Angel Moves Resource Centre
Why Landlords & Letting Agents
Are Becoming Easy Targets
Understand who knows your legal obligations, how tenants learn about their rights, and why more landlords and letting agents are facing complaints, investigations, and legal claims.
Landlords Are Falling Behind While Tenants Learn Their Rights – Get Trained Now
Landlords: Your Tenant May Know Their Rights Better Than You Know Your Responsibilities
Most common, costly mistakes both agents & landlords are making
The biggest mistake many Landlords and Letting Agents are making is believing they're compliant when they may not be.
Click here for important findings & compliance statistics
Did you know the NRLA has identified around 168 compliance checks that landlords and letting agents should be aware of? Do you know what they are?
Did you know that Local Authority Enforcement Officers know that over 90% of Properties have never had a Category 1 & Category 2 Risk Assessment Survey done?
Did you know that Category 1 and Category 2 hazards can lead to civil penalties of up to £40,000 per breach, as well as other enforcement action?
We've identified more than 50 of the most common and costly compliance mistakes. In this series, we explain the first 10 that every landlord and letting agent should understand.
Watch the videos below to see whether you're making any of these common mistakes.
"I'm a Good Landlord" Isn't Enough Anymore
Think Your Letting Agent Has It Covered? Think Again
The Most Dangerous Assumption Landlords Make
They Only Give Improvement Notices — Why That's No
Landlords: Got All Your Certificates? That DOESN’T Mean You’re Fully Compliant
Landlords: Why a Fully Refurbished Property Can STILL Have Category 1 & 2 Hazards
Did you know 90% of properties have cat 1 & cat 2 hazards including new builds more than 5 years old?
Why Refurbished Properties Still Fail
Inspection vs HHSRS Risk Assessment
What Is a Category 1 Hazard?
Click here to expand full Cat 1 & Cat 2 breakdown
• What Is a Category 2 Hazard?
• Why Your Tenant May Know More Than You
• How AI Is Changing Tenant Complaints
• How One Repair Can Become a £40,000 Problem
• Why Local Authorities Don't All Enforce the Same Way
• What Your Letting Agent May Never Have Been Trained On
• The Documents an Enforcement Officer Could Ask to See
Many landlords and letting agents are unaware that their properties may contain Category 1 or Category 2 hazards.
AI is changing tenant complaints and most landlords don't realise how quickly things are changing.
Same Property. Same Hazard. Different Officer. Different Outcome.
Property Inspection vs Risk Assessment: The Difference Could Cost Landlords Thousands
Would You Prove You’re Compliant If the Council Knocked Tomorrow?
How one ignored repair can become a £40,000
Landlords: Your Property Could Have 29 Hazards You Don’t Know About
The cost of doing nothing = fines £40k, 24 months rent repayment order up to £72k+
disrepair claims
- £50k+ & sleepless nights
The Cost of Doing Nothing is simple in this new era: Fines, Penalties, 24 Month Rent Repayment Orders, Disrepair Claims, Multiple Claims running simultaneously, Sleepless Nights, Loss of Business or Property.
Landlords: Ignore These Small Problems and You Could Face £72,000 Claims
Landlords: That Small Repair You Keep Delaying Could Become a £40,000 Problem
What every landlord & agent needs to know about current housing compliance legislation
Being a Good Person does not make you a Good Landlord or Agent. Housing legislation changed significantly from 27 December 2025. The biggest change isn't just the new legislation—it's how existing legal duties are now being enforced.
Did you know Local Authorities have been given new investigatory powers to gather evidence and
investigate potential breaches?
Did you know enforcement officers can now build much stronger cases using information and records
available to them?
Did you know many landlords and letting agents have unknowingly got away with compliance failures
for years because enforcement resources were previously more limited?
Did you know that being a good person does not automatically make you a compliant landlord or
letting agent?
Did you know the greatest financial risks often exist inside the property itself, where Category 1
and Category 2 hazards may already be present?
Are you focusing only on the Renters' Rights Act, while overlooking the existing legal duties that
Local Authorities are now better equipped to enforce?
Watch these videos to understand what has changed, why it matters and what you should be doing now:
More Section 21: Why Landlords Must Check Their Properties BEFORE Eviction
21 Common, Costly Compliance Mistakes Agents and Landlords make on current Enforcement Legislation
Why Letting Agents Are More Exposed Under the New Renters’ Rights Rules
Letting Agents: These 6 Compliance Myths Could Cost You
Landlords: The Rules Have Changed – Here’s What You Need to Know in 2026
Risk
Assessment
Why every property needs a cat 1 & cat 2 risk assessment survey done IMMEDIATELY!!!
