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Tenant carrying a heavy rent burden beside the Houses of Parliament, illustrating Universal Credit rent payment responsibility.

Universal Credit claimants should manage their own finances – Government

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th July 2026, 2 weeks ago | 13

The government has claimed tenants on Universal Credit remain responsible for rent payments. In a written parliamentary answer, the government...

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,...

Split-view rental property showing dirty and clean conditions with keys and deposit-related costsv

Cleaning tops tenancy deposit claims for fifth year running

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th June 2026, 2 months ago | 20

Cleaning was the biggest reason for tenancy deposit claims in 2025, accounting for 29.38% of claims handled by The Deposit...

Tenant eviction concerns amid new legislation for rent arrears and benefit claimants

How do I evict a tenant in this new ‘tenant world’ we all find ourselves?

Author: Readers Question

5th June 2026, 2 months ago | 4

With all this new legislation, I am a little concerned as I find myself having to evict a tenant (who...

Crumbling “Renters’ Rights Act” sign beside a “Falling Short” warning, symbolising concerns about tenant reforms

Why the Renters’ Rights Act falls short?

Author: Readers Question

3rd June 2026, 2 months ago | 6

If the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) is attempting to improve life for tenants, it looks to be falling short and...

Tenant screening paperwork and house keys on a clipboard outside a terraced home with an unbranded letting sign.

Renters’ Rights Act may shut out ‘riskier’ tenants – NRLA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th May 2026, 2 months ago | 19

Renters with poor credit records, unpredictable earnings or having nobody willing to act as a rent guarantor could face a...

Broken padlock symbolising eviction loopholes and Section 8 rent arrears disputes in UK housing

Does Shelter suggest a loophole for Section 8 rent arrears evictions?

Author: Readers Question

21st May 2026, 2 months ago | 14

I saw a post on a landlord’s group from someone who is a landlord and works in housing for the...

Landlords pull against rising rental arrears as tenant debt pressures grow

Landlords tighten checks as arrears rise

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th May 2026, 3 months ago | 2

Rental arrears have hit record levels as landlords become more cautious following the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act. Data...

Piggy bank with coins and a question mark illustrating a tenancy deposit dispute and outstanding rent arrears

Does Section 213 apply if money is used for arrears first?

Author: Readers Question

27th April 2026, 3 months ago | 2

I am trying to understand the precise scope of section 213 Housing Act 2004 as amended by section 184 Localism...

Tenant affordability check screen showing benefits like PIP being assessed for rental referencing

Should you include all benefits in affordability referencing?

Author: Readers Question

17th April 2026, 4 months ago | 18

If HB/UC rent element is awarded to a tenant on the basis of what specific housing subsidy they are to...

Eviction notice being fixed to a front door near Canterbury City Council offices

Council at fault in landlord eviction case – Ombudsman

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th April 2026, 4 months ago | 5

A council failed to contact a landlord or assess whether tenants should remain in a rented property during eviction proceedings,...

Landlords to tighten tenant checks before Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd April 2026, 4 months ago | 0

Landlords are tightening tenant screening ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force on 1 May, with nearly seven...

Rent arrears notice marked overdue with tenancy agreement, keys, coins and calculator on a desk

Landlords face £470m rent arrears across England

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th March 2026, 5 months ago | 0

Landlords in England dealt with an estimated £470m in rent arrears over the course of a single year, according to...

Landlord trapped by problem tenant as neglected flat falls into disrepair

Caught in a trap by tenant from hell?

Author: Readers Question

24th December 2025, 7 months ago | 15

When tenants left in January 2024, I used a local estate agent to find a new tenant, but after ten...

Eviction notice placed in a file marked “Past,” symbolising landlord decisions on serving Section 21 notices

Maybe landlords should have all served Section 21 notices in 2022?

Author: Readers Question

12th December 2025, 8 months ago | 8

Rachel Reeves told MPs on the Treasury Select Committee that she had “narrowed the gap” between earnings from work and...

Red “unpaid” stamp symbolising rising scrutiny on tenant arrears and affordability checks under the Renters’ Rights Act.

Rent arrears drop but landlords tighten referencing checks

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st December 2025, 8 months ago | 0

Despite rental arrears falling, tenants may face stricter referencing checks ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act. Data by Reposit reveals...

Fake tenancy agreement warning about rental scams targeting landlords

When a Scam Tenant Took Over Without Paying a Penny

Author: Mark Alexander

26th August 2025, 11 months ago | 0

Every landlord knows the risks of late rent, but sometimes the issue is far more brazen. Imagine finding out that...

Final notice arrears letter on a desk under lamp light.

Rent arrears value plummets by 12% in a year

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st August 2025, 11 months ago | 0

The value of rent arrears fell by 12% in the second quarter of 2025, reaching £1,861 compared to the same...

Businessman offering British pound notes symbolising landlord income and property maintenance costs

Maintenance and tenant issues put pressure on landlord profits

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th August 2025, 12 months ago | 0

Nine in ten landlords reported making a profit, but many spend a significant portion of their gross rental income maintaining...

Man on calculater with paperwork and a question mark

Rent arrears deductions via Pension Credit?

Author: Readers Question

23rd July 2025, 1 year ago | 1

Has anyone managed to get rent arrears deductions from a tenant’s Pension Credit income? If so – how? I filled...

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