<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[English Landlords Association]]></title><description><![CDATA[A membership Association created by Landlords, for Landlords.]]></description><link>https://www.englishlandlords.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 03:57:47 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.englishlandlords.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Right to Rent Changes from 1st October 2026: What Landlords Need to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1st October 2026, landlords in England who use digital identity verification for Right to Rent must use a registered Right to Rent Digital Verification Service Provider (RtR DVSP). ]]></description><link>https://www.englishlandlords.org/post/right-to-rent-changes-from-1st-october-2026-what-landlords-need-to-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4d026fc173d4ebce0c8ff9</guid><category><![CDATA[Housing Act Insights]]></category><category><![CDATA[Property Management Tips]]></category><category><![CDATA[Legislation]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:00:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5d8594_5c297ed1237745a0ae1abd1d326d0747~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>easternlandlords</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Reminder: 31st July Deadline for Existing Section 21 Cases!]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the abolition of Section 21 now in force, many landlords are understandably focused on learning the new possession grounds under Section 8. However, there remains one crucial deadline that some landlords may be in danger of missing.

If you served a valid Section 21 notice before 1st May 2026 and still intend to rely on it to recover possession, you must ensure that your possession proceedings are issued to the court by 31st July 2026]]></description><link>https://www.englishlandlords.org/post/final-reminder-31st-july-deadline-for-existing-section-21-cases</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4cdeafe1bf8909345a572b</guid><category><![CDATA[Legislation]]></category><category><![CDATA[Property Management Tips]]></category><category><![CDATA[Housing Act Insights]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:12:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5d8594_512bc1feba994febbcd4a2fde488f208~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>easternlandlords</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Written Statement of Terms – Clearing Up the Confusion (ELA Guidance)]]></title><description><![CDATA[There remain some grey areas around the issuing of the Written Statement of Terms.]]></description><link>https://www.englishlandlords.org/post/written-statement-of-terms-clearing-up-the-confusion-ela-guidance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3e4de21d5c8ba5651928b6</guid><category><![CDATA[Housing Act Insights]]></category><category><![CDATA[Property Management Tips]]></category><category><![CDATA[Legislation]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:29:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/88a469_fdee0998d86f405bad22daa2283d580f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_785,h_466,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>easternlandlords</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raising Standards: Managing Damp &#38; Condensation in Today’s Rental Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Damp, mould, and condensation are no longer minor maintenance issues they’re now central to legal compliance and tenant safety. With Awaab’s Law and the Renters’ Rights Act placing greater responsibility on landlords, taking a proactive approach has never been more important. In this blog, we explore the risks, the expectations, and how professional support from Aqua-Dri can help you stay compliant while protecting both your property and your tenants.]]></description><link>https://www.englishlandlords.org/post/raising-standards-managing-damp-condensation-in-today-s-rental-market</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3e4de21d5c8ba5651927f6</guid><category><![CDATA[Selective Licensing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Property Management Tips]]></category><category><![CDATA[Membership Benefits]]></category><category><![CDATA[Legislation]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:48:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/88a469_a75e7451cc5b420898f263c870757cc7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_500,h_137,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>easternlandlords</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Data Protection Complaint Rules – What Landlords Need to Know from 19th June]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 19th June 2026, there is an important change to UK data protection law that every landlord needs to be aware of.]]></description><link>https://www.englishlandlords.org/post/new-data-protection-complaint-rules-what-landlords-need-to-know-from-19th-june</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3e4de31d5c8ba5651928c0</guid><category><![CDATA[Legislation]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Property Management Tips]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:00:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/88a469_41a502e4a9b64ce3bbf30d0f6ddb37ae~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>easternlandlords</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the HHSRS – and Why Every Landlord Needs to Understand It,(Especially Now) changes coming from the 22nd June]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve ever had a council inspection, received an improvement notice, or been told your property has a “Category 1 hazard”, you’ve already come face-to-face with the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).]]></description><link>https://www.englishlandlords.org/post/what-is-the-hhsrs-and-why-every-landlord-needs-to-understand-it-especially-now</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3e4de21d5c8ba5651927f8</guid><category><![CDATA[Property Management Tips]]></category><category><![CDATA[Legislation]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:50:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/88a469_9c57d09cb2334caf9abf24b2352eafec~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_767,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>easternlandlords</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student HMOs: Have You Served Your Ground 4A Notice Yet?