rent in advance Archives

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

Author: Readers Question

23rd December 2025, 4 months ago | 44

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

Author: Readers Question

18th December 2025, 4 months ago | 23

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th December 2025, 4 months ago | 28

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th November 2025, 5 months ago | 14

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

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...

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...

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...

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th January 2025, 1 year ago | 12

The Renters’ Rights Bill has navigated the House of Commons and is now heading to the House of Lords for...

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,...

Author: Readers Question

7th November 2013, 12 years ago | 12

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