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Person holding government guidance with Parliament reflected in glasses highlighting new £7,000 landlord fines for housing hazards.

Government claims guidance aims to make landlord fines clearer

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st July 2026, 1 day ago | 8

The government has claimed guidance on financial penalties for landlords is “more transparent”. The government announced will face on-the-spot fines...

Alternative tenant referencing options including employment, credit, affordability and digital verification for UK landlords.

Government urges landlords to adopt alternative referencing methods as checks tighten

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th July 2026, 5 days ago | 15

The government has encouraged landlords to use other available referencing criteria to give them confidence the tenancy is suitable. In...

Illustration of a neglected rental property highlighting landlord complaints and the proposed PRS Ombudsman reforms.

PRS Ombudsman will not ‘punish landlords’ but can assess repeat poor conduct claims government

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd July 2026, 1 week ago | 0

The government has hinted that the Private Rented Sector (PRS) Ombudsman could take into account previous cases of inadequate conduct...

Students discuss the Renters’ Rights Act outside the Palace of Westminster in London.

Minister defends Renters’ Rights Act reforms for student rental market

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd July 2026, 2 weeks ago | 8

The government has claimed it engaged with the student sector while developing the Renters’ Rights Act, despite industry experts warning...

Shield protecting the UK justice system as the Renters’ Rights Act impacts courts and tribunals.

Government defends court readiness amid warnings over Renters’ Rights Act strain

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th July 2026, 3 weeks ago | 19

The government claim the justice system “is well prepared” to handle the Renters’ Rights Act. In answer to a written...

Key and To Let sign illustrating the Renters’ Rights Act changes affecting landlords and the private rental sector.

Government claims Renters’ Rights Act benefits landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd July 2026, 4 weeks ago | 21

The government claim the Renters’ Rights Act provides “tangible benefits” to landlords despite admitting it has introduced no measures to...

Cracked rental property protected by a shield with a rent arrears notice, symbolising tenant rent dispute protections

Government claims tribunal rent system protects tenants from arrears

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th June 2026, 1 month ago | 10

The government has claimed that tribunal-determined rents will protect tenants from falling into rent arrears. In a Parliamentary written question,...

Broken chain labelled “Discrimination” on a rental property door, symbolising action against unfair letting practices.

Government vows to tackle rental discrimination in PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th June 2026, 1 month ago | 28

The government claims the Renters’ Rights Act provides councils with strong enforcement powers to crack down on rental discrimination. Under...

Illustration of a tidal wave labelled Renters Rights Act crashing over UK rental homes and letting boards, symbolising market disruption.

Why the Renters’ Rights Act is causing a tsunami?

Author: Readers Question

23rd June 2026, 1 month ago | 14

Landlords are the life blood and custodians of a fragile ecosystem, who left alone, largely solve and don’t create problems....

Private rented sector symbol balanced above a residential skyline, representing stability and landlord exits.

Government insists private rented sector remains stable after Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th June 2026, 1 month ago | 10

The housing minister claims the size of the private rented sector remains stable despite landlords leaving the private rented sector...

Shield with piggy bank and pound symbol being broken, representing changes to tenancy deposit protection

Government hints insured deposit schemes may be axed over fraud concerns

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th June 2026, 1 month ago | 11

The government has announced potential changes to the tenancy deposit protection system, including plans to remove insured deposit schemes. Under...

Keys, house symbol and coins under a protective dome outside rental homes, representing tenancy deposit protection

Government pledges deposit schemes will deliver good value for landlords and tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th June 2026, 2 months ago | 2

The government has announced its current contract with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDP) will end in 2028, while pledging deposit...

Pressure gauge showing a proposed £250 ground rent cap as leasehold reform consultation papers fly overhead

Pressure mounts to move £250 ground rent cap forward to 2027

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th June 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Media reports suggest the government could bring forward plans to cap ground rents following pressure from MPs. A story in...

Section 21 notices flying above rental homes after Section 21 evictions ended

Section 21 cases fell ahead of abolition claim government

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th June 2026, 2 months ago | 1

The government has claimed Section 21 evictions had already decreased before they were abolished. The government has confirmed data shows...

HMO-licensed townhouse under regulatory spotlight as government reviews HMO controls

Government rejects petition for stronger powers to control HMOs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th June 2026, 2 months ago | 0

The government has confirmed it will keep its powers to regulate Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) under review after rejecting...

Tenant overheated in flat fanning herself during extreme indoor heat linked to housing conditions

Government pushes action on overheating fears in social housing

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd June 2026, 2 months ago | 3

The government has urged all social housing landlords to meet standards of thermal comfort in their properties. In a written...

Group of tenants engaging in anti-social behaviour in a residential area

Labour MP questions landlord role in tackling tenant anti-social behaviour

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th May 2026, 2 months ago | 65

A Labour MP has suggested landlords should take a greater role in tackling anti-social behaviour caused by tenants. In a...

Dog and cat in a flat illustrating leaseholder pet ownership rights

Government hints at allowing leaseholders to keep pets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd May 2026, 2 months ago | 4

The government has confirmed it is considering giving leaseholders the right to keep a pet. In response to a written...

Social Housing Bill presented in Parliament with housing developments and families symbolising affordable housing reform

Social Housing Bill aims to boost supply but Shelter warns government must go further

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th May 2026, 2 months ago | 0

The government has unveiled the Social Housing Bill to Parliament, but one charity claims it does not go far enough....

Shield symbolising broadband rights and leasehold reform outside a UK residential building

Government sets out leasehold reforms including broadband rights and ground rent cap

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th May 2026, 3 months ago | 12

Leaseholders will have a legal right to request fast broadband connections, with freeholders unable to unreasonably refuse. Under the Leasehold...

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