Renters’ Rights Act

Petition for faster evictions and tenant database rejected

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th March 2026, 3 months ago | 4

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

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

Author: Paul Shamplina

4th March 2026, 3 months ago | 0

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

Landlord HHSRS inspection template launched

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd March 2026, 3 months ago | 3

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

Green councillor calls for local rent control powers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd March 2026, 3 months ago | 6

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

Government admits no impact assessment of Renters’ Rights Act on supply

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th February 2026, 3 months ago | 16

The government admits it has not carried out an impact assessment on how the abolition of fixed-term tenancies will affect...

Council plans tougher fines for landlords housing vulnerable tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th February 2026, 3 months ago | 6

A council has been accused of setting a “worrying precedent” over plans to propose large fines for rule-breaking landlords housing...

Selective licensing and RRA drive council staffing increase

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th February 2026, 3 months ago | 4

A Labour-run council is hiring extra staff to tackle selective licensing and the Renters’ Rights Act. Liverpool City Council has...

Landlords aware of RRA but want more guidance

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th February 2026, 3 months ago | 3

Landlords are very aware of the upcoming Renters’ Rights Act, but uncertainty persists around how the framework will operate once...

Government U-turn on student possession ground with four month notice rule

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th February 2026, 3 months ago | 5

In a victory for student landlords, the government has confirmed changes to the student possession ground under the Renters’ Rights...

Reform UK vow to scrap the Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th February 2026, 3 months ago | 32

Reform UK will pledge to scrap the Renters’ Rights Act if it wins the next general election, with deputy leader...

Rent insurance demand surges ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th February 2026, 3 months ago | 0

Landlord demand for rent insurance products rose sharply in the final months of 2025 as agents and landlords prepared for...

Call to fine landlords who discriminate against young renters

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th February 2026, 3 months ago | 23

Young people attempting to move from homelessness accommodation into private rented housing are facing widespread landlord discrimination, charities warn. Organisations...

Can new tenants just cancel and walk away?

Author: Readers Question

23rd February 2026, 3 months ago | 5

We operate joint and several student HMO tenancies, which we typically sign up in Jan/Feb for the next academic year...

Renters’ Rights Act could strain London’s rental market – Propertymark

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd February 2026, 3 months ago | 1

An industry body has warned the success of the Renters’ Rights Act in London will depend not only on legislative...

Derby landlord sells his portfolio with no searches, no survey, and £30,000 more than investor market

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

20th February 2026, 3 months ago | 0

We all know that this year’s brought with it some tough challenges for landlords. We’ve also been bombarded with news...

Landlords raise rents due to legislative uncertainty

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th February 2026, 3 months ago | 4

More than half of landlords (51%) raised rents during the last 12 months as many consider leaving the market, according...

Tenant group claims PRS is a ‘danger zone’ but critic warns of RRA consequences

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th February 2026, 3 months ago | 11

Generation Rent claims the private rented sector was a “danger zone” due to an imbalance of power between landlords and...

Social housing landlords urged to be fair on pet requests

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th February 2026, 3 months ago | 0

Social housing landlords will not be legally forced to grant pet requests, but the government urges them to be fair...