Tag: Tenancy deposit

Does Section 213 apply if money is used for arrears first?

Author: Readers Question

27th April 2026, 3 weeks ago | 2

I am trying to understand the precise scope of section 213 Housing Act 2004 as amended by section 184 Localism...

Government publishes information on new tenancy agreements

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd March 2026, 2 months ago | 3

The government has confirmed what information must be included in new tenancy agreements for the Renters’ Rights Act. Landlords will...

Government clarifies deposit rules under the Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st November 2025, 6 months ago | 0

Under the Renters’ Rights Act, many landlords have expressed concerns about how deposits will affect their ability to regain possession...

Tenancy Deposits – a rounding error could cost landlords dear!

Author: Ian Narbeth

19th November 2025, 6 months ago | 8

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (RRA) has received Royal Assent and will be implemented in stages starting on 1 May...

New tenancy agreement or addendum to old one in Scotland?

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6th August 2025, 9 months ago | 2

I am looking for advice, please. Bear with me – it’s a bit of a saga. I have one property...

Generation Rent claims that tenants lose ‘millions’ in unfair deposit deductions

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd July 2025, 10 months ago | 11

Nearly half (46%) of renters are unaware they can contest deposit deductions they believe are unwarranted, which means renters are...

Is our deposit claim valid?

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10th July 2025, 10 months ago | 5

Hi, here’s an overview of the situation: Tenancy Start: The tenant moved in on May 3, 2021. The initial letting...

Landlord organisation raises alarm over Renters’ Rights Bill amendments

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th January 2025, 1 year ago | 63

With the Renters’ Rights Bill returning to Parliament this week, a landlord organisation is warning of unintended consequences the Bill...

UK rents rocket by 46% in a decade

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th March 2024, 2 years ago | 11

The average UK rent has climbed by 46% in the past decade thanks to surging tenant demand and limited rented...

Issued a section 21 but have a Prescribed Information problem?

Author: Readers Question

7th February 2024, 2 years ago | 21

Hi, I’m quite new to buy to lets and have educated myself as I go along. I have now learnt...

Rent deposits eat up more than half of the average monthly income

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th September 2023, 3 years ago | 2

The average renter in the UK must spend 64% of their net monthly income just to pay the deposit on...

Two months rent in advance?

Author: Readers Question

19th April 2023, 3 years ago | 8

Hi, in the last few years, I have stopped taking tenancy deposits in the fear of breach of compliance. Nonetheless,...

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Landlords still not getting the inventory right

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd July 2012, 14 years ago | 1

With landlords continuing to come off on the wrong side of tenant deposit disputes, the Association of Independent Inventory Clerks...

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Landlords face compulsory nationwide deposit protection

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st June 2012, 14 years ago | 1

The countdown to nationwide tenant deposit protection is on as Scotland joins the scheme already running in England and Wales...

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It’s love not war between landlords and tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th April 2012, 14 years ago | 0

Deposit protection keeper Steve Harriott is promoting a love-in between landlords and tenants over the myth that they are constantly...

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Landlords claim deposit protection is rigged against them

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th April 2012, 14 years ago | 3

Tenant deposit protection is rigged against landlords and letting agents – while a large number of tenants are unaware of...

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Landlords and Tenancy Deposit Schemes – A rocky relationship?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th April 2012, 14 years ago | 1

With the tenancy deposit protection changes coming into force overnight, research by digital inventory platform Imfuna has found 0% of...

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Landlords face tougher deposit protection rules

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th April 2012, 14 years ago | 6

Landlords failing to protect a tenants buy to let deposit face tougher penalties under new laws that come in to...

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Landlord Legal Update – for the real Northerners (…Scotland)

Author: Jim Bauld

22nd March 2012, 14 years ago | 0

Are you looking for a legal update in relation to landlord matters north of the border, in particular the tenancy...

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Comparing Tenancy Deposit Protection Costs for Landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st February 2012, 14 years ago | 8

As a new tenancy deposit protection scheme opens for business, some landlords may be confused over the costs and benefits...