Tag: Rent Repayment Order

Tenants told how to challenge landlords with rent repayment orders

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th April 2026, 5 months ago | 11

The government has released guidance for tenants on challenging landlords through rent repayment orders. Under the Renters’ Rights Act, landlords...

The unlicensed HMO that cost a landlord £20,000

Author: Mark Alexander

5th November 2025, 10 months ago | 3

The property was in demand, and rooms let quickly. The landlord thought they were simply maximising space by renting each...

Rachel Reeves could be forced to repay tenants as Southwark Council leads in licensing fees

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st October 2025, 11 months ago | 15

Southwark Council tops the table for selective licensing fees, generating more than £23 million, as Rachel Reeves’ licensing error continues...

Rental property been infested by cockroaches?

Author: Readers Question

10th October 2025, 11 months ago | 3

An agent did a viewing with a new prospective tenant and noticed cockroaches. Unfortunately, the agent didn’t inform us and...

Landlords pay the price when tenants secretly sublet

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th October 2025, 11 months ago | 4

A legal firm has warned landlords that if tenants secretly sublet, it’s the landlord, not the tenant, who could face...

Harassment and illegal eviction claim – not yet gone to tribunal?

Author: Readers Question

9th September 2025, 1 year ago | 13

Hello, I’m a landlord managing a tenancy situation that has gone badly wrong. We’ve been hit with a letter before...

Defending a rent repayment order alone is ‘financial suicide’, claims legal expert

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th August 2025, 1 year ago | 3

A legal expert warns landlords who “go it alone” in defending a rent repayment order risk financial and reputational disaster....

Landlord thwarts £17,000 tenant rent repayment claim

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th May 2025, 1 year ago | 4

A £17,000 rent repayment claim against a private landlord has been overturned, thanks to the intervention of Landlord Licensing &...

Landlords could pay tenants up to two years’ rent for failing Decent Homes Standard as PBSA is exempt

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd December 2024, 2 years ago | 25

In an unfair loophole, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) providers will be exempt from the Decent Homes Standard, whilst landlords will...

Housing enforcement experts slam ‘misleading’ prosecutions report

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th November 2024, 2 years ago | 1

A leading firm of landlord and housing law experts has slammed a recent report suggesting councils in England and Wales...

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...

Council urges tenants to check their landlord’s license

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th September 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Oxford City Council is urging private tenants to check if their landlord has a valid license, as its citywide licensing...

Definition of HMO under selective licensing?

Author: Readers Question

2nd August 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Hi, I received an email from LCC selective licensing update. This is the email below: The newsletter is distributed to...

Some landlords are unaware they could face fines and RRO issues in selective licensing areas

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st July 2024, 2 years ago | 2

A legal expert is warning that some landlords are still not aware that they are unwittingly breaking the law in...

Sadiq Khan pushes for tougher penalties for landlords over mouldy homes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th November 2023, 3 years ago | 49

The London Mayor is calling for tougher sanctions for private landlords who let out mouldy homes in the capital. Sadiq...

Council tie-up will help tenants claim back rent from criminal landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd September 2023, 3 years ago | 1

A council has revealed that it will team up with a non-profit organisation to help tenants in the private rented...

Council threatens to take control of landlord properties

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st August 2023, 3 years ago | 33

With the deadline approaching for its selective licensing scheme, a London council is threatening to take control of landlords’ property...

City’s landlords warned to get a licence or face hefty fines

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd August 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Landlords in one city are being warned they have less than a month to apply for a licence under a...

What is a Rent Repayment Order?

Author: Mark Alexander

26th May 2023, 3 years ago | 7

If you’ve found this article as a result of searching for the term Rent Repayment Order, then the chances are...