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£7,000 housing disrepair fines and Renters' Rights Act highlighted alongside rental property in England

Why the outrageous increases in landlord fines misses the mark?

18th August 2026, 4 days ago | 7

Like many other Renters’ Rights Act policies being introduced, the increase in fines appears to be based on populist belief...

Broken chain labelled “Discrimination” on a rental property door, symbolising action against unfair letting practices.

Government vows Renters’ Rights Act will tackle rental discrimination

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd August 2026, 3 weeks ago | 147

The government has claimed the Renters’ Rights Act cracks down on rental discrimination in the private rented sector. In a...

Person holding government guidance with Parliament reflected in glasses highlighting new £7,000 landlord fines for housing hazards.

Government claims guidance aims to make landlord fines clearer

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st July 2026, 3 weeks ago | 8

The government has claimed guidance on financial penalties for landlords is “more transparent”. The government announced will face on-the-spot fines...

Digital shield protecting a rental property from £7,000 HHSRS Category 1 hazard penalties through documented compliance.

The £7,000 hazard penalty will be decided by your records, not just your property

Author: Tauhid Islam

23rd July 2026, 4 weeks ago | 0

Most readers will have seen the coverage of the new £7,000 penalty for Category 1 hazards. What has had far...

Sharp jump in Google searches for Renters’ Rights Act ahead of deadline

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd July 2026, 2 months ago | 0

A sharp spike in Google searches for the Renters’ Rights Act and information sheet was recorded ahead of its implementation,...

Digital illustration of UK rental property enforcement, PRS database fees, and landlord compliance regulations

Government signals enforcement may be funded via PRS Database fees

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th June 2026, 2 months ago | 9

The government has hinted that fees collected from the Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database will be used to fund council...

Housing inspector reviewing temporary accommodation standards as the government targets poor-quality B&Bs and unsafe rentals.

Government to crackdown on poor temporary accommodation standards

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th June 2026, 2 months ago | 3

The government has set out plans to tackle poor conditions in temporary accommodation. Speaking in Parliament, homelessness minister Alison McGovern...

Severe mould in a rented home highlighting new £7,000 fines for landlords under the Renters’ Rights Act.

Landlords face £7,000 fines for damp and mould in government crackdown

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd June 2026, 2 months ago | 12

The government has announced landlords will face on-the-spot fines of £7,000 for severe damp and mould, as well as for...

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