Guides
Plain-English guides written from the official sources (GOV.UK, legislation.gov.uk, HSE, the Home Office and DEFRA), with a last-checked date on each.
Martyn’s Law
Martyn’s Law standard tier: what a village hall, church or club actually has to do
Is your village hall, church or club in Martyn’s Law’s standard tier (200 to 799 people)? Counting capacity, the four procedures, SIA notification, timeline.
Making Tax Digital
Making Tax Digital for landlords: the £30,000 test explained
How the Making Tax Digital £30,000 test works for landlords: gross income not profit, £50k, £30k and £20k dates, quarterly updates, software, joint property.
Animal licensing
Dog home boarding and day care licence (England): the conditions in plain English
Dog home boarding and day care licence conditions in England in plain English: who needs one, star ratings, rooms, staffing, daily care and records.
We write about rules that small UK organisations and landlords have to follow. Guides say what is law, what is guidance and what is not yet in force, and link to every source. They are general information, not advice.