The lettings world is changing and for landlords, the landscape is shifting dramatically. From 1st May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force across England, introducing a host of new obligations, rights, and protections for tenants. For landlords, especially those with portfolios of buy-to-let properties in Kent, these changes aren’t just bureaucratic tweaks, they represent a fundamental shift in how rental properties must be managed.
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A £25,200 Lesson in HMO Compliance for Kent Landlords!
A local authority in Kent has recently fined two landlords a total of £25,200.
The landlords were operating an HMO in Sittingbourne, Kent and were fined for having more occupants than allowed by their license.
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