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I say ex-tenant owes me £5,000 unpaid rent, they claim they don’t?

22nd July 2024, 2 years ago | 11

Hi, This has been an ongoing situation. I’m a portfolio landlord and use property management companies to manage my buildings....

Successfully enforcing for unpaid rent

Author: David Asker

20th October 2014, 12 years ago | 6

If you have obtained a CCJ against your tenant for rent arrears (either online or via your local county court)...

Magnifying glass highlighting a hooded fraudster over rental property documents, illustrating tenant fraud targeting landlords.

Tenant referencing scams leave landlords thousands out of pocket

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st July 2026, 3 months ago | 0

Landlords have warned that police are not doing enough to tackle rental sector fraud, with criminals using fake IDs to...

Scottish housing tribunal delays leave landlords waiting up to a year to regain possession of rental properties.

Housing tribunal delays deepen Scottish housing emergency

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th July 2026, 3 months ago | 0

Scottish landlords are having to wait up to a year to regain possession of their properties as housing tribunal delays...

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The Property Ombudsman expels five property firms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd June 2026, 4 months ago | 1

The Property Ombudsman has expelled five firms from the scheme after they failed to comply with binding decisions for awards...

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Government hints insured deposit schemes may be axed over fraud concerns

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th June 2026, 4 months ago | 11

The government has announced potential changes to the tenancy deposit protection system, including plans to remove insured deposit schemes. Under...

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Government pledges deposit schemes will deliver good value for landlords and tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th June 2026, 4 months ago | 2

The government has announced its current contract with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDP) will end in 2028, while pledging deposit...

Housing minister speaking in parliament with “Renters Rights Act Wrong?” text highlighting landlord concerns

Why Matthew Pennycook is wrong about the Renters’ Rights Act?

Author: Readers Question

6th May 2026, 5 months ago | 17

Contrary to what housing minister Matthew Pennycook says, all landlords have more to worry about under his Renters’ Rights Act,...

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Government releases new guidance for tenants under Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th April 2026, 6 months ago | 3

The government has published guidance for tenants on the grounds for possession and the court eviction process under the Renters’...

Renters Rights Act risk concept with model house, eviction notice, and insurance protection shield

Renters’ Rights Act: risk minimisation

Author: Mark Alexander

10th April 2026, 6 months ago | 13

Like it or not, the Renters Rights Act is just weeks away now, so for those of us who have...

Scottish renters should get last two months’ rent-free if evicted – Generation Rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd April 2026, 7 months ago | 5

Generation Rent is calling on all political parties in Scotland to back its manifesto pledge that Scottish renters should receive...

Courtroom scene with people exiting as delays in possession cases highlight prolonged legal processes for landlords

Lengthening court possession delays will see landlords leave the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st March 2026, 7 months ago | 13

Landlords are waiting more than a year to regain possession of their properties as court delays continue to disrupt the...

Section 8 eviction notice with £3,000 costs highlighted against UK rental homes backdrop

Landlords face £3,000 eviction bills under Section 8 possession claims

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd March 2026, 8 months ago | 2

Landlords are facing eviction costs that could reach £3,000 when Section 21 is abolished with May’s Renters’ Rights Act, the...

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Court possession delays reach 20-year high despite fall in landlord claims

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th February 2026, 8 months ago | 0

Landlords are facing the longest court waiting times in 20 years despite a drop in possession claims, eviction experts Landlord...

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Rent Guarantee Insurance – Does It Really Work for Landlords?

Author: Mark Alexander

27th January 2026, 9 months ago | 0

Tenant default is one of the biggest risks for landlords. Even with strong referencing, job losses, illness, or disputes can...

Government issues guidance on court eviction process for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd December 2025, 11 months ago | 15

The government has issued guidance for landlords on the process they will need to follow to evict tenants under the...

Cartoon of a landlord handing over keys to a tenant without proper referencing checks.

The referencing shortcut that backfired on a landlord

Author: Mark Alexander

25th November 2025, 11 months ago | 3

The tenant seemed reliable — polite at viewings, full deposit ready, and keen to move in quickly. Wanting to avoid...

Piggy-bank house glowing under neon light with “Know the Rules” text, illustrating new rent and deposit regulations

Government sets rules on deposits and rent-in-advance for landlords in Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th November 2025, 11 months ago | 14

The government has issued guidance to help landlords understand the rules they must follow when requesting rent at different stages...

Piggy bank and judge’s gavel symbolising tenancy deposit rules under the Renters’ Rights Act

Government clarifies deposit rules under the Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st November 2025, 11 months ago | 0

Under the Renters’ Rights Act, many landlords have expressed concerns about how deposits will affect their ability to regain possession...

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Section 21 possession claim form confusion?

Author: Readers Question

22nd October 2025, 12 months ago | 5

I recently left a court hearing somewhat bemused after a rapid-fire interrogation of the bundle provided. It appears I hadn’t...

Landlords silenced as the Renters’ Rights Bill runs out of steam

Author: Landlord Crusader

17th October 2025, 12 months ago | 52

Well, that’s that then. No glorious resistance in the House of Lords, as the Renters’ Rights Bill limps back to...

The Tenant Who Turned Their Flat into a Cannabis Farm

Author: Mark Alexander

1st October 2025, 1 year ago | 0

This piece is part of our International Bizarre Landlord Stories series. Today’s story was first reported in the United Kingdom....

The Real Problem with Rent to Rent

Author: Mark Alexander

10th September 2025, 1 year ago | 9

1. Introduction – The Real Problem with Rent to Rent Rent to Rent, often abbreviated to R2R, is one of...

The Tenants Who Turned a Flat into a Miniature Zoo

Author: Mark Alexander

9th September 2025, 1 year ago | 0

This piece is part of our International Bizarre Landlord Stories series. Today’s story was first reported in Canada. When a...

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