Renters' Rights Act Archives

Government housing data and eviction notice illustrating analysis of the Renters' Rights Act before reforms took effect.

Government data challenges its own eviction claims

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th July 2026, 2 days ago | 14

The government’s own housing data has raised questions about the political case used to justify sweeping reform of the private...

Concerned private renters discussing the Renters’ Rights Act and tenant rights reforms in England.

Most renters are unaware of the Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th July 2026, 2 days ago | 1

Research reveals that 69% of private renters in England have either never heard of the Renters’ Rights Act or are...

Shield protecting the UK justice system as the Renters’ Rights Act impacts courts and tribunals.

Government defends court readiness amid warnings over Renters’ Rights Act strain

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th July 2026, 2 days ago | 16

The government claim the justice system “is well prepared” to handle the Renters’ Rights Act. In answer to a written...

Review of guarantor agreements following the Renters’ Rights Act changes for landlords

Government tells landlords to review existing guarantor agreements

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th July 2026, 2 days ago | 4

The government is urging landlords to review guarantor agreements that were put in place before the Renters’ Rights Act came...

PRS Ombudsman compensation cap of £25,000 for tenant complaints under the Renters’ Rights Act.

Tenants could claim £25,000 in compensation under PRS Ombudsman scheme

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th July 2026, 3 days ago | 26

The government hints tenants could be awarded compensation of £25,000 under the PRS Ombudsman Scheme. Under the Renters’ Rights Act,...

Illustration of rising UK rental inflation reaching its highest level in two years amid Renters’ Rights Act changes.

Rents climb to highest level in two years

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th July 2026, 6 days ago | 2

Rental inflation has hit its highest level in two years, with a firm blaming the Renters’ Rights Act for the...

Golden Retriever puppy and kitten holding signs highlighting the 28-day pet request deadline under the Renters' Rights Act 2025.

Months later, landlord template sites are still quoting the wrong pet request deadline

Author: David Osborne

3rd July 2026, 1 week ago | 3

Back in June, a number of published landlord guides were citing 42 days as the response window for tenant pet...

Key and To Let sign illustrating the Renters’ Rights Act changes affecting landlords and the private rental sector.

Government claims Renters’ Rights Act benefits landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd July 2026, 1 week ago | 21

The government claim the Renters’ Rights Act provides “tangible benefits” to landlords despite admitting it has introduced no measures to...

Landlord holding property keys overlooking rental homes with a protective shield symbolising the new Landlord Redress Scheme.

Government defends PRS Ombudsman scheme amid concerns over landlord exodus

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd July 2026, 1 week ago | 28

The government has claimed that the new Landlord Redress Scheme will support both landlords and tenants, claiming “good landlords have...

Sharp jump in Google searches for Renters’ Rights Act ahead of deadline

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd July 2026, 1 week ago | 0

A sharp spike in Google searches for the Renters’ Rights Act and information sheet was recorded ahead of its implementation,...

Renters’ Rights Act possession claims entering the court system as landlords rely on Section 8 notices

Government insists courts can cope with Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st July 2026, 1 week ago | 10

The government claims the courts have “sufficient capacity to manage the impact of the Renters’ Rights Act”. The act came...

Digital illustration of UK rental property enforcement, PRS database fees, and landlord compliance regulations

Government signals enforcement may be funded via PRS Database fees

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th June 2026, 2 weeks ago | 9

The government has hinted that fees collected from the Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database will be used to fund council...

Tenant and landlord discussing a rent increase notice, illustrating private rented commercial property compliance and MEES regulations.

The spite and division in the Renters’ Rights Act?

Author: Readers Question

26th June 2026, 2 weeks ago | 16

Hello, The government rightly goes a long way to prevent friction and division in diversity and culture. However, the Renters’...

Broken chain labelled “Discrimination” on a rental property door, symbolising action against unfair letting practices.

Government vows to tackle rental discrimination in PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th June 2026, 2 weeks ago | 25

The government claims the Renters’ Rights Act provides councils with strong enforcement powers to crack down on rental discrimination. Under...

Severe mould in a rented home highlighting new £7,000 fines for landlords under the Renters’ Rights Act.

Landlords face £7,000 fines for damp and mould in government crackdown

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd June 2026, 3 weeks ago | 12

The government has announced landlords will face on-the-spot fines of £7,000 for severe damp and mould, as well as for...

Letting agent managing a rental property with Renters’ Rights Act compliance and tenant support services.

Self-managing landlords turn to letting agents after Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd June 2026, 3 weeks ago | 5

An industry body has warned that self-managing landlords are increasingly turning to letting agents to manage their properties in the...

Private rented sector symbol balanced above a residential skyline, representing stability and landlord exits.

Government insists private rented sector remains stable after Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th June 2026, 3 weeks ago | 10

The housing minister claims the size of the private rented sector remains stable despite landlords leaving the private rented sector...

Illustration of conflicting tenant notice periods under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, showing a choice between two months and uncertainty.

Two months’ notice or not two months’ notice? That is the question

Author: Readers Question

18th June 2026, 3 weeks ago | 19

Hello, There appears to be conflicting advice about the notice tenants must give under the Renters’ Rights Act, so I...