Renters’ Rights Act Archives - Page 8 of 11

Cash being exchanged for a house to illustrate debates over rent-in-advance rules

Rent in advance – why you shouldn’t accept it?

Author: Readers Question

23rd December 2025, 4 months ago | 44

We all know that the prohibition of rent in advance is going to make life really hard for tenants who,...

Model house on rental paperwork with pens, representing the Renters’ Rights Act and professionalism in the private rented sector.

Renters’ Rights Act 2025: What are landlords actually changing now?

Author: Readers Question

23rd December 2025, 4 months ago | 22

With the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 approaching, I’m interested in what landlords are actually changing in practice, rather than what...

Removal van loaded with boxes and furniture outside a rented home, illustrating tenant moves and eviction trends

Fewer renters moving as section 21 notices decrease – Generation Rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd December 2025, 4 months ago | 2

A new Generation Rent survey reveals a decline in Section 21 notices and a drop in rent increases. In a...

Silhouetted landlords pointing away a tenant under a guidance sign, symbolising rental discrimination rules

Government must release more detailed guidance to avoid misinterpretation of rental discrimination

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd December 2025, 4 months ago | 2

An industry body is urging the government to provide clearer guidance to landlords on the checks they need to carry...

Wooden letter blocks spelling “BYE!” in front of a small model house, symbolising landlords leaving the rental market

Small landlords likely to exit as Renters’ Rights Act looms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd December 2025, 4 months ago | 2

Next year will see more small landlords leaving the private rented sector as younger landlords will shape the market, claims...

Blindfolded Lady Justice statue standing in a damp, mould-affected rental property

Tenants will be able to challenge landlords over Awaab’s law and could win compensation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th December 2025, 4 months ago | 3

The government has warned that all landlords will need to meet Awaab’s Law requirements, as tenants will be able to...

Paper cut-out figures high-fiving, symbolising tenant rights and protections under the Renters’ Rights Act

Tenants support Renters’ Rights Act as 1 in 10 have received a Section 21 notice

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th December 2025, 4 months ago | 5

More than 1.2 million renters have received a Section 21 ‘no-fault’ eviction and 76% believe the Renters’ Rights Act will...

Rent with no income but large savings?

Author: Readers Question

18th December 2025, 4 months ago | 23

Hi, I understand the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 outlaws rent in advance? I know of a tenant who is cash-rich...

Snow-covered house with cash flying around and the words “Rent Freeze,” symbolising the impact of rising rents on tenants

Labour warned by Generation Rent of alienating core voters without a rent freeze

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th December 2025, 4 months ago | 12

Labour needs to act decisively and introduce a rent freeze in England now or risk alienating its core voters who...

Landlord looking surprised as they open documents, symbolising unexpected council investigations under the Renters’ Rights Act

Landlords urged to prepare ahead of new council powers coming into force

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th December 2025, 4 months ago | 1

A lettings agency is warning landlords may face “an unexpected Christmas surprise” as councils gain new investigatory powers. Under the...

Home improvement tools arranged with a warning symbol to highlight upcoming property standards for landlords

Government calls on landlords to upgrade homes ahead of Decent Homes Standard

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th December 2025, 4 months ago | 13

The government has urged landlords to begin upgrading their properties before the Decent Homes Standard comes into force. In its...

Person sleeping rough on a city doorstep at night, highlighting the urgency of homelessness prevention measures.

Government launches plan to prevent homelessness

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th December 2025, 4 months ago | 12

The government has pledged to prevent homelessness by the end of this Parliament through its new homelessness strategy. With the...

House-shaped graphic with ‘TAX’ on the front illustrating rising landlord tax pressures

Budget tax rise fuels concern over landlord sell-off – Knight Frank

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th December 2025, 4 months ago | 3

While the government claims it wants to cool inflation, its recent Autumn Budget has opened the door to higher rents...

Eviction notice placed in a file marked “Past,” symbolising landlord decisions on serving Section 21 notices

Maybe landlords should have all served Section 21 notices in 2022?

Author: Readers Question

12th December 2025, 4 months ago | 8

Rachel Reeves told MPs on the Treasury Select Committee that she had “narrowed the gap” between earnings from work and...

Clock and gavel on a calendar highlighting urgency around Renters’ Rights Act court reforms

Government claims Renters’ Rights Act will ease court demand but experts warn of court chaos

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th December 2025, 4 months ago | 8

The government claim their rental reforms will “reduce demand on the courts,” but industry experts say the opposite is true....

Gingerbread house glowing warmly beside Christmas lights, symbolizing selling with Landlord Sales Agency before tax rises.

Income tax set to rise to up to 47% in 2027: Here’s how to take action before the end of the year

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

11th December 2025, 4 months ago | 0

With Christmas just around the corner, it’s understandable that many of us are ready to close up shop and leave...

Government defends ban on rent in advance in Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th December 2025, 4 months ago | 28

The government have hit back at claims banning rent in advance will lock tenants out of the market. In the...

Student housing miniatures under magnifying glasses highlighting concerns over rental reform impact

Renters’ Rights Act could shut students out of university education

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th December 2025, 4 months ago | 3

Industry experts have warned the Renters’ Rights Act will make it harder for students to find homes. The National Residential...

Rules for landlords ending a tenancy, showing hands holding house and keys

Government sets out rules for when tenants want to leave under the Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th December 2025, 4 months ago | 32

The government has released guidance on how a landlord can end a tenancy if their tenant wants to leave. Landlords...

Question mark surrounded by flying documents highlighting confusion over prescribed deposit information

What is the purpose of prescribed information and why doesn’t the Renters’ Rights Act fix it?

Author: Readers Question

10th December 2025, 4 months ago | 11

Landlords will know that once a deposit is placed in the Deposit Protection Scheme (DPS), the landlord is under a...

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