https://veylox.uk/blog Plain-English guides to renting law in England for landlords and renters, from VEYLO X. en-GB Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://veylox.uk/blog/how-to-check-if-a-landlord-really-owns-the-property https://veylox.uk/blog/how-to-check-if-a-landlord-really-owns-the-property Anyone can look up who owns a property in England. The GOV.UK property summary is free and the title register, which names the owner, costs £7. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://veylox.uk/blog/do-i-need-a-guarantor-to-rent-in-england https://veylox.uk/blog/do-i-need-a-guarantor-to-rent-in-england No law requires a guarantor, and none stops a landlord asking for one. What a guarantee covers, what you cannot be charged, and what to do if you have none. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://veylox.uk/blog/what-do-i-need-to-rent-in-england-if-i-am-moving-from-abroad https://veylox.uk/blog/what-do-i-need-to-rent-in-england-if-i-am-moving-from-abroad You do not need British citizenship to rent in England, and a UK credit history is not a legal requirement. What to prepare before you arrive. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://veylox.uk/blog/how-can-a-landlord-increase-rent-under-the-renters-rights-act-2025 https://veylox.uk/blog/how-can-a-landlord-increase-rent-under-the-renters-rights-act-2025 Under the Renters' Rights Act 2025, rent on most private tenancies in England can rise only once a year, through the statutory process. How it works. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://veylox.uk/blog/renters-rights-act-2025-explained https://veylox.uk/blog/renters-rights-act-2025-explained The Renters' Rights Act 2025 in England: the end of Section 21, periodic tenancies and once-a-year rent rules, in force since 1 May 2026. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://veylox.uk/blog/what-epc-rating-do-you-need-to-rent-out-a-property https://veylox.uk/blog/what-epc-rating-do-you-need-to-rent-out-a-property A property let in England needs a valid EPC, and under MEES it must generally be band E or better. The current rule, exemptions, and the band C plan. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://veylox.uk/blog/what-is-the-private-rented-sector-database https://veylox.uk/blog/what-is-the-private-rented-sector-database The Private Rented Sector Database is a national register of private landlords and let properties in England, created by the Renters' Rights Act 2025. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://veylox.uk/blog/when-was-section-21-abolished https://veylox.uk/blog/when-was-section-21-abolished Section 21 no-fault evictions ended for new notices in England on 1 May 2026. What replaced it, the Section 8 grounds, and the transitional rules. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://veylox.uk/blog/how-does-deposit-protection-work-in-england https://veylox.uk/blog/how-does-deposit-protection-work-in-england Your deposit must go into an approved scheme within 30 days, with the prescribed information in the same window. The schemes, the cap, and what to do. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://veylox.uk/blog/what-is-a-periodic-tenancy-under-the-renters-rights-act-2025 https://veylox.uk/blog/what-is-a-periodic-tenancy-under-the-renters-rights-act-2025 A periodic tenancy rolls on from one rent period to the next with no fixed end date. Since 1 May 2026 it is the standard tenancy in England. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://veylox.uk/blog/can-a-landlord-charge-me-for-referencing-in-england https://veylox.uk/blog/can-a-landlord-charge-me-for-referencing-in-england No. In England, charging a tenant for referencing or a credit check is a banned fee under the Tenant Fees Act 2019. What you can lawfully be asked to pay. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://veylox.uk/blog/what-documents-do-landlords-need-before-letting-a-property https://veylox.uk/blog/what-documents-do-landlords-need-before-letting-a-property What a landlord in England needs before a tenancy starts: gas, electrical and EPC certificates, the Right to Rent check and the deposit paperwork. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://veylox.uk/blog/how-long-does-tenant-referencing-take-in-england https://veylox.uk/blog/how-long-does-tenant-referencing-take-in-england Tenant referencing in England usually takes one to five working days, with most checks back within 48 to 72 hours. What affects the timeline. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://veylox.uk/blog/what-is-a-right-to-rent-share-code https://veylox.uk/blog/what-is-a-right-to-rent-share-code A Right to Rent share code is a free GOV.UK code that lets a landlord confirm your right to rent online. Who needs one, how to get it, how long it lasts. Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://veylox.uk/blog/eicr-for-landlords-how-often-and-what-happens-if-you-miss-it https://veylox.uk/blog/eicr-for-landlords-how-often-and-what-happens-if-you-miss-it What an EICR is, how often a landlord in England needs one, the codes that require remedial work, and the penalties for letting it lapse. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://veylox.uk/blog/landlord-compliance-checklist-england-2026 https://veylox.uk/blog/landlord-compliance-checklist-england-2026 The 2026 compliance checklist for landlords in England: EPC, gas, electrical, Right to Rent, deposit protection, alarms and the Renters' Rights Act. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://veylox.uk/blog/landlord-gas-safety-certificate-cp12-dates-and-renewals https://veylox.uk/blog/landlord-gas-safety-certificate-cp12-dates-and-renewals What a landlord gas safety certificate (CP12) is, the annual deadline in England, the renewal window that keeps your date stable, and the tenant copy. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://veylox.uk/blog/renters-rights-act-2025-what-landlords-need-to-do https://veylox.uk/blog/renters-rights-act-2025-what-landlords-need-to-do The Renters' Rights Act 2025 for landlords in England: the end of Section 21, periodic tenancies, and the database and Ombudsman still to come. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://veylox.uk/blog/how-right-to-rent-works-for-tenants-in-england https://veylox.uk/blog/how-right-to-rent-works-for-tenants-in-england A plain-English guide to the Right to Rent check for renters in England: what it is, which documents you need, and how to get through it without stress. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://veylox.uk/blog/renter-document-checklist-england https://veylox.uk/blog/renter-document-checklist-england The documents usually asked for when you apply for a rental home in England, and where each one comes from. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://veylox.uk/blog/what-landlords-can-and-cannot-ask-when-you-rent https://veylox.uk/blog/what-landlords-can-and-cannot-ask-when-you-rent Know your rights as a renter in England: what a landlord can ask for, what they cannot charge you for, and how to spot a request that crosses the line. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000