Renters' Rights Act Archives - Page 14 of 15

Digital padlock symbolising compliance and accountability in the private rented sector

Landlords must stay signed up to Ombudsman as scheme set to become mandatory

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th December 2025, 8 months ago | 23

The government has confirmed landlords will need to stay signed up to the Private Rented Sector Ombudsman, even after they’ve...

Model house labelled “eviction” beside tenancy paperwork and keys, illustrating landlord eviction guidance.

Government issues guidance on court eviction process for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd December 2025, 8 months ago | 15

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

Gavel and hourglass symbolising court delays in landlord possession cases

Landlords face lengthy court delays ahead of Section 21 abolition

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st December 2025, 8 months ago | 2

Landlords continue to wait weeks to gain court hearings to regain possession, as the Renters’ Rights Act could trigger an...

Red “unpaid” stamp symbolising rising scrutiny on tenant arrears and affordability checks under the Renters’ Rights Act.

Rent arrears drop but landlords tighten referencing checks

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st December 2025, 8 months ago | 0

Despite rental arrears falling, tenants may face stricter referencing checks ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act. Data by Reposit reveals...

Concerned landlord reviewing notice about fines under the Renters’ Rights Act

Landlords face crackdown under Renters’ Rights Act as councils gain powers to issue hefty fines

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st December 2025, 8 months ago | 6

The government has warned landlords they could face fines of up to £40,000 under the Renters’ Rights Act. The government...

Rent rules graphic with stacked coins and house icons illustrating rising rental costs under new legislation

Rent increase rules for landlords under the Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th November 2025, 8 months ago | 9

The government has issued guidance on how rent increases will work under the Renters’ Rights Act. Tenants will be able...

Calendar pages turning to mark the upcoming 2026 change to periodic tenancies

Government guidance confirms end of fixed-term tenancies and claims move will empower tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th November 2025, 8 months ago | 6

The government claim that ending fixed-term tenancies “will end the injustice of tenants being trapped paying rent for substandard properties,”...

Man in business suit standing beside overflowing basket of paperwork with floating sheets symbolising unprepared letting agents

Letting agents unprepared for Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th November 2025, 8 months ago | 0

One in three letting agents has admitted they have taken no steps to prepare for the implementation of the Renters’...

House model with EPC rating graphic set against multiple delay signs, highlighting stalled energy-efficiency upgrades

Landlords warn Renters’ Rights Act will delay EPC improvements

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th November 2025, 8 months ago | 0

The Renters’ Rights Act risks slowing down energy-efficiency upgrades, with more than half of landlords expected to delay or reduce...

Confused renters reacting to uncertainty about the Renters’ Rights Act

Majority of renters unaware of Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th November 2025, 8 months ago | 3

New findings reveal the majority of tenants have a lack of awareness about the Renters’ Rights Act, as the government...

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, 8 months ago | 14

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

Stethoscope shaped like a heartbeat line with a heart symbol to illustrate upcoming rental law changes

Landlords offered a free Renters’ Rights Act health check

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th November 2025, 8 months ago | 0

Landlords are being advised to get ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act, with one leading letting agency warning that the...

Hooded person spray-painting graffiti on a wall alongside an eviction notice graphic, illustrating anti-social behaviour in tenancy cases

Evicting tenants for anti-social behaviour under the Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th November 2025, 8 months ago | 10

The government has issued guidance for landlords on evicting tenants for anti-social behaviour, including the introduction of a new ground...

three puppies beside a “No Pets” sign illustrating pet-request rules for landlords

Government tells landlords how to handle pet requests and refusals

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st November 2025, 8 months ago | 75

The government has released guidance on what landlords need to do when their tenants request a pet. Under the Renters’...

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, 8 months ago | 0

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

Lawyer with gavel and Lady Justice beside warning icon symbolising missing rent appeal tribunal data

Government has no data on rent appeal workload as Renters’ Rights Act nears

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st November 2025, 8 months ago | 0

The government has admitted it does not know how long the rent appeals system takes to handle cases, raising concerns...

Blue figures forming a circle while a red figure stands outside, symbolising rental discrimination rules

Government publishes rules for landlords on rental discrimination

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st November 2025, 8 months ago | 9

The government has issued guidance for landlords on rental discrimination under the Renters’ Rights Act. Landlords are prohibited from taking...

Landlord reviewing documents about the Renters’ Rights Act at his desk

Landlords say they aren’t ready for the Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th November 2025, 8 months ago | 3

More than half of landlords admit they are not ready for the Renters’ Rights Act and expect letting agents to...