🏡 Landlord Lettings & Compliance – Done Properly 🏡

The rental market has changed. With the introduction of the Renters' Rights Act 2025, landlords now face greater responsibility than ever before. It’s no longer just about letting a property — it’s about getting everything right. At Sawdye & Harris, we make sure you do. 

The rental market has changed

From May 2026:

• Section 21 has been removed

• All tenancies are now periodic

• Rent increases must follow a strict legal process

• Tenant rights have strengthened

• Documentation and compliance standards have increased

👉 The result: Landlords must now operate with structure, accuracy and evidence — not assumption.

What most landlords are getting wrong

We are already seeing landlords caught out by:

• Missing or outdated documentation

• Incorrect service of legal documents

• Deposits not properly recorded

• No evidence of compliance

• Uncertainty around the new rules

👉 Small mistakes are now leading to invalid notices, delays and financial penalties.

🧠 Landlord Risk Check – Are You Fully Compliant?

Most landlords score between 5–10 on this check.

Answer a few quick questions:

• Do you have evidence that all prescribed documents have been served?

• Have you served the required tenant information under the Renters’ Rights Act?

• Are you registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), where required?

• Do you have a Privacy Policy and has this been shared with your tenant?

• Is your tenant’s deposit correctly protected and evidenced?

• Are your tenancy agreements up to date with current legislation?

• Do you have a system for tracking compliance deadlines?

Your score

• 0–2 issues: Low Risk ✅

• 3–5 issues: Medium Risk ⚠️

• 6+ issues: High Risk ❌

👉 If you answered “no” or “unsure” to any of the above, we recommend a Landlord Compliance Review.

How we make this simple

We don’t expect you to keep up with legislation — that’s our job.

Our approach is structured, proactive and clear:

• Full compliance oversight

• Documentation and audit trails

• Ongoing legislative updates

• Structured tenancy management

• Clear, practical advice

👉 Our role is simple: identify risks early, resolve them properly, and protect your position.

Your responsibilities as a landlord

As a landlord, you are legally responsible for ensuring your property and tenancy remain compliant at all times.

Legal & Documentation

• Correct tenancy agreements

• Prescribed information served properly

• Evidence of document service retained

Safety & Property Standards

• Gas Safety, EICR and EPC compliance

• Property maintained to required standards

• Repairs handled promptly

Tenancy Management

• Rent increases handled correctly

• Tenant requests managed fairly

• Correct legal processes followed

Data Protection (Often Overlooked)

• ICO registration where required

• Privacy Policy in place

• Tenant data handled correctly

A smarter way to manage your investment

With increased regulation, landlords are no longer just property owners — they are running a regulated business.

We ensure you stay:

• Compliant

• Informed

• In control

Book a Landlord Compliance Review

If you’re unsure where you stand, we’re happy to take a look.

👉 Book a Landlord Review

Landlord Fees

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👉 Landlord Fees

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👉 CMP Certificate 

How do we ensure our tenants and landlords are protected ?

We are a member of Propertymark - You can view their conduct and membership rules here 

👉 Propertymark

We are also members of The Property Ombudsman (TPO) which is a redress scheme for consumer complaints.