Supporting the UK rental sector since 2006

Built for a clearer, fairer and better supported rental sector

The Landlord Association brings documents, compliance tools, practical guidance, research and support together in one modern platform for landlords, letting agents, property managers and tenants.

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Independent membership organisation
Two decades of sector experience
UK-wide tools, guidance and support
86,000+
Members and wider community
2006
Origins of the platform
3
Core audiences: landlords, agents and tenants
UK
Nationwide reach and sector focus
Who we support

A platform shaped around every role in renting

TLA serves the people and organisations responsible for creating, managing and living in rented homes.

Letting agents and property teams

Multi-seat access, agency documentation, team dashboards, managed portfolio support and practical compliance resources.

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What TLA does

Practical infrastructure for the modern rental sector

The platform combines self-help tools, guided documents, human support and sector information in one place.

Document Studio

Guided generation of tenancy, agency and property documents using structured questionnaires and professional templates.

Compliance tools

Checkers, packs, reminders and practical guidance designed to make regulatory requirements easier to understand and manage.

Support pathways

Dedicated landlord, tenant and agent support hubs with clear routes into specialist assistance where appropriate.

Research and intelligence

Original surveys, reports and data-led analysis focused on landlord behaviour, market pressures and sector performance.

News and guidance

Regulatory updates, industry news and practical explanations prepared for landlords, agents and tenants.

Community and education

Member discussions, shared experience, learning resources and professional development across the rental sector.

Our story

From an online landlord resource to a full rental platform

TLA traces its roots to Landlord Expert, an online landlord resource established in 2006. The modern platform has since expanded to support landlords, agents and tenants.

Archived evidence of the early platform

Historical captures of landlordexpert.co.uk document the earlier platform and its connection with The Landlord Association. The images below can be opened at full size.

Archived Landlord Expert website from 2006

2006 archive capture

Archived Landlord Expert website from 2019

2019 archive capture

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2006

Landlord Expert begins

Daniel J. Francis established Landlord Expert as an online resource and community for landlords seeking practical information and shared experience.

2019

The modern TLA platform develops

Scott Evans led the development of landlordassociation.org.uk and the transition toward a broader membership, compliance and support platform.

2025

Commercial operations formalised

TLA Commercial Partnerships Ltd was incorporated to manage commercial partnerships, sponsorships and related business activity.

2026

Platform-led expansion

TLA expanded its compliance tools, AI Document Studio, member dashboards, support hubs, research, community and editorial publishing infrastructure.

Structure and transparency

Clear separation between membership and commercial activity

TLA aims to explain clearly how the organisation operates, how commercial activity is handled and how editorial content is protected.

The Landlord Association

TLA operates as a membership organisation and digital platform serving landlords, letting agents, property managers and tenants.

Membership income and service revenue support the operation, development and continued improvement of TLA's tools, resources and support infrastructure.

TLA Commercial Partnerships Ltd

Commercial partnerships, sponsorships, advertising and related business activity are managed through a separate company.

TLA Commercial Partnerships Ltd Company No. 16844398 Incorporated in England and Wales on 10 November 2025 View the Companies House record ->

Editorial independence

News, analysis and guidance are selected for their relevance and usefulness to the rental sector. Paid or partner content should be clearly labelled.

Commercial relationships do not determine the conclusions of independent editorial coverage.

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Contact and accountability

Readers, members and partners can contact TLA about membership, support, commercial opportunities, published content or possible corrections.

TLA provides general guidance and self-help resources. It is not a firm of solicitors, and published information does not automatically constitute legal advice for an individual case.

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Leadership and publishing

People responsible for the platform and its content

TLA combines organisational leadership, operational specialists and a dedicated editorial function.

Scott Woodman-Evans

Chairman and Co-Founder

Leads TLA's platform development, membership strategy, partnerships and wider organisational direction.

Daniel J. Francis

Founder of Landlord Expert

Established the original Landlord Expert resource in 2006, forming part of the history from which the modern TLA platform developed.

TLA Editorial Team

News, guidance and research

Publishes regulatory updates, industry news, practical guidance and analysis under TLA's editorial standards.

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Our principles

The standards that guide how TLA operates

Clarity

Make complex rules and processes easier to understand.

Fairness

Recognise the rights and responsibilities of every party.

Practicality

Build tools and resources people can actually use.

Transparency

Explain our structure, funding and editorial approach openly.

Innovation

Use technology to improve access, speed and consistency.

One platform for a better supported rental sector

Join TLA for documents, compliance tools, guidance, community and support - or speak with the team about membership, editorial enquiries or commercial partnerships.

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Last updated: 26 June 2026. Membership and platform figures may change as TLA grows. Commercial company information can be verified through Companies House.
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Saint Austell,
Cornwall,
United Kingdom,
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