Window disrepair: what landlords should check after Ombudsman warning
The Housing Ombudsman has used its latest learning report to warn landlords against treating window disrepair as a low-priority maintenance issue.
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Redbridge repayment order: what landlords should check
A Redbridge enforcement case has underlined how quickly poor control of a rental property can become a serious financial and compliance problem for both…
Accessible rental homes shortage: what landlords should watch
Propertymark has warned that suitable private rented homes for older and disabled tenants are not keeping pace with demand.
Renters’ Rights information sheet formats: what landlords should check
GOV.UK has updated its page on alternative formats for the Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026.
Renters back reform but fear supply pressure: what landlords should watch
Most renters believe the Renters’ Rights Act will improve protections in the private rented sector.
NRLA and TLIC join forces: why landlords should watch the policy detail
The National Residential Landlords Association and The Lettings Industry Council are joining forces in a move they say will create a single…
Rotherham landlord fine: the safety checks landlords should not ignore
Rotherham Council has prosecuted a private landlord after officers found serious hazards at a rented property, including exposed electrical wiring.
Holiday let rules in England: what landlords should check now
GOV.UK has updated its guidance for people letting out self-catering holiday homes in England, pulling together several rules that landlords need to keep…
UK property tax burden: why landlords should watch the cost picture
New research reported by Property Industry Eye says the UK has the highest property tax burden of any major economy when measured against GDP.
Rental arrears hit record high: what landlords should check now
New figures reported by Property Industry Eye suggest average rental arrears reached a fresh high in the first quarter of 2026.
Renters’ Rights awareness gaps: what landlords should check now
New polling reported by Property Industry Eye suggests that public awareness of the Renters’ Rights reforms is still uneven.
Housing benefit bill hits record high: what landlords should watch
Britain’s housing support bill is forecast to reach a new high in 2026-27, underlining how much pressure remains in the rental market and why landlords…