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Landlord looking surprised as they open documents, symbolising unexpected council investigations under the Renters’ Rights Act

Landlords urged to prepare ahead of new council powers coming into force

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th December 2025, 4 months ago | 1

A lettings agency is warning landlords may face “an unexpected Christmas surprise” as councils gain new investigatory powers. Under the...

Tenant blocking unscheduled council entry at rented home with dog presentv

Tenants will pay the price for council’s entry threats warns landlord

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th December 2025, 5 months ago | 32

A landlord is warning that councils gaining more powers for implementing forced intended entry to a rented property will ultimately...

Brent Council’s hypocrisy: Are door-to-door council inspections a step too far?

Author: Landlord Crusader

30th May 2025, 11 months ago | 7

News that Brent Council’s enforcement teams have carried out door-to-door inspections to find ‘criminal landlords’, should send shockwaves through the...

Shocking truth reveals councils’ powers over landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th June 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Dawn-style raids, more powers than the police and issuing £105,000 fines —councils wield considerable authority in regulating landlords. Phil Turtle,...

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Landlords urged to prepare ahead of new council powers coming into force

Tenants will pay the price for council’s entry threats warns landlord

Brent Council’s hypocrisy: Are door-to-door council inspections a step too far?

Shocking truth reveals councils’ powers over landlords