Renters’ Rights Act

Landlords given clarity on reforms as Renters’ Rights Act takes effect

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st June 2026, 27 minutes ago | 0

The government has given landlords further information on notice periods and rent paid in advance under the Renters’ Rights Act,...

Government launches PRS data drive to track Renters’ Rights Act impact

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st June 2026, 8 hours ago | 1

The government has announced a new data collection strategy to monitor the private rented sector (PRS). In a policy paper...

Labour MP questions landlord role in tackling tenant anti-social behaviour

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th May 2026, 3 days ago | 38

A Labour MP has suggested landlords should take a greater role in tackling anti-social behaviour caused by tenants. In a...

Renters’ Rights Act information sheet deadline warning issued to landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th May 2026, 4 days ago | 4

Landlords must issue the Renters’ Rights Act information by the end of this week or face a £7,000 fine. The...

Renters’ Rights Act may shut out ‘riskier’ tenants – NRLA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th May 2026, 4 days ago | 18

Renters with poor credit records, unpredictable earnings or having nobody willing to act as a rent guarantor could face a...

Government confirms councils will use PRS database for landlord enforcement

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th May 2026, 5 days ago | 41

The government has confirmed it is working with councils to support the use of information from the Private Rented Sector...

Renters’ Rights Act prompts backlash from Dorset landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th May 2026, 6 days ago | 8

Several landlords in Dorset have hit out at the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force, describing it as a “sledgehammer...

Councils urged to take proactive approach to enforcement

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th May 2026, 6 days ago | 3

The government has claimed councils “should take a proactive approach to enforcement” under the Renters’ Rights Act. In a written...

Property managers set for Renters’ Rights Act boost

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th May 2026, 6 days ago | 1

Landlords facing heavier compliance duties under the Renters’ Rights Act are expected to drive further demand for professional property management....

Six in 10 tenants back Renters’ Rights Act protections

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd May 2026, 1 week ago | 2

Six in 10 tenants say they understand the Renters’ Rights Act and what it is meant to do, a sharp...

Prime Minister and tenant groups celebrate Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st May 2026, 2 weeks ago | 14

The Prime Minister claimed the new renters’ rights laws would “rip up the status quo” as tenant groups and politicians...

Renters’ Rights Act could leave tenants with fewer options

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st May 2026, 2 weeks ago | 5

Landlords look set to bring in tougher tenant checks as new Renters’ Rights Act rules ban advance rent payments of...

Landlord sell-off before Renters’ Rights Act leaves rental market under pressure

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th May 2026, 2 weeks ago | 3

Ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act coming into effect, landlords sold up as rental demand continued to outstrip supply, according...

Tenants could face homelessness without free legal advice – The Law Society

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th May 2026, 2 weeks ago | 1

The Law Society has called for tenants to receive free legal advice and warned they could face homelessness. The independent...

England’s city centres face Renters’ Rights Act pressure

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th May 2026, 2 weeks ago | 0

Sheffield city centre is set to face the sharpest pressure from the Renters’ Rights Act, with a new analysis putting...

Renters unaware of Renters’ Rights Act protections

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th May 2026, 2 weeks ago | 3

While it’s been headline news since 1 May, it appears that one in three tenants still don’t know anything about...

Most private renters exit tenancies by choice NOT eviction

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th May 2026, 2 weeks ago | 1

The majority of renters (63%) end their tenancy by choice, rather than due to eviction, according to new figures from...

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

Author: Readers Question

15th May 2026, 2 weeks ago | 0

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