Renters' Rights Act Archives - Page 5 of 11

Torn tenancy agreement symbolising end of fixed-term student rental and legal uncertainty

How to end a tenancy in a 2-bed student property?

Author: Readers Question

24th March 2026, 2 months ago | 3

Hello, I have a joint student property fixed term of 11 months with an end date of 31st July. One...

Council enforcement officer receiving cash beside a landlord fines notice on a London street

London councils collect just a third of landlord fines

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th March 2026, 2 months ago | 0

While landlords face rising penalties under the Renters’ Rights Act, councils across London are collecting only a fraction of the...

Tenancy agreement document with keys, pen, and model house illustrating new rental rules

Government publishes information on new tenancy agreements

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd March 2026, 2 months ago | 3

The government has confirmed what information must be included in new tenancy agreements for the Renters’ Rights Act. Landlords will...

Renters’ Rights Act information sheet highlighting a £7,000 fine for landlords missing the 31 May 2026 deadline

Government publishes Renters’ Rights Act information sheet with £7,000 fine warning

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th March 2026, 2 months ago | 41

The government has published an information sheet on the Renters’ Rights Act, warning landlords that they could face a £7,000...

Digital houses connected around a central home icon symbolising monitoring of rental properties and illegal subletting.

Government claims PRS Database will crack down on subletting

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th March 2026, 2 months ago | 8

The Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database will help tackle illegal subletting, claims the government. Under the Renters’ Rights Act, all...

Person reviewing Renters’ Rights Act document with keys and housing awareness materials on desk

Mayor of London urged to boost awareness of Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th March 2026, 2 months ago | 1

The London Assembly Housing Committee has warned that low awareness of the Renters’ Rights Act among London renters could undermine...

Landlord using digital interface with holographic house model to manage property data for a rental database.

PRS Database to ease administrative burden claims government

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th March 2026, 2 months ago | 10

The government claim they want to minimise the administrative requirements on landlords with the upcoming Private Rented Sector Database. Under...

Letting agent stamping tenancy documents during a landlord compliance review ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act

Letting agents urged to help landlords and audit portfolios

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th March 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Letting agents are being urged to act early to avoid operational and financial disruption by helping landlords facing compliance demands...

Landlord researching the Renters’ Rights Act on a laptop while reviewing property documents

Landlord online searches spike ahead of Renters’ Rights Act reforms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th March 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Landlord online search activity tied to the Renters’ Rights Act has climbed in recent months as May’s implementation date draws...

Eviction notice paperwork with a house model and warning symbol highlighting Section 21 deadline

Renters’ Rights Act preventing extension of tenancy?

Author: Readers Question

19th March 2026, 2 months ago | 10

Hello, I have two properties where I have served S21 notices ahead of 1/5/26 when the Renters’ Rights Act comes...

Property inspector with clipboard assessing rental property condition as landlords prepare for Renters' Rights Act changes.

Renters’ Rights Act inspections warning for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th March 2026, 2 months ago | 3

Landlords preparing for the Renters’ Rights Act may need to rethink how they keep track of property condition once fixed-term...

Judge’s gavel beside stacks of cash symbolising legal costs for tenants challenging rent increases

Government under fire from tenant group over rent tribunal fees

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th March 2026, 2 months ago | 2

A tenant group has slammed the government over the fees tenants must pay to access rent tribunals. A story in...

Tenant leaving a one-star review on a laptop screen, symbolising rising complaints about rental property services.

Renters’ Rights Act is already driving a surge in tenant complaints

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th March 2026, 2 months ago | 7

It’s not due to take effect until 1 May, but one organisation is claiming that the Renters’ Rights Act is...

Syringe filled with UK banknotes over a rental home and “To Let” sign illustrating funding to tackle rogue landlords

Council boosts landlord enforcement funding ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th March 2026, 2 months ago | 0

A city council has unveiled a huge cash injection to deal with ‘rogue’ landlords ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act...

Rejected eviction notice concept with digital documents and red “rejected” stamp, illustrating government refusal of landlord proposals.

Petition for faster evictions and tenant database rejected

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th March 2026, 2 months ago | 4

In response to a petition calling for faster evictions and a tenant database, the government said it does not support...

Paul Shamplina promoting landlord law webinar ahead of Renters Rights Act changes in May 2026

Landlord Law is Changing: What You Must Do Before 1st May 2026

Author: Paul Shamplina

4th March 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Over the past few months, I have been speaking to landlords across the UK about the Renters Rights Act, which...

Letting agent completing HHSRS property inspection checklist ahead of Renters' Rights Act changes

Landlord HHSRS inspection template launched

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd March 2026, 2 months ago | 3

Landlords and agents can bring inspection standards into line with the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) as the...

Councillor overlooking Worcester rooftops as rent control debate dominates city housing discussion.

Green councillor calls for local rent control powers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd March 2026, 2 months ago | 6

A councillor has claimed rent controls must be introduced to stop renters from “being plunged into economic hardship.” Green councillor...