Tag: Renters’ Rights Act

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

Author: Readers Question

2nd December 2025, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 months ago | 75

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

Landlords race to serve notices ahead of Section 21 abolition – Landlord Action

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st November 2025, 10 months ago | 1

Landlord Action has reported its busiest month in more than two years, with instructions from landlords to serve eviction notices...

Government clarifies deposit rules under the Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st November 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Under the Renters’ Rights Act, many landlords have expressed concerns about how deposits will affect their ability to regain possession...

Government has no data on rent appeal workload as Renters’ Rights Act nears

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st November 2025, 10 months ago | 0

The government has admitted it does not know how long the rent appeals system takes to handle cases, raising concerns...

Government publishes rules for landlords on rental discrimination

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st November 2025, 10 months ago | 9

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

Deposit return under Renter’s Rights Act eviction?

Author: Readers Question

20th November 2025, 10 months ago | 22

Looking at the .gov – Renter’s Rights Act: An overview for Landlords, I saw this under ‘Evicting Tenants’. (After 01...

Landlords say they aren’t ready for the Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th November 2025, 10 months ago | 3

More than half of landlords admit they are not ready for the Renters’ Rights Act and expect letting agents to...

Why the Renters Rights Act is a sham akin to agenda led BBC Journalism?

Author: Readers Question

20th November 2025, 11 months ago | 10

The BBC has admitted to skewing evidence to give an exaggerated or false picture of Trump. Unfortunately, the desire to...

Tenancy Deposits – a rounding error could cost landlords dear!

Author: Ian Narbeth

19th November 2025, 11 months ago | 8

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (RRA) has received Royal Assent and will be implemented in stages starting on 1 May...

Mayor vows crackdown on ‘rogue’ landlords with the Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th November 2025, 11 months ago | 6

A regional mayor is warning what he calls ‘rogue’ landlords that they will face severe repercussions if they ignore the...