Renters’ Rights Act Archives - Page 8 of 17

Tenant leaving apartment building with eviction notice sign and belongings piled outside in London housing crisis

Landlords accused of rushing evictions ahead of Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th April 2026, 2 months ago | 15

Charities claim an eviction surge is under way as landlords rush to evict tenants before the Renters’ Rights Act takes...

Rent repayment notice with cash, house keys and documents symbolising landlord penalties

Tenants told how to challenge landlords with rent repayment orders

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th April 2026, 2 months ago | 11

The government has released guidance for tenants on challenging landlords through rent repayment orders. Under the Renters’ Rights Act, landlords...

Letting agency office with for sale and to let signs highlighting landlord exits from rental market

Letting agents must evolve to stop landlords selling up – Agent Rainmaker

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th April 2026, 2 months ago | 4

As the Renters’ Rights Act edges closer to coming into force, many landlords are deciding now is the time to...

Landlord being interviewed on camera in a London apartment about housing policy changes

BBC London request help from landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th April 2026, 3 months ago | 1

Dear Property118 readers, I am researching a piece for BBC London on the upcoming Renters’ Rights Act and would like...

Shield graphic highlighting offences by criminal landlords amid tougher enforcement and low fine collection rates

Government pressed on enforcement against criminal landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th April 2026, 3 months ago | 0

The government have hinted at stronger enforcement against criminal landlords as research reveals councils collect just 25% of landlord fines....

Tenants with pets face rental rejection as landlord enforces no-pets policy in court setting

Tenants can challenge pet refusals in court ahead of Ombudsman

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th April 2026, 3 months ago | 7

The government has admitted it has not carried out an impact assessment for tenants challenging pet refusals ahead of the...

Landlord facing diverging paths with exit sign and rental properties in background

Landlord exodus slows but uncertainty remains

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th April 2026, 3 months ago | 3

Fewer landlords are actively selling up than last autumn, but a big chunk is still exiting or weighing up leaving...

Landlords to tighten tenant checks before Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd April 2026, 3 months ago | 0

Landlords are tightening tenant screening ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force on 1 May, with nearly seven...

Landlords turn to incorporation as Renters’ Rights Act approaches

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd April 2026, 3 months ago | 0

Buy-to-let incorporation is set to boom ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force, claims software company. Data by...

Rising buy-to-let costs driving rent increases with upward chart and housing imagery

Plea for government to help ease growing landlord costs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st April 2026, 3 months ago | 5

The government is being urged to intervene and help landlords as buy to let borrowing costs rise, adding fresh pressure...

Blue sand flowing through a glass hourglass symbolising timing in property sales decisions

Landlords selling now are getting better prices. Here’s why timing is everything

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

1st April 2026, 3 months ago | 0

Something is shifting in the property market and, luckily for us, it isn’t another drove of bad news. In fact,...

Falling coins and £7,000 fine notice symbolising penalties under Renters' Rights Act changes

Renters’ Rights Act enforcement split into breaches and offences

Author: Judith Wordsworth

1st April 2026, 3 months ago | 33

From 1st May 2026, enforcement of the new Renters’ Rights Act measures will be split into two categories of breaches...

Landlords and agents giving thumbs up with “75% Renters Rights Act” text and to-let signs behind

75% of landlords aware of Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st April 2026, 3 months ago | 3

Three-quarters of landlords are now aware of the Renters’ Rights Act as the first phase of the legislation approaches its...

Graphic showing charity donation jar, megaphone and policy notebook questioning Shelter’s role as charity, campaigner or policy actor.

Is Shelter still a housing charity?

Author: Mark Alexander

31st March 2026, 3 months ago | 4

What exactly is Shelter? Most donors believe they know the answer. The name itself suggests a simple mission: providing shelter...

Scales weighing cash against housing and enforcement, symbolising costs of tackling rogue landlords in London

Sadiq Khan urged to boost enforcement ahead of Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th March 2026, 3 months ago | 2

A tenant group is urging the Mayor of London to create a legal fighting fund to support councils in taking...

Illustration of rising buy-to-let mortgage rates and borrowing costs for landlords

Landlords see buy to let rates surge again

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th March 2026, 3 months ago | 0

Buy to let borrowing costs have rocketed since the start of March, with fixed mortgage rates reaching their highest levels...

Laptop displaying rogue landlord database with compliance status alongside housing outside window

Landlord compliance high as rogue database shows few entries

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th March 2026, 3 months ago | 7

The government has confirmed that just 51 rogue landlords and letting agents are listed on the official database. Launched in...

Man walking away from a sold house at night, symbolising landlords exiting the rental market

Small landlords more likely to leave the market claims NRLA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th March 2026, 3 months ago | 4

Landlords who own just one property are nine times more likely to say they do not expect to remain landlords...

Rent increase challenge form with £47 fee, model house, and UK currency illustrating tribunal costs for tenants

Government announce fee for tenants appealing rent increases

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th March 2026, 3 months ago | 39

The government has claimed it “wants to ensure justice is protected for all” after announcing a £47 fee for tenants...

Renters’ Rights Act concept graphic with a judge’s gavel, locked barrier and house, illustrating court readiness concerns

Courts not ready for Renters’ Rights Act claim Peers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th March 2026, 3 months ago | 3

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

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