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you let to students in HMOs, there’s an important deadline creeping up that many landlords are still missing.]]></description><link>https://www.englishlandlords.org/post/student-hmos-have-you-served-your-ground-4a-notice-yet</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3e4de21d5c8ba565192828</guid><category><![CDATA[Student let]]></category><category><![CDATA[Property Management Tips]]></category><category><![CDATA[Legislation]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:40:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/88a469_3904d0bdc784410e9d1de18d8cbb1329~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>easternlandlords</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Renters’ Rights Act Has Arrived What Landlords MUST Do Now And How to Get Your Property Back Without Section 21]]></title><description><![CDATA[As of 1st May 2026, the biggest overhaul of the private rented sector in a generation is now live.]]></description><link>https://www.englishlandlords.org/post/the-renters-rights-act-has-arrived-what-do-we-do-now</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3e4de21d5c8ba565192830</guid><category><![CDATA[Property Management Tips]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Legislation]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:31:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/88a469_5d1d81d1b37c498297ae535548505b53~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>easternlandlords</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Renters’ Rights Act Is Now Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[As of today, 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act is law.This is not guidance, not consultation, and not a future change. The rules governing residential tenancies in England have now fundamentally changed.]]></description><link>https://www.englishlandlords.org/post/the-renters-rights-act-is-now-live</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3e4de31d5c8ba5651928d1</guid><category><![CDATA[Housing Act Insights]]></category><category><![CDATA[Property Management Tips]]></category><category><![CDATA[Membership Benefits]]></category><category><![CDATA[Legislation]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 07:03:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/88a469_e731880e42fc4d21aede813c42cba096~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>easternlandlords</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Check your Paperwork!]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1st May: Why Almost All Your Landlord Paperwork Needs Updating]]></description><link>https://www.englishlandlords.org/post/copy-of-check-your-paperwork</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3e4de21d5c8ba565192820</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Property Management Tips]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:30:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_a08e2a290da745ce8181d333cfa32ee6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>easternlandlords</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Periodic Tenancy available!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our New Assured Periodic Tenancy (APT) Is Now Available for Members. We’re pleased to confirm that the ELA’s new Assured Periodic Tenancy (APT) agreement is now live and available exclusively to ELA members.]]></description><link>https://www.englishlandlords.org/post/new-periodic-tenancy-available</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3e4de21d5c8ba56519284f</guid><category><![CDATA[membership benefits]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Legislation]]></category><category><![CDATA[Membership Benefits]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:22:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/88a469_00d000e83c084c4497cb5289ab155d1e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>easternlandlords</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fosters Legal Surgery Wednesday 8th April 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[A reminder that one of the great benefits for members of ELA is access to a free 15-minute slot at our legal surgery with Fosters Solicitors. There are spaces available for tomorrow's Legal Surgery. If you would like to make use this service, please do get in touch with the team at ELA who can arrange that for you. 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Failure to do so could result in fines of up to £7,000, so it’s essential that landlords act quickly and keep proper records.]]></description><link>https://www.englishlandlords.org/post/the-renters-rights-act-information-sheet-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3e4de31d5c8ba5651928ca</guid><category><![CDATA[Housing Act Insights]]></category><category><![CDATA[Property Management Tips]]></category><category><![CDATA[Legislation]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:05:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/88a469_91a30bde3ba04c13a99e9d97a0dfa230~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>easternlandlords</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great Yarmouth Selective Licensing:]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you own or manage a rental property in Great Yarmouth, you may need to apply for a Selective Licence]]></description><link>https://www.englishlandlords.org/post/great-yarmouth-selective-licensing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3e4de31d5c8ba5651928d6</guid><category><![CDATA[Selective Licensing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Property Management Tips]]></category><category><![CDATA[Legislation]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:30:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/88a469_3aa29e697a4c46a994995a82a36858a8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>easternlandlords</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Landlords Need to Know Ahead of the 19 March Rate Decision - Market Outlook, Limited Company Trends &#38; Why Mortgage Brokers Still Beat AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The spring market is approaching with a palpable sense of anticipation. 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