Tag: Renters’ Rights Act

Government sets out rules for when tenants want to leave under the Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th December 2025, 5 months ago | 32

The government has released guidance on how a landlord can end a tenancy if their tenant wants to leave. Landlords...

What is the purpose of prescribed information and why doesn’t the Renters’ Rights Act fix it?

Author: Readers Question

10th December 2025, 5 months ago | 11

Landlords will know that once a deposit is placed in the Deposit Protection Scheme (DPS), the landlord is under a...

Renters’ Rights Act at risk without strong council enforcement – Generation Rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th December 2025, 5 months ago | 1

A tenant organisation has warned the Renters’ Rights Act could fail if councils do not rigorously enforce the law against...

Government promises to address landlord privacy concerns amid PRS database rollout

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th December 2025, 5 months ago | 57

The government claim they “will try to balance landlords’ privacy concerns with private tenants’ needs to make informed decisions” for...

Labour’s housing policies will push more kids into poverty

Author: Mick Roberts

8th December 2025, 5 months ago | 1

Chancellor Rachel Reeves says she’s lifting half a million children out of poverty. Hang on a minute, how’s she doing...

We’ll get Your Properties Sold Fast for the maximum amount of Cash in the Bank

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

5th December 2025, 5 months ago | 0

Thousands of us are getting ready to sell as the government warns landlords they could face fines of up to...

Landlords must stay signed up to Ombudsman as scheme set to become mandatory

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th December 2025, 5 months ago | 23

The government has confirmed landlords will need to stay signed up to the Private Rented Sector Ombudsman, even after they’ve...

Tenants will pay the price for council’s entry threats warns landlord

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th December 2025, 5 months ago | 32

A landlord is warning that councils gaining more powers for implementing forced intended entry to a rented property will ultimately...

Why a rent increase might be held up by Renters’ Rights Act?

Author: Readers Question

2nd December 2025, 5 months ago | 13

Say your flat’s rent is due to increase on 1 January 2027, and you serve a Section 13 notice on...

Rent arrears drop but landlords tighten referencing checks

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st December 2025, 5 months ago | 0

Despite rental arrears falling, tenants may face stricter referencing checks ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act. Data by Reposit reveals...

Landlords face crackdown under Renters’ Rights Act as councils gain powers to issue hefty fines

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st December 2025, 5 months ago | 6

The government has warned landlords they could face fines of up to £40,000 under the Renters’ Rights Act. The government...

London council signs off on borough-wide landlord licensing

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th November 2025, 6 months ago | 0

Hackney Council has signed off on a borough-wide licensing overhaul that will require most private landlords to obtain a licence...

Letting agents unprepared for Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th November 2025, 6 months ago | 0

One in three letting agents has admitted they have taken no steps to prepare for the implementation of the Renters’...

Do head lease terms override tenant pet requests?

Author: Readers Question

27th November 2025, 6 months ago | 5

Hello, hopefully a quick question. It is my understanding that if a Head Lease (from the freeholder) prohibits pets residing...

Landlords warn Renters’ Rights Act will delay EPC improvements

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th November 2025, 6 months ago | 0

The Renters’ Rights Act risks slowing down energy-efficiency upgrades, with more than half of landlords expected to delay or reduce...

Housing minister declines to clarify on landlords recouping EPC costs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th November 2025, 6 months ago | 13

Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has refused to give a clear answer on whether landlords will be able to recoup the...

Majority of renters unaware of Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th November 2025, 6 months ago | 3

New findings reveal the majority of tenants have a lack of awareness about the Renters’ Rights Act, as the government...

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...

Evicting tenants for anti-social behaviour under the Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th November 2025, 6 months ago | 10

The government has issued guidance for landlords on evicting tenants for anti-social behaviour, including the introduction of a new ground...

Government tells landlords how to handle pet requests and refusals

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st November 2025, 6 months ago | 75

The government has released guidance on what landlords need to do when their tenants request a pet. Under the Renters’...