Tag: rent arrears

Propertymark urges Welsh government to raise LHA rates to address housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th November 2024, 2 years ago | 1

An industry body is urging the Welsh government to raise Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates. Propertymark is calling on the...

Rent arrears soar by 22%

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th November 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Landlords in the UK have seen rent arrears soar with the average claim reaching £2,064 in the third quarter –...

Is there any way to recover debts from benefits tenants?

Author: Readers Question

25th October 2024, 2 years ago | 11

Hi Everyone, I took my ex-tenants to court for their unpaid rent. Although the judge has ordered them to pay,...

Ben Beadle supports abolition of Section 21 but calls for urgent court reforms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd October 2024, 2 years ago | 95

Ben Beadle claims that the NRLA does NOT oppose the abolition of Section 21, but the court system urgently needs...

Unlocking Hidden Opportunities: How a Landlord’s Dilemma Became a Shared Success

Author: Denzel Matsaudza

8th October 2024, 2 years ago | 2

When I think about why I founded my business, it’s stories like Steve and Daphanie’s that come to mind—stories where...

Government urged to prevent rent arrears – not let them grow

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th October 2024, 2 years ago | 7

The government’s Renters’ Rights Bill has been slammed for proposing to increase the amount of rent arrears a tenant can...

Renters’ Rights Bill could drive up student rents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th September 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Student landlords face chaos under Labour as many could be forced to take out rental insurance to cover the cost...

More protection for landlords and tenants alike?

Author: Readers Question

18th September 2024, 2 years ago | 3

DEBATE: We have a tenancy deposit scheme (GREAT) However I believe there should be a renters’ deposit scheme. If a...

Ben Beadle claims Renters’ Rights Bill’s Section 21 Ban is “not a big change”

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th September 2024, 2 years ago | 56

Ben Beadle claims removing Section 21 will not be “a significant change for landlords.” In an interview with BBC Radio...

Can I sue the council for telling tenants to stay put and wait for bailiffs?

Author: Readers Question

11th September 2024, 2 years ago | 28

Here’s the story, tenants got behind with their rent. You know how it goes – one month they are a...

Will the council rehouse a tenant in rent arrears?

Author: Readers Question

20th August 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Hi, if a possession order has been granted and the tenant is waiting to be evicted because he thinks he...

Can I still evict a tenant with rent arrears despite council intervention?

Author: Readers Question

19th August 2024, 2 years ago | 21

Hi, I am evicting a tenant who has been verbally abusive and threatening, and generally uncooperative. His rent is £795...

Rent arrears soar leaving landlords struggling with shortfalls

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th August 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Rent arrears have surged by a staggering 30% year-on-year, according to new data Deposit alternative provider Reposit reveals the average...

How to get a earning deduction order from court?

Author: Readers Question

15th August 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Hi, I have finally got a court order against my ex-tenants after nine months of struggle, they owe me over...

How many laws do landlords have to comply with?

Author: Tessa Shepperson

12th August 2024, 2 years ago | 2

We all know that landlords have to comply with a lot of legislation but how much legislation is that? You...

Possession order granted but we now need to sell the property?

Author: Readers Question

24th July 2024, 2 years ago | 1

We had a possession order granted (warranty applied for this week) finally after a year-long battle with a section 8...

I’m not a charity: Is it time to issue a Section 21?

Author: Readers Question

4th July 2024, 2 years ago | 32

Hi, I’ve been a landlord since 2005 and I’ve never issued a Section 21. However, I’m about to change that...

Tenant refused rent increase and now arguing deposit issue?

Author: Readers Question

26th June 2024, 2 years ago | 14

I had a new tenant on Universal Credit in September 2000. He accepted a rent increase of £200 in September...

Bailiffs – Third time lucky?

Author: Readers Question

18th June 2024, 2 years ago | 17

Hi, I have had a tenant for 10 years who was in rental arrears in 2022. After obtaining a possession...

Can the council rehouse my disabled tenant?

Author: Readers Question

6th June 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Hi, I was granted possession after a wait of over 7 months. Since one of my tenants is disabled, the...