Tag: anti-social behaviour

Landlords face fines of up to £35,000 under new council policy

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st August 2026, 1 day ago | 8

A council has announced a new civil penalty policy for the PRS and told landlords how to tackle anti-social behaviour...

Government defends social housing landlords’ power to tackle anti-social behaviour

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th August 2026, 2 weeks ago | 4

Social housing landlords already have strong powers to deal with anti-social behaviour, the government has claimed. In a parliamentary written...

Why Labour needs a rogue tenant database to protect decent tenants

Author: Landlord Crusader

7th August 2026, 2 weeks ago | 28

Labour’s Renters’ Rights Act, which was sold as a tool for ‘levelling the playing field’ for tenants, brought into being...

Labour MP questions landlord role in tackling tenant anti-social behaviour

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th May 2026, 3 months ago | 65

A Labour MP has suggested landlords should take a greater role in tackling anti-social behaviour caused by tenants. In a...

Ombudsman calls for stronger apologies from social housing landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th March 2026, 6 months ago | 5

Social housing landlords are being urged to apologise for mistakes after a report revealed that residents suffered due to failures....

Evicting tenants for anti-social behaviour under the Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th November 2025, 9 months ago | 10

The government has issued guidance for landlords on evicting tenants for anti-social behaviour, including the introduction of a new ground...

Renters’ Rights Act aims to support landlords dealing with anti-social behaviour

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th October 2025, 10 months ago | 9

A Labour minister has claimed the Renters’ Rights Act will help tackle anti-social behaviour. Sarah Jones MP, Minister of State...

Council pushes ahead with selective licensing despite landlord concerns

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th August 2025, 12 months ago | 1

Despite concerns from landlords and tenants over the cost of selective licensing and its impact on rents, the council has...

Should I let tenants leave early due to pot smoking neighbours?

Author: Readers Question

21st July 2025, 1 year ago | 8

Hi everyone, Our elderly tenants are having issues with some tenants in a neighbouring block of flats. Our tenants’ new...

Council claims selective licensing scheme will support landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th May 2025, 1 year ago | 7

Westminster council claims a new selective licensing scheme will help “support responsible landlords”. The council has confirmed the selective licensing...

Council unveils new selective licensing scheme consultation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th May 2025, 1 year ago | 0

A council has unveiled a consultation to introduce a selective licensing scheme to improve housing conditions in the PRS and...

Why are landlords expected to parent their tenants?

Author: Landlord Crusader

25th April 2025, 1 year ago | 24

Sefton Council’s recent warning to private landlords has sparked outrage, and for good reason. The council insists that landlords –...

Landlords stuck in postcode lottery on anti-social behaviour support warns Propertymark

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th April 2025, 1 year ago | 2

An industry body warns some local authorities do not have the resources to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB), leaving landlords and...

Council urges tenants to know their HMO rights

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Belfast City Council is urging potential tenants to understand their rights and responsibilities when looking to rent a house of...

Threat of eviction could curb anti-social behaviour in social housing, says MP

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th January 2025, 2 years ago | 8

Social housing tenants who engage in anti-social behaviour (ASB) should face the threat of eviction, claims MP. Lee Anderson, Reform...

Council launches selective licensing consultation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th December 2024, 2 years ago | 4

A council has launched a selective licensing consultation to clamp down on poor landlords and tackle damp and mould. North...

Industry body calls for more support to tackle anti-social behaviour in PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

A leading industry body is demanding that the Scottish government offer more support to landlords dealing with anti-social behaviour. Propertymark...

Ben Beadle claims Renters’ Rights Bill’s Section 21 Ban is “not a big change”

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th September 2024, 2 years ago | 56

Ben Beadle claims removing Section 21 will not be “a significant change for landlords.” In an interview with BBC Radio...

Lambeth introduces new licensing scheme for PRS – and plans to widen the net

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th September 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Lambeth Council has launched a new property licensing scheme aimed at addressing issues related to criminal landlords and improving the...

Landlord fined £4,700 for ignoring council’s property inquiries

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th March 2024, 2 years ago | 2

A landlord has been ordered to pay a fine for failing to respond to council inquiries about his rented property. ...