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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.

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

What Does It Mean to Be a Live-In Landlord? A Quick Guide

18 May 2022

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

a fireplace in a home
31 March 2022

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

gas safety certificate check
8 March 2022

A Landlord’s Guide to Gas Safety Certificates: Your Key Responsibilities and More

21 January 2022

Important dates for landlords to be aware of in 2022

Uncertainty over Section 21 plans. Three questions the Government must grapple with.
Latest News
1 June 2021

Important Changes to Notices and Evictions You Need to be Aware of – June 2021

27 May 2021

Under the hood: how OpenRent helped our 3.2 million landlords and tenants get EICRs during a 600% spike in demand

17 February 2021

Landlords Are Forgetting to Take Illegal Fees out of Their Contracts