Tag: rent in advance

Government issues examples of rent in advance breaches under new rules

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th May 2026, 1 day ago | 29

The government has published guidance for councils on when it is illegal for a landlord or letting agent to ask...

Rent in advance – why you shouldn’t accept it?

Author: Readers Question

23rd December 2025, 5 months ago | 44

We all know that the prohibition of rent in advance is going to make life really hard for tenants who,...

Rent with no income but large savings?

Author: Readers Question

18th December 2025, 5 months ago | 23

Hi, I understand the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 outlaws rent in advance? I know of a tenant who is cash-rich...

Government defends ban on rent in advance in Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th December 2025, 5 months ago | 28

The government have hit back at claims banning rent in advance will lock tenants out of the market. In the...

Government sets rules on deposits and rent-in-advance for landlords in Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th November 2025, 6 months ago | 14

The government has issued guidance to help landlords understand the rules they must follow when requesting rent at different stages...

Are landlords now asking benefit tenants for two months’ rent in advance before the ban?

Author: Readers Question

8th July 2025, 10 months ago | 3

Hi, in light of the impending Renters’ Rights Bill and the fact that all tenants will be expected to give...

‘Rent in advance’ is not an accurate expression?

Author: Readers Question

3rd February 2025, 1 year ago | 28

I am always frustrated by the expression ‘rent in advance’ which is now part of discussions around the Renters’ Rights...

Landlords could see tenants moving in without paying rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd January 2025, 1 year ago | 67

Real estate firm Knight Frank has issued a stark warning that tenants could move into properties without paying any rent...

NRLA warns banning upfront rent payments will hurt tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th January 2025, 1 year ago | 12

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has slammed the government’s decision to ban landlords from demanding rent in advance. Under...

Two months rent in advance?

Author: Readers Question

19th April 2023, 3 years ago | 8

Hi, in the last few years, I have stopped taking tenancy deposits in the fear of breach of compliance. Nonetheless,...

Letting Agent won’t release rent (6 months paid in advance)

Author: Readers Question

7th November 2013, 13 years ago | 12

My tenants have paid 6 month rent in advance ( as they did in the previous 6 months with no...