The Rent Right blog
Practical guides and the latest legislation news for landlords and tenants across South & West Yorkshire.
The new Private Rented Sector Database: what landlords need to know
The Government has confirmed that the long-anticipated Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database is on its way, and has published its first official guidance telling landlords to "get ready to register." This is...
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How to Switch Letting Agents (It’s Easier Than You Think)
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Serving Barnsley · Rotherham · Wakefield · Sheffield and across South & West Yorkshire So you've found a property you love and you're ready...
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Missed the RRA Information Sheet Deadline? Here’s What Landlords Need to Know A guide for private landlords in England — June 2026 The 31...
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The government has officially released the Renters' Rights Act Information Sheet 2026, and if you're a private landlord with tenants in the private rented...
Read more →Deposit Protection: Getting It Right Every Time
Deposit Protection: Getting It Right Every Time Deposit protection seems straightforward — but it's one of the most common areas where landlords in South...
Read more →Section 13 Rent Reviews: The New Rules Explained
Section 13 Rent Reviews: The New Rules Explained Rent increases have always been a sensitive topic in the private rented sector. With the Renters'...
Read more →EPC Band C by 2030: What South Yorkshire Landlords Need to Know
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) requirements are tightening — and if you're a landlord in Barnsley, Rotherham, Sheffield, or Wakefield, you need to start planning...
Read more →Section 21 Ending May 2026: Your Action Plan
Section 21 Ending May 2026: Your Action Plan The clock is ticking. From 1st May 2026, Section 21 "no fault" evictions will be abolished...
Read more →Renters’ Rights Act 2025: What South Yorkshire Landlords Must Know
Renters' Rights Act 2025: What South Yorkshire Landlords Must Know The Renters' Rights Act 2025 represents the biggest shake-up to the private rented sector...
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