Manage a tenancy

Once a tenancy is underway, England landlords have ongoing legal obligations — from repairing defects promptly to following the rules when increasing rent or responding to a pet request. These guides walk you through each one.

Check-in inventory and photo evidence — Best practice for landlords

Why England landlords need a detailed check-in inventory and how to create photo evidence that protects you in deposit disputes and tribunal claims.

Reviewed: Mar 2026

Checkout, deposit deductions and evidence

How England landlords should conduct a checkout, what counts as fair wear and tear, how to make valid deductions, and what evidence deposit scheme adjudicators require.

Reviewed: Mar 2026

Damp, mould and health hazards — Landlord obligations

How damp, mould and health hazard duties work for England landlords, including HHSRS and the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act.

Reviewed: Mar 2026

Dealing with antisocial behaviour — What landlords can do

How England landlords can respond to antisocial behaviour, record evidence and use possession routes after the Renters' Rights Act changes.

Reviewed: May 2026

HHSRS and council enforcement — What landlords need to know

Plain-English HHSRS guide for England landlords: council enforcement powers, hazard ratings, improvement notices and evidence to keep.

Reviewed: Mar 2026

If a tenant wants a pet — Rules from 1 May 2026

How England's pet request rules work from 1 May 2026, how long landlords have to respond, and what counts as a fair refusal.

Reviewed: May 2026

Making repairs and handling maintenance — Landlord obligations

Practical guide to England landlord repair duties: what must be fixed, response timescales, tenant communication and evidence to keep.

Reviewed: Mar 2026

Property inspections, access and record-keeping

How landlords in England should conduct routine property inspections, the legal rules on access, and the records you need to keep to protect yourself in any dispute.

Reviewed: Mar 2026

Renewing certificates and staying compliant during a tenancy

How England landlords can track and renew gas safety, EICR, EPC, smoke alarm and CO alarm obligations during a tenancy.

Reviewed: Mar 2026

Rent increases in England — How and when landlords can raise rent

England rent increase rules for private landlords, including the Section 13 process and Renters' Rights Act changes from 1 May 2026.

Reviewed: May 2026

Resolving issues with your tenant — Practical steps for landlords

A practical guide for landlords in England on how to resolve common tenancy disputes — from repairs and rent arrears to noise complaints — before they escalate to court.

Reviewed: May 2026

All guides cover England only. TenancyVault does not provide legal advice.