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Legal Disputes on Pets Expected to Rise with Implementation of Renters Rights Act 03 October 2025

Lawyers are warning that a lack of clarity around pet ownership in the forthcoming Renters Reform Bill could lead to a surge in disputes between tenants and landlords. One of the final unresolved aspects of the legislation is the "Pets in Lets" provision, which would grant tenants the right to request a pet.... Read More

Tenants Advised to Verify Landlord`s Deposit Protection Compliance 26 September 2025

A new report from tenant review platform Marks Out of Tenancy has revealed what it calls "worrying trends in deposit protection compliance across the UK rental sector." Drawing on 2,299 verified tenant reviews submitted between 2019 and 2024, the research highlights declining compliance, inconsistent landlord and agent behaviour, and limited tenant awareness of their legal rights.... Read More

Official - Renters Rights Bill Will Not Become Law Before Labour Conference 19 September 2025

The Renters Rights Bill is set to return to the House of Lords on October 14th for its final stages before receiving Royal Assent. While many had expected the Bill to become law before Labour"s annual conference later this month, that timeline shifted following the resignation of former Housing Secretary Angela Rayner.... Read More

Proposed Renters` Rights Amendments Rejected Amid Misuse Fears 12 September 2025

The Government has rejected the majority of House of Lords amendments to the Renters" Rights Bill, warning that several proposals could leave the system open to exploitation by landlords. Peers had suggested a number of changes, including allowing landlords to request an additional deposit from tenants with pets and enabling landlords to repossess properties in order to house a carer for themselves or a family member.... Read More

Rental Market Set to Ease After Summer Peak 05 September 2025

The rental market remained buoyant throughout August, according to Goodlord"s latest Rental Index. While the average cost of rent across England dipped slightly month-on-month, prices remain 2.9% higher year-on-year. At £1,480 per property, the average monthly rent is now the second-highest level recorded since the Index began in 2019.... Read More

Government Proposes National Insurance Changes Affecting Landlords 29 August 2025

Landlords could potentially soon face yet another financial blow from the government: the possibility of paying National Insurance (NI) on profits from rental income. According to a recent report by The Times, a government leak suggests that such a move could generate £2 billion for the Treasury.... Read More

Landlords Call for Clear Rollout Strategy on Renters` Rights Bill 22 August 2025

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has called on the Government to set out a credible and detailed implementation plan for the Renters" Rights Bill, warning that uncertainty risks destabilising an already fragile rental market. The Bill, which represents the most significant overhaul of the private rented sector in nearly four decades, is widely expected to become law within weeks.... Read More

NRLA Urges MPs: Protect Student Housing to Safeguard Education 15 August 2025

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has joined forces with key housing bodies to warn MPs that they face a critical, last-chance opportunity to protect the student housing market—and with it, the future of higher education in the UK.... Read More

More Councils Target HMOs as Crackdown Expands 08 August 2025

Hillingdon Council is weighing the introduction of tighter licensing regulations for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), which could soon include smaller shared homes. This move comes amid a significant rise in private renting across the borough over the past decade.... Read More

Renters` Rights Bill Sparks Surge in Landlords Seeking Rental Protection Insurance 01 August 2025

With new legislation on the horizon and market pressures mounting as a result of the incoming Renters" Rights Bill, more landlords are turning to Rental Protection Insurance to safeguard their income and de-risk their portfolios. That"s according to Will Eastman, Head of Legal at HomeLet and Let Alliance, who shared his insights in the latest HomeLet Rental Index report:

"Rental prices continue to edge upwards, and market uncertainty appears to be playing a role," Eastman said.... Read More

Government Continuing to Conceal Renters` Rights Act Effect on Courts 25 July 2025

A dispute over the Renters Rights Bill has escalated between the UK government and leading property technology company Reapit, with the firm demanding the release of a key report it believes could reveal major weaknesses in the justice system. Reapit is calling for the publication of the Justice Impact Test conducted for the Renters Rights Bill, arguing it will expose the court system"s inability to manage the surge in eviction-related legal cases anticipated once Section 21 "no-fault" evictions are abolished.... Read More

It`s Official – Renters` Rights Bill Delayed Until Autumn 18 July 2025

The long-anticipated Renters Reform Bill will not be passed into law before the summer, as it has now been officially delayed until early autumn. Leader of the House of Commons Lucy Powell has not scheduled any parliamentary time for the Bill to be debated next week.... Read More