Landlord rights Archives

Chained property door, question mark and 5 November calendar highlighting concerns over six-month empty dwelling rules.

Empty dwelling management orders?

20th October 2026, 13 hours ago | 8

Hello, Re: the ‘empty dwelling management order’, which is a fancy name for councils ……… for your property! There seems...

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Social housing landlord denied right to force entry for gas safety check

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th November 2025, 12 months ago | 11

A judge has ruled in one case that a social housing landlord cannot be granted permission to force entry into...

When will politicians ever listen to landlords?

Author: Landlord Crusader

24th October 2025, 12 months ago | 22

Watching Matthew Pennycook’s ‘performance’ in Parliament in nodding through the Renters’ Rights Bill, I was struck by two things: landlords...

Ban on letting agents withholding rent payments after Ombudsman ruling

Two letting agencies banned for withholding rent from landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th September 2025, 1 year ago | 2

Two letting agencies have been stripped of their membership with The Property Ombudsman following their failure to pass on rent...

Businessman smashing the word "RULE" on a wall with a sledgehammer, symbolizing breaking unfair rules.

Council’s selective licensing team says landlords CAN break the rules

Author: Mick Roberts

10th September 2025, 1 year ago | 7

Yes, you read the headline right, they really did. Basically, if another department of Nottingham City Council is breaking the...

£1 coin on signed agreement symbolising a legal transaction that protected a landlord from liability

The £1 Transaction That Protected a Landlord From Liability

Author: Mark Alexander

21st August 2025, 1 year ago | 6

Some headlines make you look twice. In this case, a landlord effectively transferred an entire risk away from themselves for...

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Council under fire over immediate HMO rule change

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st August 2025, 1 year ago | 9

A legal expert has accused a council of “abuse of power” over its failure to give prior warning before introducing...

Judge’s gavel in front of courthouse symbolising landlord’s legal victory over council decision

When Councils Get It Wrong: Two Recent Landlord Victories You Should Know About

Author: Mark Alexander

18th August 2025, 1 year ago | 2

Every landlord has heard stories about heavy-handed enforcement. It is much rarer to see clear, documented wins where a council...

Landlord advocating for stricter letting agent regulation after dispute

Landlord launches petition for letting agent reform after year-long battle

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th August 2025, 1 year ago | 3

Fed-up landlord Wilson Chowdhry has launched a petition on the UK Parliament website, urging the government to introduce stricter regulations...

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Government withholds Renters’ Rights Bill court impact study

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd July 2025, 1 year ago | 14

The government is under pressure for refusing to disclose its Justice Impact Test for the Renters’ Rights Bill after one...

The Renters’ Rights Bill = A direct threat to landlords losing control

Author: Landlord Crusader

18th July 2025, 1 year ago | 12

I was among the first to highlight that the Renters’ Rights Bill effectively hands control of a landlord’s home to...

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How do I end a guaranteed rent contract?

Author: Readers Question

7th July 2025, 1 year ago | 3

I rented out a flat to an agent using a Guaranteed Rent contract. The understanding was that longer-term tenancies would...

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Propertymark pushes for Renters’ Rights Bill amendments

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd July 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Propertymark is calling on the government and Peers to revise the Renters’ Rights Bill to ensure it meets the needs...

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Who is responsible for oven deep clean?

Author: Readers Question

26th June 2025, 1 year ago | 13

Hi, I am looking for members of the Property118 forum to back me up on this. My agent has charged...

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Government refuses to reveal Renters’ Rights Bill court impact assessment

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th June 2025, 1 year ago | 6

The government has refused to release the Justice Impact Test for the Renters’ Rights Bill, a crucial document detailing the...

A person holding a calender saying tenancy agreement, a alarm clock, an arrow pointing upwards, and a question mark

Tenants prefer long-term rentals over short-term lets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th May 2025, 1 year ago | 11

There appears to be a strong preference among tenants for long-term rental agreements, casting doubt on the impact of the...

Welsh government drops controversial no-fault eviction compensation plan

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th May 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Industry bodies welcome “common-sense decision” from Welsh government to drop tenant compensation proposals. Under proposals by the Senedd Local Government...

Frustrated man with chaotic thoughts and Scottish flag, highlighting confusion over rent controls.

Scottish rent cap consultation sparks confusion concerns

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th May 2025, 1 year ago | 2

A consultation on exempting certain properties from rent caps has been labelled as a sign of confusion in the Scottish...

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Tenant refuses to hand over keys?

Author: Readers Question

4th April 2025, 2 years ago | 17

Hi, I recently had a tenant who refused to handover the keys after the check out unless I agreed, in...

Will Shelter ever step up to help tenants AND landlords?

Author: Landlord Crusader

28th March 2025, 2 years ago | 23

For many of us, the private rented sector has turned into a battlefield, and at the heart of the latest...

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Is the PRS pendulum swinging too far against landlords?

Author: Readers Question

24th March 2025, 2 years ago | 24

The biggest problem facing landlords is that the PRS is like a pendulum, swinging slowly from one policy extreme to...

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