Tag: private renters
Government has no data on rent appeal workload as Renters...
The government has admitted it does not know how long the rent appeals system takes to handle cases, raising concerns that the Tribunal...
Mayor vows crackdown on ‘rogue’ landlords wit...
A regional mayor is warning what he calls ‘rogue’ landlords that they will face severe repercussions if they ignore the...
Landlords warned of fines as selective licensing schemes ...
A London council has announced a new selective licensing scheme has come into force this week and will set landlords out of pocket...
Renters face a ‘postcode lottery’ in housing ...
Renters across England are grappling with a postcode lottery when asking councils to deal with substandard housing, research reveals.
London council unveils ‘Gold Standard’ to its...
To help incentivise compliance with its new licensing schemes, one London council has introduced the ‘Gold Standard’ charter.
NRLA welcomes consultation to extend the Decent Homes Sta...
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has welcomed a government consultation that would extend the Decent Homes Standard...
Call to protect tenants from rent rises after EPC upgrades
Private tenants will be protected from rent rises under an amendment to the Renters’ Rights Bill when a landlord carries out...
