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Leaseholders failed by councils and housing associations claims Housing Ombudsman

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd July 2025, 11 months ago | 1

Local authorities and housing associations have come under fire for failing in their duties as landlords to leaseholders. A report...

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Social housing landlords must rehouse tenants under new Awaab’s Law rules

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th June 2025, 11 months ago | 6

Awaab’s Law will require social housing landlords to provide and pay for alternative accommodation if a tenant’s home cannot be...

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Scottish housing crisis deepens as construction plummets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th June 2025, 11 months ago | 1

Scotland’s housing sector has seen a major downturn, with an 11% reduction in all-sector housebuilding starts and a 4% drop...

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How landlords can prepare and not panic for Awaab’s law

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th June 2025, 11 months ago | 0

If you’re a landlord, chances are you’ve heard of Awaab’s Law. And if you haven’t, now’s the time to pay...

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Awaab’s Law: What Every Private Landlord Should Know Now

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th June 2025, 11 months ago | 0

The world of property law is no stranger to reform, but Awaab’s Law is different. The legislation marks a turning...

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ResiSure and Awaab’s Law: Why a New Era of Property Compliance Starts Here

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th June 2025, 11 months ago | 0

In October 2025, a new chapter in UK property legislation begins. Awaab’s Law, a component of The Renters Rights Bill,...

Stop targeting private landlords with selective licensing while council homes rot

Author: Landlord Crusader

6th June 2025, 11 months ago | 7

Like many landlords, there’s not a lot that gets me hot under the collar anymore after years of being victimised...

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Awaab’s Law is Coming – Can Landlords Act Fast Enough? ResiSure Ensures Compliance in Under 5 Minutes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd June 2025, 11 months ago | 3

The UK housing sector is bracing for Awaab’s Law, a landmark piece of legislation that will fundamentally change the way...

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Housing Ombudsman urges social landlords to improve communication

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

The Housing Ombudsman says it is crucial for social landlords to refine their communication strategies to prevent the unintentional stigmatisation...

Plans to extend Awaab’s law to Scotland’s PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th March 2025, 1 year ago | 0

As Awaab’s Law is set to be introduced in the social housing sector in Scotland, there are plans to extend...

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Angela Rayner slams Section 21 evictions as cause of homelessness

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th January 2025, 1 year ago | 59

Angela Rayner claims the Labour government want to work with landlords, but blames Section 21 evictions for having a significant...

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Industry body calls for investment over legislation to support PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th January 2025, 1 year ago | 6

More investment not legislation is needed for the private rented sector, says Propertymark. The industry body says the private rented...

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Renters’ Rights Bill to return to Parliament in January

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th December 2024, 1 year ago | 6

The Renters’ Rights Bill will return to the House of Commons on January 14, 2025. The government has confirmed that...

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Housing Ombudsman urges action after failures in rat infestation and damp and mould cases

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

The Housing Ombudsman is urging the social housing sector to prepare for Awaab’s law after one housing association left a...

Government admits Renters’ Rights Bill could drive rent increases

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd December 2024, 1 year ago | 21

The government finally admits the Renters’ Rights Bill could force landlords to raise rents to cover costs of additional regulation....

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Nearly half of renters struggle with mould – survey

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th November 2024, 2 years ago | 10

The wet UK weather is exacerbating a growing problem – mould and damp in rental properties and a survey has...

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Renters’ Rights Bill passes second reading

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th October 2024, 2 years ago | 29

The Renters’ Rights Bill has passed its second reading in Parliament with Angela Rayner promising to reform the rental sector....

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Government to consult on new housing standards for the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th September 2024, 2 years ago | 3

The government has unveiled a series of new measures aimed at ensuring decent homes for all private rented sector (PRS)...

Angela Rayner announces Labour’s plan to cut benefit payments to criminal landlords

Angela Rayner wants to ‘work in partnership’ with PRS landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd September 2024, 2 years ago | 42

The deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner told delegates at the Labour Party conference that she wanted to ‘work in partnership’...

Damp and mould on interior wall with warning sign highlighting housing hazard

Letting agents blame tenants for damp and mould in rental homes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th September 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Damp and mould in rental properties is usually caused by tenants, say letting agents. A survey by the Property Ombudsman...

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