Tag: Renters’ Rights Act

Generation Rent is making houses even more expensive for tenants

Author: Mick Roberts

24th March 2026, 4 months ago | 25

The government have published a mandatory Renters’ Rights Act information sheet that all landlords need to give to their tenants....

Government maintains opposition to rent controls despite pressure from MPs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th March 2026, 4 months ago | 8

The Labour government has ruled out introducing rent controls, claiming “it will push landlords out of the market”. Despite some...

The Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026 – Trap?

Author: Readers Question

24th March 2026, 4 months ago | 9

The government website with the recently released Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-renters-rights-act-information-sheet-2026 says:- “The Information Sheet is only valid...

Government publishes information on new tenancy agreements

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd March 2026, 4 months ago | 3

The government has confirmed what information must be included in new tenancy agreements for the Renters’ Rights Act. Landlords will...

Government publishes Renters’ Rights Act information sheet with £7,000 fine warning

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th March 2026, 4 months ago | 41

The government has published an information sheet on the Renters’ Rights Act, warning landlords that they could face a £7,000...

Government claims PRS Database will crack down on subletting

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th March 2026, 4 months ago | 8

The Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database will help tackle illegal subletting, claims the government. Under the Renters’ Rights Act, all...

Mayor of London urged to boost awareness of Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th March 2026, 4 months ago | 1

The London Assembly Housing Committee has warned that low awareness of the Renters’ Rights Act among London renters could undermine...

Landlords exit as demand soars and supply tightens

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th March 2026, 4 months ago | 0

Demand continues to outstrip supply as landlords leave the market due to the Renters’ Rights Act, claims a new report....

Letting agents urged to help landlords and audit portfolios

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th March 2026, 4 months ago | 0

Letting agents are being urged to act early to avoid operational and financial disruption by helping landlords facing compliance demands...

Renters’ Rights Act will stop tenants being evicted for holiday lets – Government

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th March 2026, 4 months ago | 7

The government claims they will crack down on holiday lets under the Renters’ Rights Act. In a written question, Baroness...

Government under fire from tenant group over rent tribunal fees

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th March 2026, 4 months ago | 2

A tenant group has slammed the government over the fees tenants must pay to access rent tribunals. A story in...

Tenant retention driven by landlord relationships

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th March 2026, 4 months ago | 0

Landlords hoping to keep tenants in place for longer may need to focus less on rent levels and more on...

Renters’ Rights Act is already driving a surge in tenant complaints

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th March 2026, 4 months ago | 7

It’s not due to take effect until 1 May, but one organisation is claiming that the Renters’ Rights Act is...

Are tenants beginning to see the problem of landlords leaving?

Author: Landlord Crusader

6th March 2026, 4 months ago | 16

Like Thelma and Louise hurtling towards the cliff edge, more people are beginning to see the problems coming with the...

Petition for faster evictions and tenant database rejected

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th March 2026, 4 months ago | 4

In response to a petition calling for faster evictions and a tenant database, the government said it does not support...

Rent arrears and claim values fall despite rise in cases

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th March 2026, 4 months ago | 3

The average value of rent arrears fell to £1,980 in 2025, down from £2,143 in 2024, according to new data...

Landlords face a £75,000 bill for neglecting property maintenance

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th March 2026, 4 months ago | 2

Landlords who defer repairs or step back from day-to-day management risk shaving tens of thousands of pounds off the value...

Evictions ‘surging’? The court data tells a very different story

Author: Mark Alexander

4th March 2026, 4 months ago | 3

Claims that evictions are “surging” have become a familiar feature of the housing debate. Campaign groups repeat them in press...

Landlord Law is Changing: What You Must Do Before 1st May 2026

Author: Paul Shamplina

4th March 2026, 4 months ago | 0

Over the past few months, I have been speaking to landlords across the UK about the Renters Rights Act, which...

UK rents dip in February – led by London falls

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd March 2026, 4 months ago | 2

Landlords are seeing rents level off as tenants take longer to commit and affordability pressures shape new deals, HomeLet says....