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LetSafe UK gives private landlords professional-grade, regulation-current templates and free tools. We are happy to provide expert comment, data and background for journalists working on renting and landlord-law stories.
About LetSafe UK
LetSafe UK launched in 2026 to give landlords an alternative to paying letting agents for paperwork: professional-grade legal templates, each reviewed against the current text of the governing legislation before it goes on sale, covering England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. It is run by Richard Wood, trading as LetSafe UK. We provide self-help templates and plain-English guidance, not legal advice.
Spokesperson
Richard Wood
Founder, LetSafe UKRichard founds and runs LetSafe UK and drafts and reviews every template and guide against the current legislation, including the Renters' Rights Act 2025 and the Housing Act 1988. He can comment on the Renters' Rights Act, Section 21 abolition, Section 8 possession, deposits and landlord compliance. Richard is not a solicitor, and LetSafe provides self-help templates, not legal advice. Background and bio: about the author.
Story angles and expert comment
Section 21 abolished
No-fault eviction ended in England on 1 May 2026. Section 8 on a valid ground is now the only route to possession. We can explain what that means for landlords and tenants in plain English.
The cost and timeline of possession
What a Section 8 case actually costs and how long it takes under the new grounds. We can share worked figures from our free eviction-cost calculator.
Deposits, HMOs and compliance
Deposit caps and deductions, HMO licensing, and the compliance deadlines landlords now face. Practical, regulation-current comment, not legalese.
Four-nation differences
How the rules differ across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, a common source of landlord confusion we can clarify.
Free tools and data for journalists
Our free tools are open for anyone to use or cite. We are also happy to provide the underlying figures or a tailored data cut for a story, just ask.
- Section 8 Ground Picker · which grounds apply to a given situation
- Eviction-cost calculator · estimated cost and timeline of a possession case
- Deposit-cap checker · the maximum deposit a landlord can take
- Rent-increase tool · how and when rent can lawfully rise under the new regime
- Notice checker · whether a notice meets the current rules
Press contact
For comment, data or interviews, email richard@letsafeuk.co.uk. We aim to respond the same working day. Logo and brand assets are available on request. LetSafe UK is run by Richard Wood, trading as LetSafe UK, Bromborough, Wirral, and is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office.