Tag: Eviction

How can a properly justified eviction be illegal under Vagrancy law?

Author: Readers Question

30th June 2026, 2 weeks ago | 2

As the Vagrancy law is being repealed today, anyone has the right to sleep rough and beg. So, to me,...

How do I evict a tenant in this new ‘tenant world’ we all find ourselves?

Author: Readers Question

5th June 2026, 1 month ago | 4

With all this new legislation, I am a little concerned as I find myself having to evict a tenant (who...

Most private renters exit tenancies by choice NOT eviction

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th May 2026, 2 months ago | 1

The majority of renters (63%) end their tenancy by choice, rather than due to eviction, according to new figures from...

Councils should not tell tenants to stay in property during eviction process claims government

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd April 2026, 3 months ago | 53

The government has confirmed councils should not be telling tenants to stay in a property when facing eviction. A story...

Rent rises affect one in three tenants since rental reforms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd April 2026, 3 months ago | 5

Nearly a third of tenants in England have experienced rent rises since the Renters’ Rights Act received Royal Assent six...

Landlords accused of rushing evictions ahead of Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th April 2026, 3 months ago | 15

Charities claim an eviction surge is under way as landlords rush to evict tenants before the Renters’ Rights Act takes...

Renting by room and help with future eviction laws?

Author: Readers Question

21st January 2026, 6 months ago | 10

I am struggling to understand the new Renters’ Rights Act regulations and eviction process. I hope you can help. I...

Government pledges millions of pounds in free legal support for tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th January 2026, 6 months ago | 12

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

Can I evict a tenant from a 2004 tenancy without a protected deposit?

Author: Readers Question

28th November 2025, 8 months ago | 10

I have had a tenant since Oct 2004. I gave him Section 9 notice to quit, which expired 30th Sept...

Deposit return under Renter’s Rights Act eviction?

Author: Readers Question

20th November 2025, 8 months ago | 22

Looking at the .gov – Renter’s Rights Act: An overview for Landlords, I saw this under ‘Evicting Tenants’. (After 01...

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th October 2025, 9 months ago | 9

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

Malicious damage by ex-tenants?

Author: Readers Question

28th October 2025, 9 months ago | 0

Mark Alexander’s recent article about malicious damage made interesting reading, but leaves out one scenario which I`m sure would be...

Councillor warns Section 21 evictions fuel homelessness as landlords leave PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th July 2025, 12 months ago | 19

A councillor claims Section 21 evictions are a leading cause of homelessness but warns legislative pressures are pushing landlords out...

Survey quashes eviction myths as majority of tenants end tenancies by choice NOT eviction

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th July 2025, 12 months ago | 6

New data from the English Housing Survey quashes the media narrative, showing that most tenants end their tenancy by choice...

What problem is the Renters’ Rights Bill addressing?

Author: Readers Question

7th July 2025, 1 year ago | 17

By not fully understanding a problem, the risk of putting in a bad fix is magnified. We are seeing example...

Tenants lose fight as council can evict families to house homeless

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th June 2025, 1 year ago | 64

Tenants have lost a legal challenge against a Labour-run council after they were served eviction notices to make way for...

Does a selective licence refusal help me evict a tenant?

Author: Readers Question

12th May 2025, 1 year ago | 5

Hi all, I am in a very complicated situation where I have a tenant at my property, not paying rent...

Eviction of a tenant not yet in residence?

Author: Readers Question

9th May 2025, 1 year ago | 15

I had a property which burnt down in a fire 4 years ago, and was a landlady to a lovely...

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...

The Renters’ Rights Bill is not anti-landlord says KC

Author: Tessa Shepperson

19th March 2025, 1 year ago | 30

Many landlords are upset and concerned at the legal changes being brought in by the Renters’ Rights Bill. Some landlords...