Void checks and damp records: what landlords should learn from a fresh Ombudsman case
Landlords do not need to read every Housing Ombudsman case in detail, but a fresh wider-order case published on 23 April is worth a look because it turns…
Rental Property Safety & Maintenance
Landlord news and guidance on rental property hazards, repairs, inspections, building safety and maintenance evidence.
Residential PEEPs rules start today: what landlords in taller buildings should check
New Residential PEEPs duties have come into force in England today, 6 April 2026, and they matter for landlords connected to taller residential buildings.
Damp and mould guidance refreshed: what landlords should check now
The government refreshed its damp and mould guidance for rented housing providers on 1 April. The latest change is not a brand-new legal regime…
Housing hazards report: the warning signs landlords should not miss
A new Housing Ombudsman report on hazards is a useful reminder that serious property issues do not always arrive as one dramatic event.
Building product safety changes: why landlords should pay attention
Landlords may not buy or specify construction products every week, but the government’s latest building-safety reforms still matter to the sector.