Articles tagged “landlord-penalties”

tenant management

HMO Licensing and Selective Licensing for Private Landlords

The plain-English guide to HMO and selective licensing for England's small landlords: who needs a licence, what it costs, and why an unlicensed let now risks up to two years' rent.

17 min read

safety certificates

MEES Penalties and the EPC C Deadline: A Landlord's 2026 Guide

MEES non-compliance can cost landlords up to £5,000 today and up to £30,000 once EPC C takes effect in 2030. Here is what to do now to avoid both.

17 min read

renters rights act

Landlord Penalties Under the Renters' Rights Act 2025: A Complete Guide

The Renters' Rights Act 2025 sharply raises the penalties private landlords in England face. Understand the civil penalties, rent repayment orders, banning orders, and prosecution risks — which apply now, and which arrive as later phases commence.

14 min read

renters rights act

Rent Repayment Orders: What Landlords in England Risk Under the New Rules

A rent repayment order makes a landlord in England pay back rent after committing a listed housing offence. For offences from 1 May 2026, the maximum doubled to 24 months' rent. Which offences count, how the amount is set, and which rules apply by date.

8 min read