Renters’ Rights Act

Landlords face tougher penalties as rent repayment orders expanded

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th December 2025, 5 months ago | 8

The government has announced changes to rent repayment orders under the Renters’ Rights Act. New changes include offences for providing...

Landlords risk fines, bans and bankruptcy – The answer?

Author: Mark Alexander

16th December 2025, 5 months ago | 25

The conversation among private landlords has changed. It is no longer about yields, regulation or market cycles, it’s about survival....

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th December 2025, 5 months ago | 1

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

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th December 2025, 5 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, 5 months ago | 13

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

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

Author: Readers Question

12th December 2025, 5 months ago | 8

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

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th December 2025, 5 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, 5 months ago | 54

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

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th December 2025, 5 months ago | 28

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

Renters’ Rights Act could shut students out of university education

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th December 2025, 5 months ago | 3

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

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th December 2025, 5 months ago | 32

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

Government confirms no new tenant protections before Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th December 2025, 5 months ago | 4

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

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th December 2025, 5 months ago | 1

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

Government promises to address landlord privacy concerns amid PRS database rollout

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th December 2025, 5 months ago | 57

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

Labour’s housing policies will push more kids into poverty

Author: Mick Roberts

8th December 2025, 5 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...

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th December 2025, 5 months ago | 23

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

Government issues guidance on court eviction process for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd December 2025, 5 months ago | 15

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

Landlords face lengthy court delays ahead of Section 21 abolition

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st December 2025, 5 months ago | 2

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