Renters’ Rights Act Archives - Page 7 of 24

Key and To Let sign illustrating the Renters’ Rights Act changes affecting landlords and the private rental sector.

Government claims Renters’ Rights Act benefits landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd July 2026, 4 months ago | 21

The government claim the Renters’ Rights Act provides “tangible benefits” to landlords despite admitting it has introduced no measures to...

Landlord holding property keys overlooking rental homes with a protective shield symbolising the new Landlord Redress Scheme.

Government defends PRS Ombudsman scheme amid concerns over landlord exodus

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd July 2026, 4 months ago | 28

The government has claimed that the new Landlord Redress Scheme will support both landlords and tenants, claiming “good landlords have...

Sharp jump in Google searches for Renters’ Rights Act ahead of deadline

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd July 2026, 4 months ago | 0

A sharp spike in Google searches for the Renters’ Rights Act and information sheet was recorded ahead of its implementation,...

Landlord overlooking London as storm clouds, floating houses and question marks symbolise uncertainty over property taxes and regulation.

Political uncertainty doesn’t have to mean property uncertainty – sell on your terms

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

1st July 2026, 4 months ago | 0

News surrounding Keir Starmer’s resignation and speculation over whether Andy Burnham could become the next Prime Minister have left many...

Renters’ Rights Act possession claims entering the court system as landlords rely on Section 8 notices

Government insists courts can cope with Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st July 2026, 4 months ago | 10

The government claims the courts have “sufficient capacity to manage the impact of the Renters’ Rights Act”. The act came...

Tenant and landlord discussing a rent increase notice, illustrating private rented commercial property compliance and MEES regulations.

The spite and division in the Renters’ Rights Act?

Author: Readers Question

26th June 2026, 4 months ago | 19

Hello, The government rightly goes a long way to prevent friction and division in diversity and culture. However, the Renters’...

Broken chain labelled “Discrimination” on a rental property door, symbolising action against unfair letting practices.

Government vows to tackle rental discrimination in PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th June 2026, 4 months ago | 28

The government claims the Renters’ Rights Act provides councils with strong enforcement powers to crack down on rental discrimination. Under...

Illustration of renters and landlords navigating a maze, symbolising shifting power and housing shortages in the rental market.

Tenants struggle to find homes as lettings market shifts

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th June 2026, 4 months ago | 5

Nine in 10 landlords believe the balance of power in the private rented sector has moved in favour of tenants...

Two cats in a rental property beneath a no-pets sign, illustrating an unauthorised pet tenancy issue.

Unauthorised pets in rental property?

Author: Readers Question

23rd June 2026, 4 months ago | 6

I have found myself in an interesting situation and would appreciate your thoughts. In April this year, new tenants moved...

Illustration of a tidal wave labelled Renters Rights Act crashing over UK rental homes and letting boards, symbolising market disruption.

Why the Renters’ Rights Act is causing a tsunami?

Author: Readers Question

23rd June 2026, 4 months ago | 14

Landlords are the life blood and custodians of a fragile ecosystem, who left alone, largely solve and don’t create problems....

Prospective tenants viewing London rental homes with to-let signs as property supply rises across the capital.

London’s landlord supply rises as tenant competition falls – Foxtons

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd June 2026, 4 months ago | 1

London’s landlords saw more properties reach the market in May, while competition between prospective tenants fell compared with both April...

Severe mould in a rented home highlighting new £7,000 fines for landlords under the Renters’ Rights Act.

Landlords face £7,000 fines for damp and mould in government crackdown

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd June 2026, 4 months ago | 12

The government has announced landlords will face on-the-spot fines of £7,000 for severe damp and mould, as well as for...

Landlords navigating uncertain selling decisions amid Renters’ Rights Act changes and a shifting property market.

Don’t know which way to turn? Landlords: If you want to sell and get out, we can help you

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

22nd June 2026, 4 months ago | 0

Whether you’re an accidental landlord with a single property, or an owner with 100 properties, we’re all in the same...

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

Nonsense on stilts: The government’s £7,000 death blow for small landlords

Author: Landlord Crusader

22nd June 2026, 4 months ago | 14

Am I reading this right? Am I hallucinating? I can’t be the only small landlord learning about the government’s plan...

Letting agent managing a rental property with Renters’ Rights Act compliance and tenant support services.

Self-managing landlords turn to letting agents after Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd June 2026, 4 months ago | 5

An industry body has warned that self-managing landlords are increasingly turning to letting agents to manage their properties in the...

Private rented sector symbol balanced above a residential skyline, representing stability and landlord exits.

Government insists private rented sector remains stable after Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th June 2026, 4 months ago | 10

The housing minister claims the size of the private rented sector remains stable despite landlords leaving the private rented sector...

House-shaped safe releasing cash and renovation tools, illustrating landlords refinancing to fund property improvements

Landlords release £2.37bn to fund property improvements

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th June 2026, 4 months ago | 0

Landlords released £2.37 billion from their properties to fund improvements last year, a 60% from 2024’s figure of £1.48 billion....

Complaints surge against UK letting agents as tenant disputes and service issues increase

Tenant complaints against letting agents rocket

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th June 2026, 4 months ago | 0

Tenant complaints against letting agents jumped by almost half last year, from 2024’s figure of 2,863 to last year’s 4,220,...

HM Government landlord possession guidance document with corrected error note and house keys, illustrating updated Section 8 rules.

Government corrects landlord possession guidance error

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th June 2026, 4 months ago | 0

The government has corrected its official possession guidance after wrongly suggesting that landlords could have used the sale of a...

Form 4A rent increase notices, property keys and apartment buildings illustrating Section 13 rent increase compliance

Form 4A is live and here is what the guidance notes actually say

Author: Tauhid Islam

18th June 2026, 4 months ago | 7

Form 4A has been live for five weeks. In that time, at least two readers’ questions have appeared on Property118...

Rental property with prospective tenants and a question mark, illustrating concerns about adding a permitted occupier

Should I accept a Permitted Occupier?

Author: Readers Question

17th June 2026, 4 months ago | 8

Hello, I recently had a request by a tenant that moved in early February to have her husband added as...

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