Tag: Landlord rights

Landlords on cliff-edge as Renters’ Rights Bill strains overburdened courts

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th March 2025, 1 year ago | 6

Many landlords are facing a cliff-edge decision in deciding whether to sell up and many are holding on to see...

Will incorrect EPC rating affect my eviction case?

Author: Readers Question

17th March 2025, 1 year ago | 21

I am going to take my tenant to court, I served a notice in December, she has failed to leave,...

Call to prioritise housing in Scotland’s anti-social behaviour crackdown

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th March 2025, 1 year ago | 0

One leading professional body is demanding a sharper focus from the Scottish government on tackling anti-social behaviour within the housing...

PRS landlords under siege: Misrepresented and unheard!

Author: Landlord Crusader

28th February 2025, 2 years ago | 23

The private rented sector is at a tipping point, and landlords are caught in the crosshairs of a perfect storm:...

Why the victimisation of landlords shames everyone

Author: Landlord Crusader

21st February 2025, 2 years ago | 28

Reading the news on Property118 about tenants getting a new platform to make complaints made my heart sink. The PRS...

Aggressive tenant demanding compensation for mould?

Author: Readers Question

21st February 2025, 2 years ago | 45

My tenants are demanding compensation for mould in the kitchen and have contacted Environmental Health, Citizens Advice Bureau, Shelter and...

Tenant group claims landlord exodus will improve renting but fails to mention impact on tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th February 2025, 2 years ago | 49

A tenant organisation claims landlords selling up is a good thing, despite the fact that it is fuelling the housing...

Propertymark pushes for Landlord and Tenant Act reform

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th February 2025, 2 years ago | 1

Propertymark has voiced its support for updating the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, saying there’s a need to address contemporary...

Using a court injunction to gain access for repairs?

Author: Readers Question

10th February 2025, 2 years ago | 6

Hi, I’m having a terrible time with our tenant and we have issued a Section 21.  The tenant has been...

Points and questions for my Labour MP – Have I missed anything?

Author: Readers Question

31st January 2025, 2 years ago | 20

Hello, I am having my first video call with our local Labour MP later this week. I have sent an...

Can a tenant refusing engineer access affect my Section 21 notice?

Author: Readers Question

28th January 2025, 2 years ago | 13

Hi, I wonder if anyone from the Property118 community can help. I have served a Section 21 on a tenant...

Shelter and Generation Rent: It’s time to own what you’ve done

Author: Landlord Crusader

13th December 2024, 2 years ago | 31

As Shelter bemoans the rising tide of homelessness with fears that thousands could be evicted from their homes in time...

English Private Landlord Survey: Why we are crucial to the housing market

Author: Landlord Crusader

6th December 2024, 2 years ago | 7

With not a lot to do I read the publication of the English Private Landlord Survey and found it was...

Lawyer criticises Renters’ Rights Bill impact assessment for underestimating costs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th November 2024, 2 years ago | 4

A lawyer has slammed the Renters’ Rights Bill impact assessment, calling it “unreliable.” David Smith, head of dispute resolution at...

NRLA blast Housing Minister’s court system remarks

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th November 2024, 2 years ago | 10

The NRLA and other industry bodies have slammed Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook, for claiming that “alarmist statements about the county...

Free landlord seminar will help avoid council enforcement fines

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

A free seminar for private landlords will help educate them about how they can protect themselves from potential fines and...

Welcome to the Landlord Club, Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves!

Author: Landlord Crusader

15th November 2024, 2 years ago | 8

As the Prime Minister and Chancellor step into the world of landlording, they are joining a diverse and dynamic sector...

How can I minimize tension while allowing my ex-tenant to collect their belongings?

Author: Readers Question

14th November 2024, 2 years ago | 12

Hi, the day before the eviction my (ex) tenant told me they need additional time to collect their items as...

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Labour urged to bring in secret inspections of rented properties

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th November 2024, 2 years ago | 25

Landlords could face secret inspections of their rental properties under Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill after being urged to do so...

Can tenants legally extend eviction delays with mental health breathing space?

Author: Readers Question

13th November 2024, 2 years ago | 11

Hi, I have tenants in my property who owe £15,000 in arrears, and I’ve applied to the court for eviction....

Scottish government proposes rent cap to ‘stabilise rents’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st November 2024, 2 years ago | 4

The Scottish government has announced plans to cap rent increases in areas with rent controls, as part of its Housing...