Concentric Sales & Lettings Liverpool

17/06/2026

Landlords, council enforcement is no longer something to ignore.

Following the Renters’ Rights Act, local authorities now have stronger powers to request tenancy files, inspect records and take action where they believe housing offences may be taking place.

This does not just affect “bad landlords”. It means good landlords need to be even more diligent with their paperwork, compliance and tenancy management.

The key message is simple: if you are managing a rental property, you need to know what could be asked of you and make sure your records are in order.

We've put together a video from a recent landlord seminar where we explain what the new enforcement powers mean in practical terms and what landlords should be aware of moving forward.

Click here to watch and learn more: https://youtu.be/S3YdLtPnqZ8

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15/06/2026

One unpaid tenant could now cost you months of income and most landlords are underestimating just how long this can drag on.

With the removal of Section 21 and more cases going through the courts, regaining possession can take several months, sometimes longer, leaving you exposed financially the entire time.

That’s why more landlords are turning to one simple layer of protection: rent guarantee. It’s not about expecting problems, it’s about protecting your income if they happen.

If your tenant stopped paying tomorrow, how long could you realistically carry that loss?

📽️ Watch the full video on YouTube to understand how to protect yourself under the new rules – link in comments.

14/06/2026

Landlords, you can still say no to pets.

But now the Renters’ Rights Act is in force, how you respond matters more than ever.

A tenant must request a pet in writing, and landlords must respond properly within 28 days.

Get the process wrong, ignore the request, or refuse without a reasonable reason, and you could be putting yourself at risk.

This is one of those changes that sounds simple on the surface, but could easily catch landlords out if they are not handling it properly.

If you want to learn more about what this means in practice, check the comments on this post for the full video.

12/06/2026

Landlords, saying “no pets” is no longer as simple as it used to be.

Now the Renters’ Rights Act is in force, tenants have a clearer route to request a pet in writing, and landlords must respond properly within the required timeframe.

But this is where many landlords could get caught out. It is not just about whether you say yes or no. It is about how you respond, why you respond that way, and whether your reason for refusing would actually stand up if challenged.

There are still situations where a landlord may be able to refuse a pet request, but there are also reasons that may no longer be enough.

Our team have put together a video, where Ali & Elisha sit down to explain what landlords need to know before making a decision on pets in rented properties.

Watch the video on our YouTube channel, to understand what has changed and where the risks now sit:

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12/06/2026

The rules around rent increases have changed — are you aware of how much power has shifted?

Since the introduction of the new system in May, rent increases must now follow a far more formal process. Informal agreements and traditional rent review clauses no longer give landlords the protection or flexibility they once did.

And here’s the part most landlords haven’t fully understood yet - even if your proposed increase is fair and supported by market evidence, a tenant can still challenge it through tribunal. While that process plays out, you could be left collecting the old rent for months while waiting for a decision.

In reality, some landlords may end up losing six months or more of increased rental income despite eventually “winning” the case.

This is why communication, supporting evidence, and watertight paperwork are now critical. The landlords who stay proactive and structured will put themselves in a far stronger position than those still relying on the old way of doing things.

👉 If you want to understand exactly how rent increases now work under the new rules, we’ve linked a full YouTube video explaining more in the comments of this post.

10/06/2026

Unfortunately, most landlords haven’t realised this yet - it’s now going to take longer and more planning, to regain possession of your property.

Notice periods have increased, and if you plan to sell or move back in, you can’t use those grounds for the first 12 months of a new tenancy. That means less flexibility and more forward planning from day one.

The landlords who stay in control will be the ones who understand these timelines before they need them.

Would you know your position if you needed your property back?

👉 Watch the full video on YouTube to understand exactly how this works – link in comments.

06/06/2026

Dealing with anti-social tenants has always been one of the biggest frustrations for landlords, especially when complaints drag on, courts feel unpredictable and too often, nothing actually gets resolved.

This is one area where the rules have finally shifted in your favour! There is now a new mandatory ground for anti-social behaviour, which means if the criteria are met, the court is far more likely to grant possession, instead of leaving it to discretion, where outcomes were never guaranteed.

This is a significant change - for years, landlords have been stuck dealing with disruption, stress, and financial loss without a clear or reliable route to act. Now there is a stronger framework to support you, but only if you understand how to use it properly.

The landlords who stay protected won’t just know this exists, they’ll know when to act, how to evidence it, and how to move decisively.

If one of your tenants caused serious issues tomorrow, would you know exactly what to do under the new rules?

📽️ If you want a clear breakdown of how this works and how to handle it correctly, watch the full video on YouTube – link in the comments.

04/06/2026

A lot of landlords still think compliance is about paperwork. It’s not. It’s about whether your processes actually protect you when something goes wrong.

Because in 2026, the landlords under pressure usually aren’t reckless; they’re just relying on outdated ways of managing modern tenancies.

And that gap is becoming expensive.

👉 𝗜𝗳 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄, 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂?

02/06/2026

Landlords now face a much bigger financial risk if they get compliance wrong.

Now that the Renters’ Rights Act is law, Rent Repayment Orders are one of the areas landlords cannot afford to overlook.

In some cases, tenants may be able to claim back up to 24 months’ rent if a landlord falls foul of certain rules. That could mean thousands of pounds at risk, especially where licensing, enforcement, or property standards have not been handled correctly.

This is why compliance can no longer be treated as a “deal with it later” issue. The rules have changed, enforcement is increasing, and landlords need to understand exactly where they stand.

We recently hosted a seminar for Liverpool landlords and our team has put together a video covering this topic.

Watch the full video for guidance 👉 https://youtu.be/_rubt7pGH48

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01/06/2026

Section 21 is gone but that doesn’t mean landlords have lost all control.

Since May, the rules around possession have changed dramatically and a lot of landlords are panicking unnecessarily.

Yes, you can no longer use Section 21, but you can still regain possession if you need to sell your property, move yourself or a family member in, or if your tenant falls into rent arrears.

The real issue now isn’t whether landlords still have rights, it’s whether landlords understand how the new system actually works because the landlords who stay protected won’t be the ones reacting emotionally to headlines - they’ll be the ones who understand the grounds available to them and know how to use them correctly.

So ask yourself: Are you basing your decisions on fear or on facts?

👉 Watch the full video on YouTube to understand what landlords can still legally do under the new rules.