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The Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026 – Trap?

Author: Readers Question

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24th March 2026, 4 weeks ago | 9

The government website with the recently released Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-renters-rights-act-information-sheet-2026 says:- “The Information Sheet is only valid...

EPC clearly wrong so can Assessor be made to change it once issued?

Author: Readers Question

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15th October 2020, 6 years ago | 45

Just had an EPC done on a flat. Last EPC rating was a D now its an F – so...

HMO utility bills exceeding fair usage policy?

Author: Readers Question

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28th February 2024, 2 years ago | 26

Hi there, we (my partner and I) are first-time landlords and tried to bite more than what we can chew...

Will the council fine me £30,000 for not having a license?

Author: Readers Question

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25th March 2024, 2 years ago | 16

Hello, I have received an email from Brent Council to apply for a landlord license, which I am working on...

Will the council rehouse a tenant in rent arrears?

Author: Readers Question

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20th August 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Hi, if a possession order has been granted and the tenant is waiting to be evicted because he thinks he...

Providing emergency accommodation instead?

Author: Readers Question

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18th November 2019, 6 years ago | 17

Being a private landlord is a nightmare. So given the latest headlines I am thinking of going down the route of...

Tenant has stopped communicating – what to do?

Author: Readers Question

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11th August 2023, 3 years ago | 14

Hello, Our tenant stopped lines of communication in March. We were communicating by way of email and text, occasionally we...

Letting agents must evolve to stop landlords selling up – Agent Rainmaker

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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9th April 2026, 2 weeks ago | 4

As the Renters’ Rights Act edges closer to coming into force, many landlords are deciding now is the time to...

Welsh Green Party proposes rent controls and financial penalties for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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14th April 2026, 1 week ago | 0

The Welsh Green Party has pledged to introduce rent controls and abolish no-fault evictions ahead of the upcoming elections. Launching...

Summer Budget 2015 – Landlords Reactions

Author: Mark Alexander

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8th July 2015, 11 years ago | 9619

The concern is; Budget proposals to “restrict finance cost relief to individual landlords”.  To calculate the impact of this policy on...

Proof required of cigarette or weed smoking?

Author: Readers Question

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5th February 2018, 8 years ago | 23

I think it is highly likely my tenants are breaking the terms of the tenancy agreement I am looking for...

Council using providers to supply them with private properties?

Author: Readers Question

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20th April 2023, 3 years ago | 18

Hello, I have been given by X council a list of contracted suppliers they are using in order to secure...

Help! Freeholder will not fill out LPE1 form

Author: Readers Question

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27th June 2023, 3 years ago | 8

Hello, I would appreciate some advice on the process of going to a first-tier tribunal and how to keep costs...

Cannabis farm in my rental property?

Author: Readers Question

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4th February 2025, 1 year ago | 10

Hi everyone, I’ve recently found out one of my tenants has a cannabis farm in my rental property. I’ve informed...

Landlords could pay hundreds of pounds in registration fees under Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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10th November 2025, 5 months ago | 9

Landlords face a triple whammy of fees to register their properties under the Renters’ Rights Act. As reported by The...

Do head lease terms override tenant pet requests?

Author: Readers Question

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27th November 2025, 5 months ago | 5

Hello, hopefully a quick question. It is my understanding that if a Head Lease (from the freeholder) prohibits pets residing...

Tenant referencing under the Renters’ Rights Act?

Author: Readers Question

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17th February 2026, 2 months ago | 16

Given the Renters’ Rights Act becoming statute on the 1st May 26, I’m interested to ask how landlords will be...

Tenants using roof space as storage without permission?

Author: Readers Question

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4th March 2021, 5 years ago | 29

The tenants renting our top floor flat are insisting that they have a right to use the roof space as...

Tenant refusing viewings after being served Section 21?

Author: Readers Question

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14th March 2023, 3 years ago | 53

Hello, Three weeks ago I instructed my managing agent to serve a Section 21 notice on my tenants. I have...

EICR and Build Regulations Certificate confusion

Author: Readers Question

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28th March 2024, 2 years ago | 18

Hi, I had an EICR booked and carried out at a small commercial property as the 5 years certificate was...

What are my rights after inheriting a tenant?

Author: Readers Question

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13th August 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Hi, I’ve recently inherited a property from my mother with a tenant in situ. My first question is: Does the...

Pet clause in lease for a share of freehold property?

Author: Readers Question

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15th August 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Hi, I bought a share of a freehold flat, there are two flats, and my co-freeholder lives downstairs. We both...

Can I evict a tenant after buying a property with no Gas Safety certificate?

Author: Readers Question

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5th December 2024, 1 year ago | 39

Hi, I purchased a property earlier this year through an auction with a tenant in situ. I changed the name...

Renters’ Rights Bill to become law as it heads for Royal Assent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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22nd October 2025, 6 months ago | 10

The Renters’ Rights Bill is expected to become law shortly after the Commons approves the final version of the bill....