2026

From 1 May 2026, landlords in England must respond to a written tenant pet request within 28 days. This guide explains when refusal is likely to hold up, when it is not, and what to record either way.

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Form 4A rent increase notice with calendar, comparables and proof of service in an England property.

Essentials By The CertNudge Team Updated 21 Apr 2026

Section 13 Rent Increases After 1 May 2026: Guide for Landlords in England

How section 13 rent increases work in England after 1 May 2026, including Form 4A, the 52-week and 53-week timing rules, 2 months’ notice, transitional Form 4 cases, and the evidence landlords should keep.

15 min Read

Tenant refusing gas safety inspection landlord steps and free template

Tenant Management By The CertNudge Team Updated 01 Apr 2026

Tenant Refused a Gas Safety Check? What Landlords Should Do Next

A practical guide for landlords in England on what to do when a tenant refuses a gas safety check, with a clear timeline, evidence checklist and record-keeping tips.

17 min Read

Renters’ Rights Act 2026 landlord compliance audit checklist for England

Tenant Management By The CertNudge Team Updated 17 Jan 2026

Renters’ Rights Act 2026: The Essential Landlord Compliance Audit (England)

From 1 May 2026, Section 21 ends and tenancies move to a single periodic system in England. This landlord friendly audit walks you through the documents, deadlines and habits you need to stay inspection-ready and reduce avoidable delays or penalties especially if you manage a portfolio.

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Landlord reviewing compliance information on a tablet for the ‘Renters’ Rights Bill

Legal By The CertNudge Team Updated 07 Dec 2025

The Renters Rights Bill 2025: What UK Landlords Must Prepare for Now

The Renters’ Rights Bill will reshape the private rented sector in 2025. This guide explains what landlords must prepare for, including Section 21 abolition, the new Property Portal, Awaab’s Law deadlines and the extended Decent Homes Standard.

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Legal By The CertNudge Team Updated 07 Dec 2025

Section 21 Ban 2026: What UK Landlords Must Do Before the Deadline

Section 21 no-fault evictions will be abolished in May 2026 under the Renters’ Rights Act. This guide explains how the new “just-cause” system works, why it impacts HMO and portfolio landlords, and the essential steps you must take now to stay compliant and protect your ability to regain possession.

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Tenant Management By The CertNudge Team Updated 13 Aug 2025

Finding A+Tenants - A landlords guide to screening

Imagine this: it’s the first of the month. You get a text from your tenant that simply reads, “Rent paid - thanks!”. There are no frantic voicemails about parties, no mysterious stains appearing on the carpet, and certainly no midnight calls about “that leak that’s been there for weeks”.

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