Landlord Guides & Articles

Practical guides for UK landlords on Making Tax Digital, HMO compliance, the Renters' Rights Act, Section 24 and more from the RentVault team.

• Making Tax Digital for Landlords — The Complete 2026 Guide

  Tax & MTD · 2026-06-24 · 12 min read

  Everything UK landlords need to know about Making Tax Digital for Income Tax — who is affected and when, the thresholds, quarterly submissions, Section 24, penalties, and how to get compliant.

• HHSRS Changes 23 June 2026 — What Every UK Landlord Needs to Know

  Compliance · 2026-06-19 · 8 min read

  The HHSRS is being simplified from 23 June 2026 — 29 hazards become 21, A-J bands become High, Medium and Low. Here is what changes, what stays the same, and what landlords need to do now.

• Thinking of Leaving the Market? Why Staying Compliant Beats Selling Up

  Compliance · 2026-06-19 · 10 min read

  Tens of thousands of landlords are exiting over compliance anxiety — yet the data shows those who stay and get organised are thriving. Here is why, plus a 30-day plan to get compliant.

• How to Serve a Section 8 Notice in 2026 — The Complete Landlord Guide

  Legal Updates · 2026-06-14 · 10 min read

  Section 8 is now the only route to possession in England. This step-by-step guide covers every ground, the correct notice periods, and how to serve a notice that stands up at court.

• Section 21 Is Gone — What Every Landlord in England Must Do Now

  Legal Updates · 2026-06-09 · 8 min read

  Section 21 no-fault evictions were abolished on 1 May 2026 under the Renters' Rights Act 2025. Here is what changed, what grounds you can now use, and exactly what to do next.

• Your First MTD Quarterly Submission Is Due 7 August 2026 — Here's Exactly What to Do

  Tax & MTD · 2026-06-04 · 7 min read

  Your first MTD quarterly update, covering April to June 2026, is due by 7 August 2026. Here is exactly what to submit, how to submit it, and what happens if you miss the deadline.

• HMO Licensing 2026: A Complete Compliance Checklist for UK Landlords

  Compliance · 2026-05-12 · 13 min read

  HMO landlords face one of the heaviest compliance burdens in UK rental law. Mandatory, additional and selective licensing explained, plus a full 2026 checklist for staying compliant.

• The Renters' Rights Act 2025: A Complete Guide for UK Landlords

  Legal Updates · 2026-05-07 · 14 min read

  The Renters' Rights Act 2025 is the most significant change to private rental law since 1988. Section 21 abolition, new possession grounds, the landlord database and Awaab's Law explained.

• MTD ITSA for UK Landlords: April 2026, 2027 and 2028 Explained

  Tax & MTD · 2026-04-30 · 13 min read

  MTD ITSA is now mandatory for landlords earning over £50,000 (from April 2026). The threshold drops to £30,000 in April 2027 and £20,000 in April 2028. Quarterly submissions, digital records, and what you need to do.