Many landlords and letting agents have never had a Category 1 & Category 2 Risk Assessment Survey carried out on their properties. This could be one of the biggest risks facing your business today.
Did you know that many Local Authorities already know most landlords and letting agents have never
had a Category 1 & Category 2 Risk Assessment Survey carried out?
Did you know that Category 1 & Category 2 hazards can expose you to civil penalties, housing
disrepair claims, Rent Repayment Orders and other costly legal issues?
Did you know that a tenant doesn't have to be injured before serious hazards become a
problem?
Have you checked whether your landlord and buildings insurance policy wording could affect cover
if legal obligations have not been met?
Have you checked whether your mortgage terms and conditions place legal obligations on you to
properly maintain your property?
Do you know where the Category 1 & Category 2 hazards are inside your property?
Why Every Property Is Different
The 29 Category 1 Hazards Explained
The Most Common Hazards We Find
Why Age Doesn't Determine Risk
Can a New Property Still Be High Risk?
What Happens During a Risk Assessment?
Why having Cat1 Hazards Makes Most Landlords & Buildings Insurance Void
Why Cat 1 Hazards Could Be Breaching Your BTL Mortgage
Why Choose Angel Moves?
What Makes Us Different?
At Angel Moves, we don't just study housing legislation—we've invested years in understanding how it is applied in practice, where landlords and letting agents are most exposed, and how those risks can be reduced.
Our Experience Includes:
- HHSRS Training: Framework used by Housing Enforcement Officers to identify property compliance gaps.
- NRLA Renters' Rights Act Training.
- Accountancy & Law Degree.
- CIPFA Training (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy).
- ACCA Training (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).
- 30+ Years Public Sector Experience: Working with Local Authorities and Housing Departments.
- 80+ Local Authority Relationships: Insight into council compliance and enforcement approaches.
- Practical Enforcement Experience: Working alongside Housing Enforcement Officers & Inspectors.
- Dispute & Claims Insight: Hands-on experience with No Win, No Fee Solicitors and Disrepair Claims.
- Landlord / Agent / Tenant Resolution Service.
- No Tenant Contest Eviction Service.
- Ongoing Legislative Monitoring: Tracking council priorities and emerging housing trends.
- Specialist Hazards Knowledge: Category 1 & 2 Hazards, risk assessments, and practical compliance.
Our aim is to help landlords and letting agents understand not only what the legislation says, but how it is applied in practice, where the biggest risks exist, and what practical steps can be taken to better protect their business, their properties, and their income.
Why Choose Angel Moves?
Our Public Sector Experience
Understanding Council Enforcement
How Angel Moves Can Help Protect You
Understanding the risks is only the first step. Angel Moves provides practical services, training, technology and ongoing support to help landlords and letting agents better protect themselves, their properties and their businesses.
Training & Education
- • Category 1 & Category 2 Hazards Training
- • 50 Common Costly Compliance Mistakes Every Landlord & Letting Agent Needs to Know
- • Landlord Training & Letting Agent Training
- • Educational Video Library
- • Live Webinars & Podcasts
- • Professional Masterclasses
Property Protection Services
- • Category 1 & Category 2 Risk Assessment Surveys
- • Housing Compliance Reviews
- • Risk & Enforcement Case Reviews
- • Property Compliance Health Checks
Compliance CRM & Tech
- • Category 1 & Category 2 Risk Assessment CRM
- • Property Compliance Management System
- • Property & Certificate Management
- • Tenant & Occupancy Management
- • Compliance Guiding Angel (AI)
- • Compliance Education Hub
Memberships
- • Free, Silver & Gold Membership Tiers
- • Compliance Resources, Documents & Templates
- • Educational Videos & Weekly Property News
- • Monthly Podcasts & Live Webinars
- • Local Authority Enforcement Updates & Intelligence
Professional Support
- • Housing Compliance Consultations
- • Risk & Enforcement Case Reviews
- • Tenant, Landlord & Agent Resolution Service
- • Business Support & Compliance Advice
Tenant Placement & Relocation
- • FREE Tenant Placement Service & Local Authority Referrals
- • Tenant Relocation Service & Verified Placements
- • Rent Guarantee & Legal Protection Options
- • No Contest Tenant Eviction Service (Partner Service)
Helping You Stay Ahead
- • Local Authority Enforcement Intelligence
- • Legislative & Enforcement Activity Updates
- • Housing Compliance News
- • Podcasts & Interviews
- • Practical Guidance Based on Real Enforcement Experience