Renters’ Rights Act Archives - Page 15 of 22

Downward rent trend graph with houses in background illustrating UK rental market slowdown

UK rents dip in February – led by London falls

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd March 2026, 6 months ago | 2

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

Sad face emoji balls with upward arrows illustrating rising property complaint enquiries

Property Redress reports 47% rise in agent complaints

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd March 2026, 6 months ago | 0

Property Redress says it has seen agent complaint enquiries rocket, even as disputes are being settled more quickly. It says...

Graphic linking Shelter’s campaigning to Renters’ Rights Act and landlord exit concerns

Property118 founder slams Shelter for causing landlord exodus

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd March 2026, 6 months ago | 11

Property118 is publishing this analysis because the private rented sector is shrinking in plain sight, and the people who pay...

Section 8 eviction notice with £3,000 costs highlighted against UK rental homes backdrop

Landlords face £3,000 eviction bills under Section 8 possession claims

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd March 2026, 6 months ago | 2

Landlords are facing eviction costs that could reach £3,000 when Section 21 is abolished with May’s Renters’ Rights Act, the...

Councillor overlooking Worcester rooftops as rent control debate dominates city housing discussion.

Green councillor calls for local rent control powers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd March 2026, 6 months ago | 6

A councillor has claimed rent controls must be introduced to stop renters from “being plunged into economic hardship.” Green councillor...

Impact assessment form with red cross symbolising lack of government review on tenancy reforms

Government admits no impact assessment of Renters’ Rights Act on supply

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th February 2026, 7 months ago | 16

The government admits it has not carried out an impact assessment on how the abolition of fixed-term tenancies will affect...

Reform UK is right to target the flawed Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Landlord Crusader

27th February 2026, 7 months ago | 4

Reform UK’s pledge to repeal the Renters’ Rights Act and John Lewis exiting its much-trumpeted build to rent fiasco shows...

Illustration of vulnerable tenants facing financial strain amid rising landlord fines in Bristol

Council plans tougher fines for landlords housing vulnerable tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th February 2026, 7 months ago | 6

A council has been accused of setting a “worrying precedent” over plans to propose large fines for rule-breaking landlords housing...

Wooden figures in a line with one highlighted in a red tie and a “Now Hiring” stamp

Selective licensing and RRA drive council staffing increase

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th February 2026, 7 months ago | 4

A Labour-run council is hiring extra staff to tackle selective licensing and the Renters’ Rights Act. Liverpool City Council has...

Student bedroom with desk and laptop, symbolising student rental housing changes

Government U-turn on student possession ground with four month notice rule

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th February 2026, 7 months ago | 5

In a victory for student landlords, the government has confirmed changes to the student possession ground under the Renters’ Rights...

Reform UK vow to scrap the Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th February 2026, 7 months ago | 32

Reform UK will pledge to scrap the Renters’ Rights Act if it wins the next general election, with deputy leader...

Model house wrapped in chain and padlock with judge’s gavel behind, symbolising landlord possession claims

Landlord possession claims fall ahead of Section 21 ban

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th February 2026, 7 months ago | 3

Landlord possession claims dropped 7.8% in 2025 despite the approaching removal of Section 21, research reveals. According to Inventory Base,...

APTs - Insurance and legal cover questions?

Rent insurance demand surges ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th February 2026, 7 months ago | 0

Landlord demand for rent insurance products rose sharply in the final months of 2025 as agents and landlords prepared for...

Young couple celebrating with house keys outside a home, with a crossed-out “For Rent” sign highlighting rental barriers

Call to fine landlords who discriminate against young renters

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th February 2026, 7 months ago | 23

Young people attempting to move from homelessness accommodation into private rented housing are facing widespread landlord discrimination, charities warn. Organisations...

People leaving rental property after cancelling joint tenancy before move-in date

Can new tenants just cancel and walk away?

Author: Readers Question

23rd February 2026, 7 months ago | 5

We operate joint and several student HMO tenancies, which we typically sign up in Jan/Feb for the next academic year...

To Rent sign highlighting the Renters’ Rights Act with the Houses of Parliament in London

Renters’ Rights Act could strain London’s rental market – Propertymark

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd February 2026, 7 months ago | 1

An industry body has warned the success of the Renters’ Rights Act in London will depend not only on legislative...

If PRS tenants are so happy, why are landlords being persecuted?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th February 2026, 7 months ago | 4

There’s an old saying that says if something isn’t broken, don’t try to fix it and this week, landlords had...

Stacked coins forming the word RENT to illustrate rising UK rental costs

Landlords raise rents due to legislative uncertainty

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th February 2026, 7 months ago | 4

More than half of landlords (51%) raised rents during the last 12 months as many consider leaving the market, according...

Fire-damaged rental property highlighting concerns over housing standards and safety

726,000 PRS homes may fail the Decent Homes Standard 2035 deadline

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th February 2026, 7 months ago | 1

Around 726,000 privately rented homes in England could fail the Decent Homes Standard (DHS) by 2035, research reveals. Inventory Base...

Danger Zone road sign in front of rental homes with To Let boards

Tenant group claims PRS is a ‘danger zone’ but critic warns of RRA consequences

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th February 2026, 7 months ago | 11

Generation Rent claims the private rented sector was a “danger zone” due to an imbalance of power between landlords and...

Dog and kitten resting together on a sofa, symbolising responsible pet ownership in rental housing

Social housing landlords urged to be fair on pet requests

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th February 2026, 7 months ago | 0

Social housing landlords will not be legally forced to grant pet requests, but the government urges them to be fair...

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