The Landlord's Champion.
Expert Letting Agents in Leeds, York & Selby
We believe good landlords are vital to a healthy private sector. We believe you are unfairly targeted. We are here to protect you, manage the complexity, and give you total peace of mind.
We are not a generic agency.
We are a boutique partner
for serious landlords.
We are FOR
Peace of mind landlords
Landlords who want to sleep well at night, knowing their investment is fully protected and compliant.
Landlords who feel unfairly targeted
We believe government policy has left good landlords in a poorer position. We are in your corner.
Landlords who want the best tenants
Good landlords attract great tenants. We refuse to compromise on quality at any stage.
Landlords who want total protection
We manage the complexity, the compliance, and the legislation — so you never have to.
We are NOT for
Landlords who want a cheap DIY service
We provide a premium, comprehensive service. If you want a cut-price option, we are not the right agency for you.
Landlords who cut corners on property conditions
We are passionate advocates for great homes. We will not work with landlords who are not.
Landlords looking for 'let-only'
We do not offer tenant-find only services. The new legislation makes this too risky for landlords.
Why we don't do 'Let-Only'.
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 — the most significant reform to private rented sector legislation in over 40 years — comes into force on 1 May 2026. It introduces more than 30 distinct new obligations for landlords, with penalties ranging from £7,000 to £40,000 per breach.
A basic 'let-only' service ends at tenancy commencement, leaving you to manage all ongoing compliance independently. We believe that is simply not good enough. That is why Advocate Lettings exclusively offers comprehensive managed and rent collection services.
| Obligation | Let Only | RCM | Full Mgmt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 8 Possession Proceedings | Your Risk | Partial | Covered |
| Assured Periodic Tenancy Documentation | Partial | Covered | Covered |
| Rent Reviews (Section 13 / Form 4A) | Your Risk | Covered | Covered |
| Rental Bidding Ban & Advance Rent Cap | Partial | Covered | Covered |
| Anti-Discrimination in Tenant Selection | Partial | Covered | Covered |
| Pet Requests (28-Day Response) | Your Risk | Partial | Covered |
| Prescribed Legal Documentation | Partial | Covered | Covered |
| Awaab's Law (Damp & Mould) | Your Risk | Your Risk | Covered |
| Decent Homes Standard & HHSRS | Your Risk | Your Risk | Covered |
| First-Tier Tribunal Support | Your Risk | Covered | Covered |
| Landlord Database Registration | Your Risk | Covered | Covered |
£40,000
Maximum penalty per invalid Section 8 notice
Section 21 'no-fault' evictions are abolished from 1 May 2026.
30+
New distinct obligations introduced by the Act
From rent review procedures to pet request responses — all require active management.
28 days
To respond to a tenant's written pet request
Failure to respond or unreasonable refusal carries a civil penalty.
£7,000
Minimum penalty for failure to register on Landlord Database
Mandatory national registration begins late 2026.
1x
Rent increases permitted per 12-month period
All increases must use new Form 4A with two months' written notice.
2028
Mandatory Landlord Ombudsman registration
Persistent non-compliance risks inclusion on the Rogue Landlord Database.
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
We offer two tiers of service. Both include the full tenant find, referencing, Right to Rent checks, and onboarding as standard within the setup fee. Neither is a let-only service.
One-off Tenant Find & Setup Fee
Payable on successful tenant introduction and move-in. Includes full referencing, Right to Rent checks, tenancy agreement, and deposit registration.
£395 + VAT
£474 inc. VAT
Total peace of mind.
Full Management
Our most comprehensive service. We take full responsibility for every aspect of your tenancy — from finding the right tenant to managing the day-to-day, handling all compliance, and protecting your investment throughout.
13% + VAT
£130 + VAT per month on a £1,000 rent
Tenant Find & Onboarding
- ✓Professional property marketing and advertising
- ✓Full tenant referencing — identity, credit, income, employment, previous landlord
- ✓Right to Rent checks in accordance with the Immigration Act 2014
- ✓Anti-discrimination compliant tenant selection
- ✓Preparation and execution of the tenancy agreement
- ✓Deposit registration with a government-approved scheme
Rent & Financial Management
- ✓Monthly rent collection and landlord statements
- ✓Arrears monitoring and prompt pursuit
- ✓Annual rent review recommendations
- ✓Service of Section 13 / Form 4A rent increase notices
- ✓First-Tier Tribunal support in the event of a rent challenge
- ✓Rent Guarantee & Legal Protection available (subject to eligibility)
Property & Compliance Management
- ✓Periodic property inspections with written reports
- ✓Maintenance coordination and approved contractor management
- ✓End-of-tenancy deposit negotiations and dispute management
- ✓Utility and council tax notifications on change of occupancy
- ✓Out-of-hours emergency coordination
- ✓Awaab's Law compliance — legally enforceable damp and mould timeframes
- ✓Decent Homes Standard and HHSRS assessment support
Legal & Regulatory Compliance
- ✓All prescribed notices served using correct statutory forms
- ✓Section 8 possession proceedings management
- ✓Compliance deadline monitoring — gas safety, electrical safety, EPC
- ✓Landlord Database registration support (from late 2026)
- ✓Landlord Ombudsman registration support (from 2028)
- ✓Member of The Property Ombudsman — full redress scheme coverage
Additional fees apply for certain services
Including: Annual Rent Review (£120 + VAT), Section 8 notices (£295 + VAT), Court/Tribunal attendance (£150/hr + VAT), project management on works over £1,000 (15% of project value + VAT), and licensing applications (£120 + VAT). A management float of £400 is held on account for Full Management. Full details are set out in our Terms of Business.
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The voice of the good landlord.
Our campaign is built around one simple truth: good landlords deserve a champion. These are the messages we take to market on your behalf.
Ready for an agency that fights your corner?
Book a no-obligation valuation and discover how Advocate Lettings can protect your investment, find you the best tenants, and give you total peace of mind.