Tag: tenants

Every social housing resident will get training on their rights

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th April 2023, 3 years ago | 3

Every social housing tenant is to receive ‘Watchdog’ style training on how to hold their landlords to account as part...

Tenants warned that rent hikes are coming

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th April 2023, 3 years ago | 3

Landlords haven’t yet passed on their rising mortgage costs to tenants, but that could be about to change, research reveals....

Tenants in the capital will be most affected by EPC changes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th April 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Renters in London will be the worst hit by the government’s proposed energy performance certificate (EPC) laws, research reveals. That’s...

Two existing tenants are leaving – legal issues?

Author: Readers Question

14th April 2023, 3 years ago | 11

Hello, I currently have a leased property which, since Nov 2021, has been occupied by a family of four adults...

Help – tenant’s friends moving in?

Author: Readers Question

12th April 2023, 3 years ago | 36

Hello, I’ve just heard from our managing agent that our tenants are planning to have a friend of theirs, plus...

Tenants want to see more government support for sector

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th April 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Renters say they want more financial help from the government for first time buyers and help with paying their bills,...

Since when did a rent freeze mean don’t pay rent?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th April 2023, 3 years ago | 18

It has been a busy time for landlords with several stories that would normally make my blood run cold, but...

Do I need a bathroom extractor?

Author: Readers Question

31st March 2023, 3 years ago | 9

Hello, I have a flat in a listed building with an existing window in the bathroom which is suitably sized....

‘Difficult times’ predicted for Scotland’s tenants with new First Minister

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th March 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Tenants in Scotland could face ‘difficult times’ with the announcement that Humza Yousaf has won the race to replace Nicola...

Landlords to get powers to evict anti-social tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th March 2023, 3 years ago | 25

The government has unveiled plans to give landlords and housing associations the power to evict anti-social tenants who ruin their...

New ‘How to rent guide’ is published

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th March 2023, 3 years ago | 0

The updated ‘How to rent guide’ has been published and includes the latest advice for landlords and tenants on renting...

One in 10 tenants is ‘hiding a pet’ from their landlord

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th March 2023, 3 years ago | 11

One in 10 renters say they are currently living with a furry friend in their rented home despite the landlord...

Letting agent pens open letter to Michael Gove

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd March 2023, 3 years ago | 9

An estate and letting agent in Leeds has written an open letter to Michael Gove urging the Government to address...

Can my tenants choose their own housemates?

Author: Readers Question

17th March 2023, 3 years ago | 3

Hello, I have an HMO with some fantastic tenants (it will be a travesty if the continued anti-landlord policy campaign...

Tenants are putting ‘their lives on hold’ during rental crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th March 2023, 3 years ago | 1

With rents at record highs and an ongoing cost of living crisis, renters are starting to feel the effects and...

What happens to unlicensed HMOs once S.21 goes?

Author: Readers Question

17th March 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Hello, We’re just waiting for the Renters Reform Bill to pass and Section 21 to be abolished for no fault...

Tenants are leaving cities for cheaper rents elsewhere

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th March 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Growing numbers of renters are deciding to up sticks and leave the UK’s cities to find a cheaper place to...

Rental mediation pilot flops with 22 referrals out of 3,000 cases

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th March 2023, 3 years ago | 0

The Rental Mediation Service pilot to enable landlords and tenants to access a free independent offering during the landlord possession...

Renters worry about how interest rate rises will affect them

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th March 2023, 3 years ago | 1

Two-thirds of tenants say they worry about the impact of rising interest rates on their rent – and whether they...

Self-managing landlords looking to switch to agents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th March 2023, 3 years ago | 1

Fears about the future of the private rented sector (PRS) are leaving many landlords considering whether they should sell up...