Practice Direction 55C was brought in last year to ease back into possession proceedings after they were suspended during the pandemic.

Where a deposit has not been protected within 30 days of being received, the only way a section 21 can then be served is by returning the deposit in full to the tenant or agreeing deductions.

Build to rent is finally gaining a foothold in the housing market as a viable alternative to letting from a private landlord.

Thousands of landlords manage their letting properties without help from a letting agent, but many are worried about making mistakes that could lead to a hefty fine.

Private rents seem reinvigorated after spending months stuck in the doldrums, according to the latest data.