Tag: court backlog

Courts not ready for Renters’ Rights Act claim Peers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th March 2026, 4 weeks ago | 3

The government has been accused of failing to ensure the court system is ready to deal with the Renters’ Rights...

Court digitalisation will improve access to justice claims government

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd March 2026, 2 months ago | 11

The government claim they will spend more than £50 million to digitise the county courts to handle the court backlog....

Rent increase challenge rules spark court backlog fears

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th January 2026, 3 months ago | 13

Tenants challenging rent increases under new reforms could overwhelm courts, warns industry experts. An article in The Times explains under...

Conservative councillor warns Renters’ Rights Act will penalise good landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th January 2026, 4 months ago | 0

The Renters’ Rights Act runs the risk of rewarding the unscrupulous and penalising responsible landlords, claims a Conservative councillor. Writing...

Government pledges millions of pounds in free legal support for tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th January 2026, 4 months ago | 12

The government has announced £20 million in legal support and advice for tenants facing eviction. The government claim the funding...

Court delays persist despite government claims of progress

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd January 2026, 4 months ago | 6

The government claims it has made significant progress in tackling the court backlog, despite landlords often waiting months to regain...

Court delays leave landlords waiting eight months to reclaim properties

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th August 2025, 8 months ago | 5

Landlords face the longest wait for possession in over two years, according to figures published by the Ministry of Justice....

Possession Order Delay – Judge said 48 Hours, now facing 17-22 weeks wait?

Author: Readers Question

1st April 2025, 1 year ago | 10

Hi, I attended a possession hearing on 20th March, where the judge stated that the possession order would be issued...

Civil courts and property tribunals need more investment to handle Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th March 2025, 1 year ago | 5

A firm warns without investment in the civil courts and property tribunals, landlords could be left in limbo in trying...

Exclusive: Will the government delay Section 21 to social housing providers and not private landlords?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st November 2024, 1 year ago | 16

Rumours are circulating that the Labour government could delay the abolition of Section 21 for social housing providers but NOT...

The next BTL disaster coming your way!

Author: Readers Question

22nd April 2024, 2 years ago | 14

Hi, here’s something I’d like the views of Property 118 readers on. Some of you will have read of my...

Financial strain and abolition of Section 21 are driving landlords out of the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd January 2024, 2 years ago | 15

“A perfect storm” is how one legal expert describes the difficult position of landlords within the private rented sector (PRS),...

Demand for legal aid for tenants dealing with eviction

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th October 2023, 2 years ago | 14

An association is demanding the government give more legal aid to tenants facing eviction. The Law Society warns tenants on...

Backlog of possession cases causing chaos in courts

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th September 2023, 3 years ago | 8

The NRLA is calling on the government to tackle the backlog of possession cases clogging up the courts. The association...

Section 21 removal will cause chaos in courts

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th August 2023, 3 years ago | 38

A leading industry body is warning the Justice Secretary that the removal of Section 21 will cause harm to the...