Tag: Renters’ Rights Act

Courts not ready for Renters’ Rights Act claim Peers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th March 2026, 4 weeks ago | 3

The government has been accused of failing to ensure the court system is ready to deal with the Renters’ Rights...

36 Days to go until Renters’ Rights Act: We’ll sell your houses in less than 28

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

25th March 2026, 4 weeks ago | 0

The clock is ticking. With just 36 days until the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force on 1st May, landlords...

Landlords issue fewer Section 21 claims ahead of ban

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th March 2026, 4 weeks ago | 2

Section 21 repossession cases have fallen ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force, according to government figures. Data...

Minister backtracks on landlord exodus claims

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th March 2026, 4 weeks ago | 4

The government has changed its tune regarding a landlord exodus, admitting it doesn’t know how many landlords have quit the...

Generation Rent is making houses even more expensive for tenants

Author: Mick Roberts

24th March 2026, 4 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks ago | 3

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

Government claims PRS Database will crack down on subletting

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th March 2026, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month ago | 0

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

PRS Database to ease administrative burden claims government

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th March 2026, 1 month ago | 10

The government claim they want to minimise the administrative requirements on landlords with the upcoming Private Rented Sector Database. Under...

Letting agents urged to help landlords and audit portfolios

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th March 2026, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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...