Survival of the fittest?

Tennant lobbyists are so much stronger than the organisations that represent landlords. We need an effective leader that will stand up for landlord rights.

The over regulation of the rental market is rather like over fishing. The fish don’t have a voice, the only time they are heard is when they are gone.

Perhaps someone should get Sir David Attenborough to campaign to preserve the rental market before landlords become extinct.

Two of my tenants recently gave a months notice. They were both aggrieved when told that they now had to give two months notice. No doubt they will default on the second months rent and get to enjoy the subsequent CCJ.

Landlords must spare no quarter.

I think it will be survival of politicians friends – we are already seeing ‘incentives’ for the commercial players and just like PBSO I think more ‘considerations’ will follow.

Tenant bodies are cutting off their nose to spite their face. All the things they demand will reduce the supply and increase the rent of properties. They see housing as a human right that should basically be free. Lots of things could also be a human right and should be free like food and energy but nobody is actively legislating against supermarkets or energy suppliers who are surely taking liberties to make huge profits.
The promoted and accepted view of landlords is that we are all rich and provide shoddy housing for impoverished tenants at exorbitant rents. Therefore any measure that takes money from landlords and gives it to tenants is OK, a sort of Robin Hood effect. That landlords provide a service (housing) that the Government and Councils cannot is overlooked.
As for Awaabs law all I know is that Rochdale housing policy would prohibit a child in a one bedroom flat. So were the Council aware of Awaab’s presence? Did the tenant not report the mould or deny access because the property was overcrowded? Were there other issues at play? Who knows? Were all the properties in the block mouldy? The flats are still inhabited and RBH say they are undergoing substantial improvements. It certainly looked to be a run down area and I wouldn’t want to walk around there day or night.
These are the people who will judging if my rental properties are up to scratch. I am sure I will be held to higher standards than they can actually achieve.

Reply to the comment left by David Mackley at 14/07/2026 – 09:57
yes, but no one stand up.

They are determined to believe that landlords are the problem for having the temerity to own property and use it to provide a service. No amount of punishment by way of tax and regulation will satisfy them. The hate is quite extraordinary and now at Dickensian levels.
This is unlikely to change anytime soon as we live in an age where most people including politicians just think with their feelings without considering the consequences.
With the ever-increasing imbalance between supply and demand, we still have the power to reject all but the most reliable and financially secure tenants, and make sure that they know that any deviance will likely backfire on them. This is a direct consequence of the continuing war on landlords.

Reply to the comment left by northern landlord at 16:39
In the tragic case of Awaab, the parents made limited complaints to the landlord and had wanted to move to I believe a bigger property. When they complained initially they were asked to paint with mould inhibitor paint. The coroner failed to identify if they had done this more than once but proceeded as though advice had been followed. The parents instructed a solicitor. I believe once a tenant instructed the solicitor the landlord also disengaged with the tenant. This appeared to be the main problem. Remarkably despite major investigations the cause of the mould was never determined but the coroner ruled it was not lifestyle, To me ruling on something you don’t understand appears both ignorant and damaging. The findings of this case appear unsafe and the ombudsman will likely be swamped with damp claims that are difficult to solve because they are caused or contributed to by lifestyle. Misdiagnosing a problem unfortunately helps nobody.

Reply to the comment left by The_Maluka at 11:30
The guidance on this was initially unclear. What has emerged via Shelter and Citizens Advice is that existing tenants can serve notice as per their old style contract but that newer tenancies after 1st May will be bound by the 2 mths rule unless parties agree otherwise.

Reply to the comment left by Peter Merrick at 15/07/2026 – 03:44
We must not assume that the left acts in ignorance of the so called unintended consequences (which are far from unforeseeable). I see all this as a trend to reduce the PRS thus increasing the clarion call for more social housing. Burnham is already saying it. I just hope someone in this country still makes bricks. Mind you, there’s always blocks and pebbledash.