Landlord penalties Archives

Landlords face immediate fines as councils shift enforcement approach

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th May 2026, 3 days ago | 7

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

Author: Landlord Crusader

30th January 2026, 4 months ago | 7

Just another day and another government hammer blow to private landlords. Confirmation that all private (and social) landlords must bring...

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th December 2025, 5 months ago | 8

The government has announced changes to rent repayment orders under the Renters’ Rights Act. New changes include offences for providing...

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd September 2025, 9 months ago | 1

A London council has announced a new selective licensing scheme has come into force this week and will set landlords...

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th July 2025, 10 months ago | 19

Propertymark has warned members of the House of Lords to avoid supporting selective licensing schemes, ahead of the final day...

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th May 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Members of the House of Lords warn that new enforcement financial penalties in the Renters’ Rights Bill will hurt small...

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th April 2025, 1 year ago | 7

A landlord organisation and the Scottish Conservatives warn new proposals aimed at tackling criminal landlords must address the root of...

Author: Julie Ford

12th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

It has been a legal requirement since April 2007 for landlords to protect a tenants security deposit in one of...

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th September 2023, 3 years ago | 25

The government is considering imposing prison sentences on landlords and property owners who do not comply with stringent new energy...