Free Landlord Guides – Landlord Knowledge

Landlord Knowledge provides a range of landlord guides covering regulation, compliance, possession, licensing, rent rules, property safety, tax and tenancy management.

Browse the maintained online guides below. Requirements can depend on the property, tenancy and location, so use the relevant specialist guide and its official sources for the detail.

Landlord regulation, compliance and licensing guides

• Landlord Regulation Guide
• Renters’ Rights Act Guide
• Section 8 Landlord Guide
• Section 8 Grounds Guide
• Rent Increase Rules Guide
• Landlord Licensing Guide
• HMO Licensing Guide
• Right to Rent Guide
• Tenancy Deposit Protection Guide
• PRS Database Guide – registration rollout from 15 December 2026
• PRS Ombudsman Guide
• Energy Efficiency and EPC Guide

Managing a tenancy and property

• Tenant Referencing Guide
• Gas Safety Guide
• Electrical Safety and EICR Guide
• Landlord Repair Responsibilities Guide

Tax and buy-to-let guides

• Making Tax Digital for Landlords Guide
• Buy-to-Let Finance Guide: Mortgages, Costs and Remortgaging
• Buy-to-Let Investment Guide

Forms and documents

• Periodic Tenancy Agreement Template for England
• Landlord Forms and Documents

 

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Archived PDF landlord guides 

Please note: some older downloadable PDF guides below may not reflect the latest landlord rules, procedures or compliance requirements. For the most up-to-date guidance, please use the current online guides above.

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