Renters' Rights Act Archives - Page 6 of 18

Crowd of renters facing a landlord outside a property as guarantor requirements increase under the Renters’ Rights Act

Surge in demand for guarantors under Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd June 2026, 4 months ago | 36

More than half of tenants could need a guarantor following the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act, a deposit scheme...

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

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st June 2026, 4 months ago | 0

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

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

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st June 2026, 4 months ago | 8

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

Group of tenants engaging in anti-social behaviour in a residential area

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th May 2026, 4 months ago | 65

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 with penalty and deadline warnings for landlords

Renters’ Rights Act information sheet deadline warning issued to landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th May 2026, 4 months ago | 4

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

Tenant screening paperwork and house keys on a clipboard outside a terraced home with an unbranded letting sign.

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th May 2026, 4 months ago | 19

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

PRS database enforcement checks for landlords under the Renters’ Rights Act

Government confirms councils will use PRS database for landlord enforcement

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th May 2026, 4 months ago | 42

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

Sledgehammer labelled “Renters’ Rights Act” smashing a cracked nut to symbolise landlord concerns over new rental laws.

Renters’ Rights Act prompts backlash from Dorset landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th May 2026, 4 months ago | 8

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

Private rented sector enforcement officers approaching a UK council building beside rental properties

Councils urged to take proactive approach to enforcement

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th May 2026, 4 months ago | 3

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

Rocket labelled “Renters Rights Bill” launching beneath a property management sign to illustrate rising landlord compliance demands.

Property managers set for Renters’ Rights Act boost

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th May 2026, 4 months ago | 1

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

Tenants walking past homes with Renters’ Rights Act sign and 6 in 10 awareness figure

Six in 10 tenants back Renters’ Rights Act protections

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd May 2026, 4 months ago | 2

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

Prime Minister speaking beside a Renters’ Rights Act banner outside residential housing

Prime Minister and tenant groups celebrate Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st May 2026, 4 months ago | 14

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

Landlord rejecting advance rent payments under new Renters’ Rights Act rules for UK tenants

Renters’ Rights Act could leave tenants with fewer options

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st May 2026, 4 months ago | 5

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

Gauge showing rental market pressure beside a sold property sign and Renters’ Rights Act 2026 book

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th May 2026, 4 months ago | 3

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

Tenant facing homelessness seeks free legal advice near court

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th May 2026, 4 months ago | 1

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

Giant “Renters Rights Act” block looming over Sheffield city centre skyline to illustrate rental market pressure

England’s city centres face Renters’ Rights Act pressure

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th May 2026, 5 months ago | 0

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

Cloud obscuring a tenant’s face with the word “Protection” symbolising Renters’ Rights Act awareness

Renters unaware of Renters’ Rights Act protections

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th May 2026, 5 months ago | 3

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

Tenant leaving a rental property carrying boxes and a suitcase beside the word “CHOOSE”

Most private renters exit tenancies by choice NOT eviction

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th May 2026, 5 months ago | 1

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