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Rent increases after 1 May 2026: how letting agents should handle the new Section 13 process

From 1 May 2026, rent can only be increased via Section 13. Here is the step-by-step process for letting agents managing rent reviews.

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Pet requests from tenants after 1 May: how letting agents should set up a compliant process now

From 1 May 2026, tenants can formally request to keep a pet. Letting agents have 28 days to respond. Here is how to build the workflow before the deadline.

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Rent increases and tribunal challenges: the next pressure point for property managers

New regulations make rent increases harder to implement and easier for tenants to challenge. Property managers are about to face a wave of tribunal referrals and extended negotiations. Here's how to handle them without losing rental income or landlord confidence.

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UmayairOdjoAI Team
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The Written Statement of Terms is here: a line-by-line guide for letting agents

The government has published the Written Statement of Terms for new tenancies from 1 May 2026. Here is a line-by-line guide for letting agents.

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Selective licensing in 2026: How to handle the landlord inbox surge when councils switch it on

Dozens of councils are rolling out selective licensing schemes in 2026. For property managers, this means an avalanche of landlord queries, application admin, and compliance checks. Here's how to handle the surge without drowning your team.

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LazimOdjoAI Team
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Making Tax Digital starts 6 April: what property managers and letting agents actually need to do

MTD for Income Tax starts 6 April 2026. Here is what letting agents and property managers need to do to prepare themselves and their landlord clients.

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SamerOdjoAI Team
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EPC changes and the Home Energy Model: why 'just a consultation' still breaks your inbox

The government's consultation on EPC changes and the Home Energy Model has landlords panicking before regulations even become law. Property managers are fielding hundreds of anxious queries about costs, timelines, and compliance. Here's how to manage the chaos.

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DSAR requests are coming: why property managers without audit trails will fail compliance

Tenants are discovering their right to request all personal data you hold about them. Property managers with scattered records across emails, spreadsheets, and handwritten notes face an impossible task. Here's why centralised audit trails aren't optional anymore.

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The Renters' Rights Act (May 2026): A survival guide for property management teams

The Renters' Rights Act comes into force in May 2026, bringing the biggest shake-up to the private rental sector in decades. Property managers have weeks to prepare. Here's your practical guide to staying compliant from day one.

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Residential PEEPs in England: Your April 2026 operations playbook for property managers

The 6 April 2026 deadline for residential PEEPs is approaching fast. This comprehensive guide helps property managers understand the new requirements and implement compliant communication systems before it's too late.

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SamerOdjoAI Team