rental discrimination Archives

Landlords could face Equality Act compensation claims and council fines

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th February 2026, 2 months ago | 36

Landlords must be careful about how they choose their tenants under new discrimination rules in the Renters’ Rights Act, an...

Author: Readers Question

20th January 2026, 3 months ago | 22

The Renters’ Rights Act is trying to prevent overt discrimination (blanket no DSS policies) when private letting. At the moment,...

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd December 2025, 4 months ago | 2

An industry body is urging the government to provide clearer guidance to landlords on the checks they need to carry...

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st November 2025, 5 months ago | 9

The government has issued guidance for landlords on rental discrimination under the Renters’ Rights Act. Landlords are prohibited from taking...