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Landlords of Houses in Multiple Occupation – what you need to know in 2026
Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) remain one of the most highly regulated areas of the private rental sector. Because HMOs involve shared living arrangements, they are subject to stricter licensing, safety, and management requirements than single‑let properties....
Tenant fee rules explained: What’s allowed under the Renters Rights Act 2025
Last updated: April 2026 The rules on what landlords and letting agents can charge have evolved since the Tenant Fees Act 2019 first came into force. Under the combined framework of the Tenant Fees Act 2019 and the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, all tenancies are covered —...
Renters’ Rights Act 2025: What Landlords Need to Know in 2026
Last updated: April 2026 The Renters’ Rights Act is the most significant shake-up of the private rented sector in a generation. The Act is in force as of 1 May 2026, introducing a range of regulatory changes designed to give renters greater housing security and...
How to be a responsible landlord
Do you understand your responsibilities as a landlord? Your responsibilities as a landlord are not only a legal obligation but also make sound business sense. Ensuring the right paperwork is in place, dealing promptly with repairs and having clear communication with...
Right to rent guide for landlords
What is the right to rent? As a landlord, you are legally required to check the immigration status of all tenants, lodgers and any other adults who will be living in your property to make sure they have a right to rent residential property in England. The right to...
Meet the Artist – Naomi Grace Willmott
Our second exhibition of the year is an artist that brings story telling to textiles. Naomi Grace Willmott is a textile artist, using various techniques to create her work. She has grown to love weaving, printmaking, and surface design, with a practice grounded in...
Sabina Smith celebrates successful first year at Cartridges Law
Exeter divorce solicitor Sabina Smith has marked a successful first year as a Partner at Cartridges Law. Since joining the firm in January 2025 to lead the divorce and finance work, her team has gone from strength to strength as Sabina has attracted a steady flow of...
Meet the Artist – Henrietta Clavering
For our first exhibition of 2026, cARTridges welcomes Devon-based artist Henrietta Clavering. Henrietta works in oils, graphite, charcoal and pastels, creating and teaching from her studio in Poltimore on the edge of Exeter. She studied Sculpture at Edinburgh...
Meet the Residential Conveyancing Team: Veronica Bampton
Our Residential Conveyancing team guides clients through buying and selling property, ensuring a smooth, stress-free process. In our latest team spotlight, we chat to Conveyancing Assistant, Veronica Bampton. Name: Veronica Bampton Job title: Conveyancing...
Quirk Theatre talks Storytelling, Community and Creativity
Quirk Theatre are back in our cARTridges Gallery with another fantastic showcase of their past and present productions. In an interview with Katie Villa, Artistic Director of Quirk, we find out why this year they are bringing back an audience favourite, Ernie and...
Meet the Residential Conveyancing Team: Grant Clark
Our Residential Conveyancing team guides clients through buying and selling property, ensuring a smooth, stress-free process. Continuing our interviews with the team, next we meet Grant Clark, Trainee Solicitor in our Property Team. Name: Grant Clark Job title: ...
Ending the presumption of parental involvement: what it means for families
A major shift is happening in the Family Courts in England and Wales. For decades, the law has worked on the principle that it is usually best for children to have contact with both parents, known as “presumption of parental involvement”. However, the government has...