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Crumbling building policy structure representing unstable landlord regulation, taxes, standards, supply and costs

Building policy in shaky foundations making things worse for tenants?

Author: Readers Question

11th September 2026, 17 hours ago | 0

Many landlords have stood dazed, on the ropes – taking blow after blow. Confused and unable to think they have...

Target board with an arrow aimed at a silhouetted landlord against the London skyline, illustrating Haringey's private renters' forum.

Council announces enforcement crackdown on rogue landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th August 2026, 3 weeks ago | 1

A council has launched an intelligence-led taskforce to tackle rogue landlords and improve standards in the private rented sector. Lewisham...

Sadiq Khan highlights £400,000 funding to help London tenants challenge rogue landlords under the Renters’ Rights Act.

Sadiq Khan boosts funding to empower tenants and crack down on rogue landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th August 2026, 1 month ago | 4

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced £400,000 in funding to help tenants challenge rogue landlords. The Mayor’s Renters’ Rights Enforcement...

London council’s renters’ forum to target ‘rogue’ landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th August 2026, 1 month ago | 0

Landlords operating in one London council’s area are set to face closer scrutiny after tenants report poor conditions, ignored repair...

Exterior of a terraced house illustrating an unlicensed HMO targeted by Coventry City Council enforcement action.

City’s HMO inspections uncover unlicensed properties

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th July 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Landlords operating HMOs in one city are being warned that unlicensed properties and safety breaches are now firmly in the...

Warning sign showing a £7,000 instant fine for landlords in a poorly maintained rental property.

NRLA says landlord HHSRS fines are ‘pointless’ without enforcement

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd June 2026, 3 months ago | 5

News that landlords could face instant fines of £7,000 for failing to deal with poor conditions has led the National...

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, 5 months ago | 0

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

Jar labelled “Council Fines” filled with coins and banknotes in front of suburban houses, symbolising landlord penalties

Councils collect just 25% of landlord fines

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th March 2026, 6 months ago | 1

Councils in England have collected only a quarter of the civil penalties issued to landlords for housing offences over the...

Tenant gives thumbs down while holding house keys under “Failed” stamp, symbolising rogue landlord crackdown row

Tenant group slams council for failing to crack down on rogue landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd March 2026, 6 months ago | 0

A tenant group has claimed a council has “failed to put its money where its mouth is” by not doing...

Financial penalty notice with glasses and pencil, illustrating council enforcement action against unlicensed rental properties

Council claims civil financial penalties harder to enforce on rogue landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th January 2026, 8 months ago | 3

A council admits it has only issued three civil financial penalties of up to £30,000 for unlicensed properties and no...

Person at desk with a paper-bag mask giving thumbs down to represent frustration with poor rental conditions

Mayor vows crackdown on ‘rogue’ landlords with the Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th November 2025, 10 months ago | 6

A regional mayor is warning what he calls ‘rogue’ landlords that they will face severe repercussions if they ignore the...

Council inspector completing a housing safety checklist during a rental property inspection

London council steps up landlord inspections

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th November 2025, 10 months ago | 1

Wandsworth Council has intensified its efforts to check its licensed landlords and find unsafe homes. Landlords in the borough must...

Hand stamping document symbolising approval of Leeds selective licensing scheme

Four London councils plan or expand Selective Licensing schemes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th October 2025, 11 months ago | 4

Four London councils, plus one in Hertfordshire, are to expand or consult residents on implementing selective licensing schemes. In Islington,...

White hard hat on architectural plans symbolizing new housing planning rules.

Councils tighten rules on HMO conversions

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th October 2025, 11 months ago | 0

Two councils have taken steps to tighten control over Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in their areas. They say they...

Landlord in suit showing empty pockets to illustrate licensing costs in Lambeth.

Landlords warned of fines as selective licensing schemes comes into force

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd September 2025, 1 year ago | 1

A London council has announced a new selective licensing scheme has come into force this week and will set landlords...

leaseholder didn't send invoice, money worries

Law firm alleges that ‘rogue landlords’ exploit tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th August 2025, 1 year ago | 11

The vast majority of landlords won’t recognise the sector from a survey carried out by a law firm which alleges...

Model house wrapped in caution tape symbolizing unsafe housing enforcement.

Landlords face severe consequences for unsafe housing in Harlow

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th August 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Another council has launched a crackdown against landlords, warning “they will face severe consequences for unsafe housing.” Harlow council has...

Merton Council seizes control of 18 homes from rogue landlord under management order.

London council takes control of landlord’s 18 homes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th August 2025, 1 year ago | 17

A London council has taken over the long-term management of 18 rented properties in response to the landlord’s repeated failure...

Symbol of landlord fines with figure in handcuffs chained to a house

Fines against landlords soar as Salford Mayor praises crackdown

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st August 2025, 1 year ago | 3

The Mayor of Salford has praised tough housing enforcement after rogue landlords were handed £2.2 million in fines. According to...

Aerial view of suburban housing in Hillingdon, London, representing the area affected by new HMO regulations

London council plans stricter HMO regulations to ‘keep residents safe’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th July 2025, 1 year ago | 0

A London council is to investigate tougher regulations for Houses in Multiple Occupancy (HMOs) to safeguard residents and improve living...

London council unveils ‘Gold Standard’ to its licensing scheme

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th July 2025, 1 year ago | 1

To help incentivise compliance with its new licensing schemes, one London council has introduced the ‘Gold Standard’ charter. It’s a...

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