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Law & Regulation

There are many landlord responsibilities to keep on top of. And new landlord rules are being added every year. OpenRent can keep you up to speed with property and housing law in the UK, so it’s simple to stay compliant with regulations. We cover landlords’ legal duties in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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8 March 2023

Property Licensing in 2023

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Latest News
25 January 2023

Important Dates to be Aware of in 2023

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20 January 2023

Deposit Replacement Schemes

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26 September 2022

The 5 Most Expensive Mistakes Landlords Make

How security deposits work and how to protect a tenancy deposit legally
5 September 2022

Deposit Protection Schemes: A Guide to Custodial & Insured Security Deposits

What is a resident landlord who has lodgers, and what is a landlord in the UK?
1 September 2022

The Difference Between a Landlord and a Resident ‘Live-in’ Landlord

19 August 2022

EPC Rules – What Do Landlords Need To Know?

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1 August 2022

Everything You Need to Know About the Tenant Fees Act

18 May 2022

Changes to be Aware of with the Introduction of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016

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31 March 2022

Using the Government’s Homes for Ukraine Scheme as an OpenRent Landlord