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Illustration showing a tenant excluded from a group, representing concerns about discrimination and benefit-based affordability checks

Discrimination against benefit tenants under the Renters’ Rights Act?

20th January 2026, 3 months ago | 22

The Renters’ Rights Act is trying to prevent overt discrimination (blanket no DSS policies) when private letting. At the moment,...

Woman tangled in red tape symbolizing landlords trapped by taxes and regulations

We are feeling SO trapped?

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19th January 2026, 3 months ago | 25

We had planned to sell our 4 BTLs when we retired in 2015, but time seems to have slipped by,...

Cartoon of a worried landlord holding a liability notice as a contractor uncovers asbestos in the ceiling and a worker in protective gear stands by

Freeholder failure to complete asbestos declaration on form LPE?

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16th January 2026, 3 months ago | 1

I recently purchased a leasehold flat. During the process, the freeholder incorrectly completed the Leaseholder Property Enquiry(LPE) form, stating asbestos...

Water dripping through a damaged ceiling, illustrating a residential leak affecting flats below

Is a leaseholder liable for water damage to flats below?

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14th January 2026, 4 months ago | 11

I am a leaseholder of a top flat of a multi-storey building. A water leak occurred on the flats underneath...

Lady Justice statue with scales and a bold “Review” stamp symbolising a legal challenge to housing regulation in Leeds

Time to challenge Leeds selective licensing rules through a Judicial Review?

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13th January 2026, 4 months ago | 1

We are the Leeds Landlord Lobby Group, currently organising a Judicial Review into recent regulatory decisions affecting the private rented...

Coach house beside taller building illustrating fire safety dispute and shared liability concerns

Grenfell coach house trap?

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13th January 2026, 4 months ago | 6

Hi everyone, I own a coach house that is abutting another building. The other building is 16.4m tall, and my...

Broken communal front door of a block of flats after forced police entry, boarded and unsafe for residents

Freeholder refuses to replace damaged door?

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8th January 2026, 4 months ago | 7

I have two leasehold flats in a block of 4 converted flats, the freeholder owns the other two. The police...

How to get Government updates for landlords?

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8th January 2026, 4 months ago | 6

Hello all readers, I think it might be worth all landlords signing up for the Government’s PRS updates and updates...

Damaged electric meter with exposed wiring in a vandalised flat, highlighting costly repairs and safety concerns

Punish the landlord victim?

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7th January 2026, 4 months ago | 14

Hi, my flat was ransacked by the tenant or a third party introduced by the tenant, and the electric meter...

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

Are rent deposits covered by the Limitations Act 1980?

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7th January 2026, 4 months ago | 5

The tenant took a 12-month lease from 24/03/2017 and served notice to quit on 10/02/2018, effective 23/03/2018. The deposit, in...

Landlord holding a clipboard showing “Joint Tenancy Agreement” crossed out, highlighting tenancy status concerns

Tenant refuses to sign joint tenancy agreement?

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6th January 2026, 4 months ago | 43

Hello, My tenant, aged 60, moved into the property in May 2022 as a sole tenant. He has been a...

Couple sitting on a sofa with moving boxes and a cracked divide, representing tenancy changes and HMO risk

Unenforceable HMO mortgage rules?

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30th December 2025, 4 months ago | 12

Most lenders on HMOs require that all occupants be on one joint AST, rather than one AST per room. I...

Boiler with icons representing gas and electric options for choosing a heating system in new flats

Boiler replacement issue – what do you think?

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30th December 2025, 4 months ago | 20

I own a flat which I have rented out for over ten years. I have good tenants and an agent...

Rules for landlords ending a tenancy, showing hands holding house and keys

The continuing Renters’ Rights Act nightmare – what happens if the first month’s rent isn’t paid?

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29th December 2025, 4 months ago | 103

In a Property118 comment on 27 December, member “Spock” said: “I have a student property. Traditionally, I have always asked...

Debt repayment reminder with calculator and pen on desk, symbolizing rent recovery and financial management.

Earnings Attachment Orders and finding a new employer?

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29th December 2025, 4 months ago | 6

Can I ask if anyone has experience with Earnings Attachment Orders regarding ex-tenants’ debt? We`re currently going through a legally...

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

Landlords demand efficiency and cost control for new enforced regulation?

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24th December 2025, 4 months ago | 6

The government is imposing new regulations on new landlords’ databases. As responsible landlords, we demand efficiency and proportionality in compliance....

Landlord trapped by problem tenant as neglected flat falls into disrepair

Caught in a trap by tenant from hell?

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24th December 2025, 4 months ago | 15

When tenants left in January 2024, I used a local estate agent to find a new tenant, but after ten...

House model on unstable wooden blocks with a broken chain and question mark symbolizing collapsing property chains

Renters’ Rights Act breaching Buy to Let mortgage terms and conditions?

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23rd December 2025, 4 months ago | 1

Hi Everyone, With the Renters’ Rights Act stating that all tenancies are to be periodic from May 2026, how will...

Cash being exchanged for a house to illustrate debates over rent-in-advance rules

Rent in advance – why you shouldn’t accept it?

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23rd December 2025, 4 months ago | 44

We all know that the prohibition of rent in advance is going to make life really hard for tenants who,...

Model house on rental paperwork with pens, representing the Renters’ Rights Act and professionalism in the private rented sector.

Renters’ Rights Act 2025: What are landlords actually changing now?

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23rd December 2025, 4 months ago | 22

With the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 approaching, I’m interested in what landlords are actually changing in practice, rather than what...

Could a tenant’s boyfriend moving in turn the property into an HMO if they split?

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23rd December 2025, 4 months ago | 19

Hello, I’m looking for some advice here. The property is let to a mum and daughter on a single tenancy...