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23/04/2026

Not your typical letting agent. 👋

✔️ Local & independent
✔️ Personal service
✔️ You call… we answer 📞
✔️ We do things properly

No call centres.
No being passed around.
No nonsense.

Big enough to deliver. Small enough to care.

📞 01923 447192
📧 [email protected]

21/04/2026

Section 21 is going…
but what does that actually mean for landlords? 🤔

There’s a lot of noise around this right now.

Here’s the reality ⬇️

❌ No more “no-fault” evictions
✔️ All tenancies become periodic
✔️ You’ll need a valid legal reason to regain possession

That could be:
✔️ Rent arrears
✔️ Selling the property
✔️ Moving back in

So no — landlords aren’t “losing control”…
👉 but the process has to be done properly

This is where good advice really matters.

At Latham Smith, we guide our landlords through every step 🤝
Clear advice. Correct process. No stress.

📞 01923 447192
📧 [email protected]

19/04/2026

Can you still increase rent after May 1st 2026? 💷

Yes… but the rules are changing.

✔️ All tenancies become periodic
✔️ Rent increases must follow a formal process
✔️ Usually limited to once per year
✔️ And the correct notice must be given

Get it wrong?
⚠️ Your increase could be invalid

This is where landlords get caught out.

At Latham Smith, we make sure it’s done properly, legally, and on time 🤝

No confusion. No missed deadlines. No stress.

📞 01923 447192
📧 [email protected]

17/04/2026

Right to Rent checks… are you doing them properly? 🪪

This isn’t optional — it’s a legal requirement.

✔️ Must be done before the tenancy starts
✔️ Must be carried out correctly
✔️ Must be recorded and stored

At Latham Smith, we use the official government online checking system 💻
It’s the most reliable way to stay compliant and protect our landlords.

Get it wrong?
⚠️ You could face fines of up to £20,000 per tenant

It’s not worth the risk.

Done properly. Done once. Done right.

📞 01923 447192
📧 [email protected]

15/04/2026

Is your property legally allowed to be let? 🏡

A lot of landlords don’t realise this… 😬

✔️ You must have a valid EPC
✔️ Minimum rating is E (unless exempt)
✔️ It must be given to your tenant

Ignore it?
⚠️ You could face penalties — and you may not be able to let the property at all

It’s a simple check… but one that gets missed.

At Latham Smith, we make sure everything is covered 🤝
No gaps. No risk. Fully compliant.

📞 01923 447192
📧 [email protected]

13/04/2026

Think you’ve served the How to Rent Guide properly? 📘

A lot of landlords don’t… 😬

✔️ It must be the latest version
✔️ Served at the right time
✔️ Given in the correct format

Miss it…
⚠️ You could lose your ability to serve notice

It’s one of those small things that can cause big problems.

At Latham Smith, we make sure everything is done properly — every time 🤝

No missed documents. No compliance gaps. No stress.

📞 01923 447192
📧 [email protected]

11/04/2026

Taking a deposit?
Don’t wing it. 😬

There are rules… and they’re not optional ⬇️

🚫 Too much deposit? Not allowed
⏰ Miss the 30-day deadline? Problem
📄 Forget Prescribed Information? Bigger problem

And yes…
⚠️ It can cost you thousands and stop you regaining possession

BUT — it doesn’t have to be stressful.

At Latham Smith, we handle it all for you 🤝
✔️ Protected properly
✔️ Deadlines met
✔️ DPS insured scheme (in most cases)
✔️ Smooth return of funds at the end

Done properly. Done once. Done right.

📞 01923 447192
📧 [email protected]

09/04/2026

Landlords, is your EICR up to date?

An Electrical Installation Condition Report must be carried out:
✔ every 5 years (or sooner if required)
✔ with a copy provided to your tenant
✔ to ensure the property remains safe and compliant

This is one of the key legal requirements — and one that is often overlooked until it’s too late.

For our managed properties, we always ensure compliance is kept fully up to date, so you don’t have to worry.

If you’re unsure where you stand, just ask.

📞 01923 447192
📧 [email protected]

07/04/2026

With 1 May fast approaching, new rental regulations are coming into force.

These changes will affect:
✔ how tenancies are structured
✔ how notices are served
✔ landlord compliance requirements

Now is the time to make sure everything is in place.

We are already working with our landlords to ensure they are fully prepared ahead of the changes.

If you’re unsure what this means for you, now is the time to ask.

📞 01923 447192
📧 [email protected]

05/04/2026

Have you served your tenant with the Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026?

This is one of the key documents landlords need to be aware of from 1 May 2026.

If you are unsure what must be served, when it should be served, or how to evidence it properly, we can help keep you compliant.

📞 01923 447192
📧 [email protected]

Address

Grosvenor Court, Mayfare
Watford
WD33DH

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 3pm

Website

http://www.lathamsmith.co.uk/

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