Despite the government claiming “tenants are not second-class citizens and deserve to keep pets,” an amendment for a separate pet damage deposit has been approved in a victory for landlords. Previously, the government performed a U-turn over pet damage insurance, and Labour Peers during the second debate of the Report stage claimed “pet insurance was not needed.” However, in a clash of views during the second debate of the Report stage of the Renters’ Rights Bill, me

A Conservative Peer and former Housing Minister claims the government's proposed rent tribunals are not the solution and calls for rents to be raised only ONCE every four years. Lord Young of Cookham, argues that letting renters appeal unreasonable rent increases at First-Tier Tribunal is “ill-equipped” to solve the problem. Instead, he supports an amendment in the Renters’ Rights Bill by Lord Best, which would limit rent increases to either wage growth or inflation for f

Have I got this right? Under the Renters Rights Bill, I’ll need to wait 12 months before I can serve an eviction notice (for four months hence). BUT: I operate a six-bed HMO, with tenancies starting and ending at different times. I will almost never get a “clean” 12-month period in which no one has moved in or out. It could be years before I get full unoccupied possession. Surely this isn’t the case? Please tell me I’ve got it wrong somewhere? Would appreciate t