PRS Ombudsman Archives

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

Government vows Renters’ Rights Act will tackle rental discrimination

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd August 2026, 4 weeks ago | 158

The government has claimed the Renters’ Rights Act cracks down on rental discrimination in the private rented sector. In a...

Letting agents supporting landlords with PRS Database property registration under the Renters’ Rights Act

Government confirms agents can submit Database information on behalf of landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st July 2026, 4 weeks ago | 19

The government has confirmed that letting agents can support landlords in registering their properties on the PRS Database. Under the...

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 month ago | 0

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

Compensation culture concept with cash and bold lettering illustrating proposed PRS Ombudsman compensation awards.

Is compensation culture coming to the PRS?

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

15th July 2026, 1 month ago | 0

Landlords have grown used to bad news under the Renters’ Rights Act, but the suggestion that tenants could be awarded...

PRS Ombudsman compensation cap of £25,000 for tenant complaints under the Renters’ Rights Act.

Tenants could claim £25,000 in compensation under PRS Ombudsman scheme

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th July 2026, 2 months ago | 26

The government hints tenants could be awarded compensation of £25,000 under the PRS Ombudsman Scheme. Under the Renters’ Rights Act,...

Landlord holding property keys overlooking rental homes with a protective shield symbolising the new Landlord Redress Scheme.

Government defends PRS Ombudsman scheme amid concerns over landlord exodus

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd July 2026, 2 months ago | 28

The government has claimed that the new Landlord Redress Scheme will support both landlords and tenants, claiming “good landlords have...

Landlord using digital interface with holographic house model to manage property data for a rental database.

Government launches PRS data drive to track Renters’ Rights Act impact

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st June 2026, 3 months ago | 8

The government has announced a new data collection strategy to monitor the private rented sector (PRS). In a policy paper...

UK street with “To Let” signs illustrating new Renters’ Rights Act reforms and tenant protections

Renters’ Rights Act starts tomorrow – the PRS reacts

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th April 2026, 4 months ago | 5

The Renters’ Rights Act takes effect from tomorrow (Friday 1 May), scrapping Section 21 evictions and replacing fixed-term agreements with...

Tenants with pets face rental rejection as landlord enforces no-pets policy in court setting

Tenants can challenge pet refusals in court ahead of Ombudsman

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th April 2026, 5 months ago | 7

The government has admitted it has not carried out an impact assessment for tenants challenging pet refusals ahead of the...

Rising buy-to-let costs driving rent increases with upward chart and housing imagery

Plea for government to help ease growing landlord costs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st April 2026, 5 months ago | 5

The government is being urged to intervene and help landlords as buy to let borrowing costs rise, adding fresh pressure...

PRS Database to ease administrative burden claims government

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th March 2026, 5 months ago | 10

The government claim they want to minimise the administrative requirements on landlords with the upcoming Private Rented Sector Database. Under...

Digital padlock symbolising compliance and accountability in the private rented sector

Landlords must stay signed up to Ombudsman as scheme set to become mandatory

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th December 2025, 9 months ago | 23

The government has confirmed landlords will need to stay signed up to the Private Rented Sector Ombudsman, even after they’ve...

British pound banknotes representing rising landlord registration fees under the Renters’ Rights Act

Landlords could pay hundreds of pounds in registration fees under Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th November 2025, 10 months ago | 9

Landlords face a triple whammy of fees to register their properties under the Renters’ Rights Act. As reported by The...

Hand using laptop with housing icons and fees concept, symbolizing landlord registration costs.

Landlord database fees to reflect burden on landlords claims Housing Minister

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th September 2025, 12 months ago | 23

The Housing Minister, Matthew Pennycook, has confirmed fees to register for the landlord database will consider the burden on landlords....

Minister suggests combining registration for Database and Ombudsman but dodges fees

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd July 2025, 1 year ago | 9

The government has hinted at combining the registration process for the PRS database and Ombudsman, but stays silent on whether...

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