Tag: Ministry of Justice

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th July 2026, 6 days ago | 17

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

Government insists courts can cope with Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st July 2026, 2 weeks ago | 10

The government claims the courts have “sufficient capacity to manage the impact of the Renters’ Rights Act”. The act came...

Government announce fee for tenants appealing rent increases

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th March 2026, 4 months ago | 39

The government has claimed it “wants to ensure justice is protected for all” after announcing a £47 fee for tenants...

Government has no data on rent appeal workload as Renters’ Rights Act nears

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st November 2025, 8 months ago | 0

The government has admitted it does not know how long the rent appeals system takes to handle cases, raising concerns...

Government boosts legal aid for tenants facing eviction

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th July 2025, 1 year ago | 12

Generation Rent have praised the government for boosting legal aid for tenants at risk of eviction. The call comes after...

Civil courts and property tribunals need more investment to handle Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th March 2025, 1 year ago | 5

A firm warns without investment in the civil courts and property tribunals, landlords could be left in limbo in trying...

Landlords aren’t waiting for Section 21 abolition to evict tenants – claim

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th February 2025, 1 year ago | 12

As official figures show that no-fault evictions in England have risen, one law firm says that landlords aren’t waiting for...

Landlord exodus will see Section 21 claims hit record high

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th February 2025, 1 year ago | 5

Section 21 claims are set to hit unprecedented levels in 2025 as landlords race to regain possession of their properties...

Courts need more cash to help prevent tenant eviction – Law Society

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th November 2024, 2 years ago | 26

The Law Society of England and Wales has issued an urgent call for increased funding for legal aid to support...

Charity claims illegal evictions in England hit record high

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th December 2023, 3 years ago | 6

A housing charity claims that the number of illegal evictions in England has hit a record high but less than...