Advice for Kent landlords and agents

Practical, evidence-led guidance on inventories, inspections and deposit disputes — written for letting agents and landlords across Ashford, Folkestone and Canterbury.

Legislation

Three Months of Open-Ended Tenancies: What the Renters’ Rights Act Has Done to Your Check-Out Process

Since 1 May 2026 every assured tenancy is open-ended. Here’s what that’s done to notice periods, check-in reports and deposit compliance.

Fair Wear and Tear, Betterment and Apportionment: The Sums Adjudicators Actually Do

Three terms that decide most contested deposit claims — and the maths adjudicators use to apply them.

Pets, the 28-Day Rule and a Deposit That Hasn’t Grown

Tenants can now request pets, but the deposit cap hasn’t moved. What landlords can and can’t require.

Mid-Term Inspections Are Becoming a Compliance Record, Not a Courtesy

The Decent Homes Standard and open-ended tenancies both point the same way: regular inspections matter more than ever.

What Adjudicators Actually Want to See: An Evidence Checklist

A practical checklist for check-in and check-out reports that hold up when a claim is contested.