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Lawyer writing notes at desk with legal scales and gavel.

Council warns tenants of costly ‘no win, no fee’ repair claims

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd February 2025, 1 year ago | 0

A city council’s tenants are being urged to report their repair issues directly to the council, following a rise in...

Housing estate with safety warning and regulator grading highlighting council failures

Another council hit for housing safety failures by regulator

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th January 2025, 1 year ago | 0

A council has received a C3 regulatory grading from the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) due to breaches of consumer...

Andy Hulme of Hyde Housing Association responding to Housing Ombudsman report

Housing association slammed by the Housing Ombudsman

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th December 2024, 1 year ago | 2

The Housing Ombudsman has published a scathing report criticising Hyde Housing Association for repeated failings in repairs, complaint handling and...

Smoke alarm with smoke and a house symbol highlighting fire safety concerns.

Council faces criticism for lack of smoke alarms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd December 2024, 1 year ago | 7

Ben Beadle, CEO of the NRLA, has slammed Southwark Council for failing to manage their properties after the Regulator of...

Freeholder forcing me to pay towards a new for roof?

Author: Readers Question

4th June 2024, 2 years ago | 19

Hi, I have a one bed top floor flat in a converted Victorian house I rent out. The roof has...

Tenant carrying out work to the property?

Author: Readers Question

30th May 2024, 2 years ago | 17

Dear all, our property has been let out to a conscientious couple with children for several years during which time...

Council urges tenants to report repairs and not file compensation claims

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th October 2023, 2 years ago | 1

In a bid to protect its tenants from costly legal battles and mounting expenses, one council has issued a stark...

Tag: housing repairs

Council warns tenants of costly ‘no win, no fee’ repair claims

Another council hit for housing safety failures by regulator

Housing association slammed by the Housing Ombudsman

Council faces criticism for lack of smoke alarms

Freeholder forcing me to pay towards a new for roof?

Tenant carrying out work to the property?

Council urges tenants to report repairs and not file compensation claims