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Broken padlock symbolising eviction loopholes and Section 8 rent arrears disputes in UK housing

Does Shelter suggest a loophole for Section 8 rent arrears evictions?

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21st May 2026, 2 months ago | 14

I saw a post on a landlord’s group from someone who is a landlord and works in housing for the...

Dog looking out apartment window after tenant requests permission to keep a pet in a no-pets building

How should I respond to a pet request in a no-pets tenancy?

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20th May 2026, 2 months ago | 34

Hello all, we have just received a request for a pet (dog) in our apartment block. The tenant has been...

: Buy-to-let property at a crossroads under Making Tax Digital changes for UK landlords

Forget the RRA for a moment. Time to get out?

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19th May 2026, 2 months ago | 2

Making Tax Digital will affect landlords, especially those who have other self employments and not using an accountant. Will have...

Business partners shaking hands beneath Making Tax Digital branding and digital tax documents

Making Tax Digital not for Partnerships?

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19th May 2026, 2 months ago | 1

Good Morning All, I have just spent the Morning contemplating Making Tax Digital to find some very vague comments regarding...

Tenant holding a compensation claim form in a mould-damaged flat with visible black mould on walls

Tenant wants compensation for mould?

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18th May 2026, 2 months ago | 20

Hi, I am after a bit of advice, please, from the Property118 community. I have a flat which is managed...

Satirical illustration of a wealthy cat landlord in London beside cash and a Renters’ Rights Bill document

Renters’ Rights Act – Just a coverup?

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18th May 2026, 2 months ago | 6

The Renters’ Rights Act, what a joke. Who is this in favour of? Not the renters, that’s for sure. I...

Landlord arranging a washing machine repair in a rental property during a tenancy dispute over appliance responsibilities.

Appliance repairs for landlords?

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15th May 2026, 2 months ago | 9

Hello, I would like to hear other landlords views on appliance repairs. Contractually, my new ASTs state I am not...

Student tenancy dates and notice periods before 1 May

What are the correct notice dates on pre-1 May tenancies for students?

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15th May 2026, 2 months ago | 0

I am struggling to identify the correct end dates on a pre-1 May student tenancy. Most student tenancies are less...

Student reviewing a tenancy agreement before changes under the Renters' Rights Act

Alteration to pre 1 May student tenancy agreement?

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14th May 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Hello, A group of students signed an agreement before 1 May, before the Renters’ Rights Act, which starts later this...

Distressed tenant holding a notice to leave notice while noisy neighbours party next door

Tenants notice in the first couple of months of Renters’ Rights Act?

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13th May 2026, 2 months ago | 10

I have just received an enquiry from a potential tenant who wants to move to one of my properties due...

Workers repairing cracked “problem” text symbolising concerns over the Renters’ Rights Act and rogue tenants

What actual problem did the Renters’ Rights Act fix?

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13th May 2026, 2 months ago | 15

The vitriol directed at landlords has resulted in laws that protect rogue tenants to a quite remarkable degree, delaying their...

Landlord compliance dashboard showing Renters’ Rights Act tasks, deadlines, and property management tools

The Renters’ Rights Act in plain English

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12th May 2026, 2 months ago | 3

There is a lot to read about the Renters’ Rights Act, and not much of it is calm. Law firms...

Assured periodic tenancy agreement with missing section highlighted and question mark, rental property in background

NRLA assured periodic tenancy agreement – Is it missing a vital piece of information?

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6th May 2026, 3 months ago | 2

I have noted a potential issue in the NRLA’s new APT agreement that may be an omission of the “written...

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

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

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6th May 2026, 3 months ago | 17

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

New build homes with hidden estate charges and fees highlighted in a residential development

Any thoughts on new build ‘Fleecehold’?

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30th April 2026, 3 months ago | 14

Hello, I am thinking of buying a NEW build on an estate where the developer wants to charge £252 per...

“Not Sold Airbnb?” sign outside a modern apartment building, reflecting rental vs sale decision

Flat not sold – Airbnb?

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28th April 2026, 3 months ago | 12

Hello, My daughter’s flat sale in London has fallen through. She had quite a few viewings but only one offer...

Question mark surrounded by flying documents highlighting confusion over prescribed deposit information

Updated Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026 download unchanged?

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27th April 2026, 3 months ago | 7

Hello everyone, I have already sent my tenants the ‘original’ ‘Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026′ and got them to...

Piggy bank with coins and a question mark illustrating a tenancy deposit dispute and outstanding rent arrears

Does Section 213 apply if money is used for arrears first?

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27th April 2026, 3 months ago | 2

I am trying to understand the precise scope of section 213 Housing Act 2004 as amended by section 184 Localism...

Calendar showing equal monthly rent with pound symbols, illustrating fixed rent across the year

Renters’ Rights Act equal rent for each month?

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23rd April 2026, 3 months ago | 19

Maybe there are some legal eagles here who can correct me, but I cannot find anything in the law or...

Hand using a key fob on a secure entry system, representing controlled building access and security concerns.

Fob access to building?

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23rd April 2026, 3 months ago | 5

We are a Right to Manage (RTM) Company, just two directors, it’s a very difficult block having cladding and other...

Rent increase for long-term tenants - new S13 form 4a?

Insurance wording for tenancy agreements?

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22nd April 2026, 3 months ago | 8

Hello, My insurance is up for renewal next month and the policy wording talks about shorthold tenancy agreements not periodic...