Renters' Rights Act Archives - Page 15 of 17

Landlord looking surprised as they open documents, symbolising unexpected council investigations under the Renters’ Rights Act

Landlords urged to prepare ahead of new council powers coming into force

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th December 2025, 9 months ago | 1

A lettings agency is warning landlords may face “an unexpected Christmas surprise” as councils gain new investigatory powers. Under the...

Home improvement tools arranged with a warning symbol to highlight upcoming property standards for landlords

Government calls on landlords to upgrade homes ahead of Decent Homes Standard

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th December 2025, 9 months ago | 13

The government has urged landlords to begin upgrading their properties before the Decent Homes Standard comes into force. In its...

When Britain last faced a housing crisis, lenders became mega-landlords. The same pattern could emerge again

Author: Mark Alexander

14th December 2025, 9 months ago | 13

Landlords often describe the current environment as hostile. That feeling is not irrational. The Renters’ Rights Act introduces penalties of...

Eviction notice placed in a file marked “Past,” symbolising landlord decisions on serving Section 21 notices

Maybe landlords should have all served Section 21 notices in 2022?

Author: Readers Question

12th December 2025, 9 months ago | 8

Rachel Reeves told MPs on the Treasury Select Committee that she had “narrowed the gap” between earnings from work and...

Clock and gavel on a calendar highlighting urgency around Renters’ Rights Act court reforms

Government claims Renters’ Rights Act will ease court demand but experts warn of court chaos

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th December 2025, 9 months ago | 8

The government claim their rental reforms will “reduce demand on the courts,” but industry experts say the opposite is true....

Landlords face fines of £3,000 to £35,000 under new government guidance

Author: Mark Alexander

11th December 2025, 9 months ago | 54

The government has released new civil penalty tables under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, and the figures are outrageous. The...

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

Government defends ban on rent in advance in Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th December 2025, 9 months ago | 28

The government have hit back at claims banning rent in advance will lock tenants out of the market. In the...

Student housing miniatures under magnifying glasses highlighting concerns over rental reform impact

Renters’ Rights Act could shut students out of university education

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th December 2025, 9 months ago | 3

Industry experts have warned the Renters’ Rights Act will make it harder for students to find homes. The National Residential...

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

Government sets out rules for when tenants want to leave under the Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th December 2025, 9 months ago | 32

The government has released guidance on how a landlord can end a tenancy if their tenant wants to leave. Landlords...

Wooden umbrella sheltering a model house as miniature figures stand around it, symbolising tenant protection delays

Government confirms no new tenant protections before Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th December 2025, 9 months ago | 4

The government has confirmed no further protections for tenants will come in before 1 May 2026. In answer to a...

Gavel poised above a model house highlighting council enforcement against rogue landlords

Renters’ Rights Act at risk without strong council enforcement – Generation Rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th December 2025, 9 months ago | 1

A tenant organisation has warned the Renters’ Rights Act could fail if councils do not rigorously enforce the law against...

Hands typing on a laptop with digital privacy and security graphics overlaying the screen

Government promises to address landlord privacy concerns amid PRS database rollout

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th December 2025, 9 months ago | 59

The government claim they “will try to balance landlords’ privacy concerns with private tenants’ needs to make informed decisions” for...

Children sitting by a window with a painted rainbow, symbolising how housing tax changes may impact families.

Labour’s housing policies will push more kids into poverty

Author: Mick Roberts

8th December 2025, 9 months ago | 1

Chancellor Rachel Reeves says she’s lifting half a million children out of poverty. Hang on a minute, how’s she doing...

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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 months ago | 6

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