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Guidance Notes: Property Advertising Compliance for Landlords in England

PROP.RES.PRL.02

These Guidance Notes on Property Advertising Compliance for Landlords in England provides landlords in England with a clear overview of the legal requirements when advertising residential properties to rent. 

Why Landlords Should Download This Guidance 

With increased regulation under the Renters’ Rights Act and evolving consumer protection laws, landlords must take a more structured and compliant approach to advertising rental properties. 

Failure to meet these standards can lead to significant financial and legal consequences. 

This Guidance helps landlords understand their legal obligations and avoid costly mistakes when advertising properties. 

Who This Guidance Is For

This Guidance is suitable for:

  • Private residential landlords in England
  • Landlords advertising properties without a letting agent 
  • Letting agents seeking a compliance overview 
  • Landlords preparing property listings for online platforms or marketing materials 

Key Benefits of This Guidance

This Guidance provides practical information on:

  • The new rules introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act, including the ban on rental bidding and anti-discrimination rules; and 
  • Consumer protection requirements and material information 

By using this Guidance, landlords can:

  • Ensure property listings are accurate, transparent, and legally compliant 
  • Reduce the risk of financial penalties and enforcement action 
  • Understand what information must be included in advertisements 
  • Avoid common compliance pitfalls in the private rented sector
  • Demonstrate a professional and lawful approach to letting property 

Guidance Notes: Property Advertising Compliance for Landlords in England is part of Property. Just £38.50 + VAT provides unlimited downloads from Property for 1 year.

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