Tag: landlord fines

Government issues examples of rent in advance breaches under new rules

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th May 2026, 18 hours ago | 17

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, 4 weeks 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, 1 month 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, 1 month ago | 0

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

Government publishes Renters’ Rights Act information sheet with £7,000 fine warning

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th March 2026, 2 months ago | 41

The government has published an information sheet on the Renters’ Rights Act, warning landlords that they could face a £7,000...

Council plans tougher fines for landlords housing vulnerable tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th February 2026, 2 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...

Councils given power to penalise landlords for unenforceable tenancy clauses

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th January 2026, 4 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, 4 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 months ago | 1

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

We’ll get Your Properties Sold Fast for the maximum amount of Cash in the Bank

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

5th December 2025, 5 months ago | 0

Thousands of us are getting ready to sell as the government warns landlords they could face fines of up to...

HMO landlords warned of fines under new waste regulations

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th December 2025, 5 months ago | 2

Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) landlords are being warned they could face a £5,000 fine for poor waste management under...

Landlords face crackdown under Renters’ Rights Act as councils gain powers to issue hefty fines

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st December 2025, 5 months ago | 6

The government has warned landlords they could face fines of up to £40,000 under the Renters’ Rights Act. The government...

Landlords pay the price when tenants secretly sublet

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th October 2025, 7 months ago | 4

A legal firm has warned landlords that if tenants secretly sublet, it’s the landlord, not the tenant, who could face...