Money · 23 September 2026 · 6 min read
Rent increases in a periodic tenancy: how Section 13 works
How landlords can raise rent under a periodic tenancy in England, including the Section 13 notice rules, once-a-year limit, tribunal referrals and how to keep proof of service.
Read the postCompliance · 17 September 2026 · 5 min read
Landlord registration in England: what we know so far
The government is introducing a national landlord register. Here is what private landlords should prepare for, including the likely £65 per property fee and the requirement to upload EPC and EICR certificates.
Read the postCompliance · 15 September 2026 · 5 min read
Deposit protection deadlines: a landlord's guide
The 30-day deadline, prescribed information, approved schemes and penalties for private landlords protecting tenancy deposits in England.
Read the postCompliance · 9 September 2026 · 6 min read
Ending a tenancy properly: a checklist for landlords and tenants
A practical checklist for ending an assured periodic tenancy in England, from valid notice and final inspection to deposit return — and how Signlet keeps both sides on the same page.
Read the postCompliance · 7 September 2026 · 6 min read
Gas safety, EPC and electrical certificates: a landlord checklist
The three certificates every private landlord in England must keep current: gas safety, Energy Performance Certificate and electrical installation safety. Deadlines, costs and record keeping.
Read the postCompliance · 25 August 2026 · 5 min read
Right to rent checks: a landlord's checklist
A step-by-step checklist for carrying out right to rent checks in England, including acceptable documents, follow-up checks, record keeping and penalties.
Read the postLegislation · 24 August 2026 · 6 min read
How to serve a valid Section 13 rent increase notice
The rules for increasing rent under a periodic tenancy in England: which form to use, timing, frequency, method of service, and what to do if the tenant challenges it.
Read the postSignlet · 18 August 2026 · 3 min read
Why choose Signlet?
Why choose Signlet? Low-cost tenancy creation, rent collection and deposit protection for UK private landlords — designed by landlords to be safe, simple and affordable.
Read the postLegislation · 14 July 2026 · 6 min read
Renting reform: what actually changed for private landlords
Fixed terms are gone, all assured tenancies are periodic, and rent rises follow a statutory notice. A practical summary of what private landlords need to do differently.
Read the postMoney · 2 June 2026 · 5 min read
What rent collection actually costs a private landlord
Letting agent percentages, flat-fee services and bank transfers compared on a £650 a month tenancy — including the admin costs that never appear on an invoice.
Read the postDisputes · 21 April 2026 · 5 min read
The evidence that actually holds up in a deposit dispute
Deposit adjudicators decide on documents, not recollection. What to record at the start, during and at the end of a tenancy so a claim stands up.
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