19/08/2026
7 Mistakes London Landlords Make Self-Managing in 2026
# Are London Landlords Sleepwalking Into Five-Figure Fines?
The rules governing private rentals have shifted dramatically, and self-managing landlords in London are paying a steep price for not keeping up. From missed deadlines under the Renters' Rights Act to unlicensed HMOs and botched deposit protection, the mistakes are entirely avoidable β yet increasingly common. With penalties now reaching Β£40,000 and possession becoming harder to enforce, the cost of going it alone has never been higher. Here are the seven critical errors catching landlords out right now.
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