Tag: surprise inspections

Council officer presses door buzzer while conducting a housing inspection visit.

Councils to gain power for surprise inspections without notice at the end of this year

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th October 2025, 5 months ago | 13

From December, councils will have the power to enter private rented properties without needing a warrant in certain circumstances. Under...

a person ringing a doorbell with the word surprise

Councils granted new powers to target landlords in enforcement crackdown

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th July 2025, 9 months ago | 31

Councils could have stronger powers to carry out surprise enforcement inspections under the Renters’ Rights Bill. Amendments to the Renters’...