Renters’ Rights Act Archives - Page 4 of 18

PRS database enforcement checks for landlords under the Renters’ Rights Act

Government confirms councils will use PRS database for landlord enforcement

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th May 2026, 2 months ago | 42

The government has confirmed it is working with councils to support the use of information from the Private Rented Sector...

Letting agent reviewing outdated tenancy terms on a computer to comply with the Renters’ Rights Act

Letting agents urged to fix outdated website content under Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th May 2026, 2 months ago | 1

An industry body has urged letting agents to review outdated online content to remain compliant with the Renters’ Rights Act....

Sledgehammer labelled “Renters’ Rights Act” smashing a cracked nut to symbolise landlord concerns over new rental laws.

Renters’ Rights Act prompts backlash from Dorset landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th May 2026, 2 months ago | 8

Several landlords in Dorset have hit out at the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force, describing it as a “sledgehammer...

Property investor reviewing UK housing portfolio and homes for sale amid changing landlord regulations

Professional landlords still eyeing portfolio growth

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th May 2026, 2 months ago | 1

Landlords with larger portfolios are still looking to buy despite the Renters’ Rights Act, higher costs and uncertainty over the...

Private rented sector enforcement officers approaching a UK council building beside rental properties

Councils urged to take proactive approach to enforcement

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th May 2026, 2 months ago | 3

The government has claimed councils “should take a proactive approach to enforcement” under the Renters’ Rights Act. In a written...

Concerned landlord holding paperwork beside a house with legal and policing imagery about rental fines

Landlords — one letter away from criminal status?

Author: Readers Question

26th May 2026, 2 months ago | 12

Never in the history of rental property has so much damage been done by so few to so many. It...

Rocket labelled “Renters Rights Bill” launching beneath a property management sign to illustrate rising landlord compliance demands.

Property managers set for Renters’ Rights Act boost

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th May 2026, 2 months ago | 1

Landlords facing heavier compliance duties under the Renters’ Rights Act are expected to drive further demand for professional property management....

Knight in crusader armour holding a sword, symbolising landlords battling rising PRS pressures and regulation.

Are we witnessing a real-time purge of small landlords from the PRS?

Author: Landlord Crusader

22nd May 2026, 2 months ago | 8

When the Tories’ Renters’ (Reform) Bill was progressing, I was among the very first to sound the alarm about the...

Tenants walking past homes with Renters’ Rights Act sign and 6 in 10 awareness figure

Six in 10 tenants back Renters’ Rights Act protections

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd May 2026, 2 months ago | 2

Six in 10 tenants say they understand the Renters’ Rights Act and what it is meant to do, a sharp...

Prime Minister speaking beside a Renters’ Rights Act banner outside residential housing

Prime Minister and tenant groups celebrate Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st May 2026, 2 months ago | 14

The Prime Minister claimed the new renters’ rights laws would “rip up the status quo” as tenant groups and politicians...

Landlord rejecting advance rent payments under new Renters’ Rights Act rules for UK tenants

Renters’ Rights Act could leave tenants with fewer options

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st May 2026, 2 months ago | 5

Landlords look set to bring in tougher tenant checks as new Renters’ Rights Act rules ban advance rent payments of...

Crowd outside London rental developments with To Let sign as tenant demand rises under the Renters’ Rights Act

London lettings demand and supply rise

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st May 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Landlords in London entered the new Renters’ Rights Act regime with supply above last year and tenant demand rising into...

Gauge showing rental market pressure beside a sold property sign and Renters’ Rights Act 2026 book

Landlord sell-off before Renters’ Rights Act leaves rental market under pressure

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th May 2026, 2 months ago | 3

Ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act coming into effect, landlords sold up as rental demand continued to outstrip supply, according...

Rental home EPC rating graphic urging landlords to upgrade before the 2030 deadline

Landlords told to prepare early for EPC C 2030 upgrades

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th May 2026, 2 months ago | 15

A firm has warned landlords to act now rather than later to meet the EPC C 2030 deadline. Glevum Windows...

Dog looking out apartment window after tenant requests permission to keep a pet in a no-pets building

How should I respond to a pet request in a no-pets tenancy?

Author: Readers Question

20th May 2026, 2 months ago | 34

Hello all, we have just received a request for a pet (dog) in our apartment block. The tenant has been...

: Buy-to-let property at a crossroads under Making Tax Digital changes for UK landlords

Forget the RRA for a moment. Time to get out?

Author: Readers Question

19th May 2026, 2 months ago | 2

Making Tax Digital will affect landlords, especially those who have other self employments and not using an accountant. Will have...

Cheetah carrying a sack labelled “rents” racing up a rising graph above London homes

Rents rose before Renters’ Rights Act took effect

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th May 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Landlords saw rents rise at their fastest pace in 11 months in April, the final month before the Renters’ Rights...

Calendar showing June 2026 beside a tenancy agreement and Welsh flag, highlighting upcoming landlord law changes in Wales.

Welsh landlords must update contracts by June 2026

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th May 2026, 2 months ago | 1

Welsh landlords have been urged to prepare ahead of a new law change under the Renters’ Rights Act or face...

Fair rents concept illustrated with rising rent costs, house model and upward arrow over stacked coins

Call for ‘fair rents’ system as prices rise in a ‘national phenomenon’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th May 2026, 2 months ago | 23

Private landlords face renewed pressure over rent controls after research found private rents are rising by between 6% and 9%...

Landlord selling a rental property to another investor in the UK housing market

Landlords buying from landlords hits the highest level since 2016

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th May 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Landlords are increasingly buying previously let homes from other landlords and the transactions accounted for 13.3% of all home purchases...

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