Tag: landlord fines

Renters’ Rights Act information sheet deadline warning issued to landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th May 2026, 5 days ago | 4

Landlords must issue the Renters’ Rights Act information by the end of this week or face a £7,000 fine. The...

Government confirms councils will use PRS database for landlord enforcement

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th May 2026, 6 days ago | 42

The government has confirmed it is working with councils to support the use of information from the Private Rented Sector...

Landlords — one letter away from criminal status?

Author: Readers Question

26th May 2026, 1 week ago | 12

Never in the history of rental property has so much damage been done by so few to so many. It...

Landlords face immediate fines as councils shift enforcement approach

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th May 2026, 2 weeks ago | 7

A landlord expert has warned councils no longer need to warn landlords before they fine them. Phil Turtle, director of...

Government issues examples of rent in advance breaches under new rules

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th May 2026, 3 weeks ago | 41

The government has published guidance for councils on when it is illegal for a landlord or letting agent to ask...

2 weeks to go until RRA: This free compliance check could save landlords thousands

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

16th April 2026, 2 months ago | 0

In just two weeks, the Renters’ Rights Act comes into full force. Section 21 will vanish. Fines of up to...

£40,000 fines to landlords? No thank you. We’ll help you sell in less than 3 months

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

10th April 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Just one month from now, the Renters’ Rights Act will be in full force, Section 21 will be gone and...

Government pressed on enforcement against criminal landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th April 2026, 2 months ago | 0

The government have hinted at stronger enforcement against criminal landlords as research reveals councils collect just 25% of landlord fines....

Council plans tougher fines for landlords housing vulnerable tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th February 2026, 3 months ago | 6

A council has been accused of setting a “worrying precedent” over plans to propose large fines for rule-breaking landlords housing...

Landlords could be fined twice for same offence warns licensing expert

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th February 2026, 3 months ago | 1

A landlord expert has accused councils of “double jeopardy enforcement against landlords” by fining them twice for the same offence....

Renters’ Rights Act depends on council enforcement claims tenant group

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th January 2026, 4 months ago | 1

A tenant group claims the “Renters’ Rights Act will only be as effective as how well it is enforced”, as...

Landlord declares “I’m out” “Never again will I be letting another property in the UK” as others follow suit

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

12th January 2026, 5 months ago | 0

As we entered boldly into 2026, many landlords started the year with a clear message about the state of the...

Councils given power to penalise landlords for unenforceable tenancy clauses

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th January 2026, 5 months ago | 86

The government has confirmed councils will be able to act against unenforceable clauses in tenancy agreements under the Renters’ Rights...

Selective licensing schemes set to expand in 2026

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th January 2026, 5 months ago | 0

2026 could see hundreds more selective licensing schemes introduced as the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force, prop-tech firm Kamma...

Sell now or risk fines, bans and bankruptcy

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

25th December 2025, 5 months ago | 15

Two articles published on Property118 in recent days have sent a clear message to the sector. The most recent revealed...

Council powers for surprise inspections will come into force this week

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th December 2025, 5 months ago | 15

Experts are warning that new rules for councils, which come into force this Saturday (27 December), will give authorities unprecedented...

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th December 2025, 6 months ago | 1

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

Government calls on landlords to upgrade homes ahead of Decent Homes Standard

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th December 2025, 6 months ago | 13

The government has urged landlords to begin upgrading their properties before the Decent Homes Standard comes into force. In its...

Landlords face fines of £3,000 to £35,000 under new government guidance

Author: Mark Alexander

11th December 2025, 6 months ago | 54

The government has released new civil penalty tables under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, and the figures are outrageous. The...

Renters’ Rights Act at risk without strong council enforcement – Generation Rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th December 2025, 6 months ago | 1

A tenant organisation has warned the Renters’ Rights Act could fail if councils do not rigorously enforce the law against...