The Agent Blog - Goodlord

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Jul 20, 2026

Compliance

Rents

Renters' Rights Act

How to serve Section 13 notices (quickly and compliantly)

Section 13 is now the only way to raise rent under the Renters' Rights Act. Learn how to serve compliant notices, align with market rates, and protect revenue.

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Jun 5, 2026

Compliance

Wales

Landlords

Key deadline for Welsh landlords: Here are the facts about the changes to Written Statements before 14 June 2026

Welsh landlords and letting agents face a key compliance deadline on 14 June 2026. Learn what's changing and how Goodlord is helping you stay compliant.

May 21, 2026

Compliance

Renters' Rights Act

The How to Rent Guide is going away: Here’s everything you need to know

A clear guide to how the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 changes tenant information rules, the future of the How to Rent guide, and what landlords must do by May 2026.

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Apr 1, 2026

Compliance

Renters' Rights Act

Renters’ Rights Act implementation day: Your April action plan

With only one month to go until the Renters’ Rights Act takes effect, this guide will help you understand and prepare for the upcoming changes.

Mar 23, 2026

Compliance

Renters' Rights Act

MHCLG

The Renters’ Rights Act information sheet 2026: What agents and landlords MUST do

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) has released a new information sheet on the Renters’ Rights Act. Here’s what that means for letting agents and landlords.

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Jan 23, 2026

Compliance

New EPC regulations 2026: The key details confirmed (so far)

Rental properties must reach EPC C by 2030. Here's how to make strategic investments and avoid paying huge lump sums to comply.

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Jan 20, 2026

Compliance

Landlords

Pets

Renting with pets: When can landlords say no under the Renters' Rights Act?

Renting with pets used to be challenging for tenants. But due to the Renters’ Rights Act, landlords have to consider requests by law.

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Dec 9, 2025

Compliance

Licensing

Kamma

How to stay ahead of property licensing, even when the rules keep changing

Jess Hulme, Business Development Manager at Kamma, lays out how real-time licensing intelligence helps you stay compliant and unlock new revenue.

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May 12, 2025

Compliance

Fraud

The secret to avoiding up to 7-figure sanctions fines

New regulation introduced in May 2025 means agents need to conduct sanctions checks on every tenant and landlord by law. Here’s how to ensure compliance.