Renting out your property
Information from UK Government.
Renting is changing (May 2026)
The rules about private renting are changing on 1 May 2026.
Approved landlords list of approved bodies
A list of approved bodies for landlords
Electrical safety standards
Electrical Safety Standards in the private rented sector (England) Regulations 2020
HMO licence fees
Details of the current licence fees and discounts
Houses in multiple occupation (HMO's)
Information about HMOs
Housing standards - privately rented houses and HMO's
Information about the health and safety rating scheme, illegal evictions and more
Illegal eviction
Information about Illegal eviction or harassment from your landlord
Legionella and landlords' responsibilities
Health and Safety Executive - Legionella and landlords responsibilities
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES)
From 1st April 2020 local authorities are required to enforce Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) in the private rented sector (PRS).
Smoke and carbon monoxide
Important information for landlords and tenants