Tag: Tenant Rights UK

Renters’ Rights Act is already driving a surge in tenant complaints

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th March 2026, 1 month ago | 7

It’s not due to take effect until 1 May, but one organisation is claiming that the Renters’ Rights Act is...

Renters’ Rights Act to begin on 1 May 2026 – Government announces

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th November 2025, 5 months ago | 32

England’s private rented sector will undergo its biggest overhaul in years, as the government confirms the Renters’ Rights Act will...

Renters’ Rights Bill could lead to a surge in tenant CCJs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st July 2025, 9 months ago | 16

A leading lettings professional has raised concerns about a potential increase in County Court Judgments (CCJs) for tenants as the...

Most Scots back rent controls – Poll

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th May 2025, 12 months ago | 5

It might not surprise many landlords in Scotland, but a poll organised by the Scottish Greens shows that most people...

Tenants are quitting tenancies early believing the Renters’ Rights Bill is already law

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st May 2025, 12 months ago | 4

There appears to be a growing misconception among tenants that the Renters’ Rights Bill is already law to trigger a...

Tenants gear up to challenge rent rises under the Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd April 2025, 1 year ago | 11

Renters in England are preparing to assert themselves more forcefully against landlords and letting agents when their rents are increased,...

Can the council force tenant inspections and demand evictions for smoking?

Author: Readers Question

18th March 2025, 1 year ago | 22

Hi, I have recently applied for and been granted licences for some flats I own in Birmingham. Now the council...

Council unveils Tenants’ Charter to deal with landlord disputes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th March 2025, 1 year ago | 5

North Herts Council has launched a Tenants’ Charter, designed as a resource for tenants and landlords, detailing their responsibilities and...

BBC programme tells tenants to stay put until bailiffs arrive?

Author: Readers Question

16th July 2024, 2 years ago | 18

Hi, available on BBC iPlayer is the programme ‘Morning Live’ from 12th July 2024, where Matt Allwright advises tenants to...

Accidental landlords warned over selective licensing schemes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th June 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Amateur landlords are being warned about the dangers of new selective licensing schemes which could lead to hefty fines. The...

Tenants want the next government to control rent rises

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th June 2024, 2 years ago | 19

Tenants in the private rented sector (PRS) want the next government to focus on controlling the pace of rent rises,...

Parents and pet owners hit with extra fees

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th October 2023, 3 years ago | 3

Parents and pet owners are forking out £460 more on their rent and bills compared to other tenants. New research...

Pro-tenant group advocates sweeping reforms for the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th July 2023, 3 years ago | 20

A think tank wants landlords to compensate tenants if they are forced to move out.   The Fabian Society lists...

Tenants face being unfairly evicted ‘every 15 minutes’ this summer – claim

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th July 2023, 3 years ago | 36

A tenant activist group is making a wild claim that renters face being unfairly evicted from their homes this summer...

Shelter demands 12 months of no re-letting in new Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th July 2023, 3 years ago | 56

The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee has been told that the Renters (Reform) Bill needs strengthening to prevent landlords...

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BTL landlords should share capital gains profit with tenants – call

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th July 2023, 3 years ago | 82

Since tenants pay for their landlord’s buy to let mortgage repayments, they should get a share of the profits, one...

Social landlord slammed for ‘apathy’ and failures

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th July 2023, 3 years ago | 2

A damning report by the Housing Ombudsman has exposed a ‘culture of apathy’ at the London Borough of Haringey, which...