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Landlords and freeholders in England could be required to give timely decisions on tenants’ and leaseholders’ requests to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers, under a government consultation opened on 21…
A former letting agency owner in Norfolk, England, has received a suspended prison sentence after admitting fraud involving landlords and tenants. Norfolk Constabulary reported the outcome on 12 October. Victoria…
A new review route from 26 October lets eligible applicants challenge how agencies responded to persistent antisocial behaviour in England and Wales.
In England, Chesterfield Borough Council has imposed two financial penalties on a local letting agent following a tenant complaint about the condition of a rented home. In its announcement on…
Landlords in England who choose a digital identity service for right-to-rent checks must use a registered provider that is authorised to carry out those checks. The Home Office’s revised landlord…
Westminster has backed a proposed HMRC data-sharing route for short-let investigations. The agreement is still under discussion.
The council has revoked its additional HMO licensing designation and will contact existing applicants about refunds where applicable. Mandatory licensing continues.
Landlords in England will start being called forward to join the government’s new “Register your rental property” service from 15 December 2026. The rollout begins in the West Midlands and…
Landlord possession claims rose in England and Wales in the second quarter of 2026, while warrants and repossessions fell. The Ministry of Justice recorded 23,635 claims, compared with 22,352 a
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England’s planned register for short-term and holiday lets is expected to be fully operational by March 2027, according to an update following a parliamentary response. The announcement gives a target
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England’s government code for digital identity services was updated on 1 September 2026. Version 1.1 changes requirements for the services used in digital Right to Rent checks, including their handling
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City Hall has announced a £400,000 fund for tenant advice and council training in London. It is intended to help put the Renters’ Rights reforms into practice through advice and
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