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![Landlord caused “significant risk to health” of tenants - fined £20k](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Fine-400x310.png)
A landlord has been ordered to pay more than £20,000 after being found guilty of offences related to the living conditions...
24 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![Surprise move as agents issue ‘how to complain’ guide to tenants](/upload/images/shutterstock_2190262027.jpg)
A new guide from Propertymark explains the rights which private rental tenants have - and sets out how they can challenge...
25 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Energy Theft is ticking time bomb for rental sector - claim](/upload/images/shutterstock_2341720917.jpg)
Anonymous reports of energy theft have skyrocketed by 62% since 2021, Crimestoppers’ figures reveal. In 2023 alone, the charity received 11,552 reports...
22 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Bad landlords get short pricey licences - good landlords get the reverse](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/_licensing1-400x310.png)
A council is launching an innovative scheme whereby good landlords get long licences - and poor ones get short licences. Gloucester council...
12 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![E-bike Charging - worry over fire risk in rental properties](/upload/images/shutterstock_1966413178.jpg)
Despite several fires in rented properties, the government is proposing to double the maximum legal power of e-bikes. A Department of Transport...
05 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Landlord rules in force next month “flawed and unworkable”](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/LandlordNews-400x310.png)
A prominent lettings agency has hit out at the latest changes to safety regulations that private landlords must comply with or...
15 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Landlords warned over looming electrical checks crisis](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews1-400x310.png)
Repairs and maintenance supplier Fixflo is warning landlords of a surge in demand for Electrical Installation Condition Reports in the short...
22 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![Electrical Checks - new guidance launched for landlords](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/HouseInspection_400x310.png)
New guidance has been launched on how to conduct thorough electrical safety checks on private rentals, and how to report any...
02 November 2023
From: Breaking News
![Landlords warned about end of HMO licensing ‘grace period’](/upload/images/shutterstock_261713198.jpg)
HMO landlords in Portsmouth are being urged to apply for a new licence before the grace period ends on December 1. Additional...
24 October 2023
From: Breaking News
![Feeble yields make buy to let increasingly difficult](/upload/images/Rental%20Market/BTL400x310.png)
New research from lettings agency Benham and Reeves has shown that while net rental yields have increased over the last year,...
18 October 2023
From: Breaking News
![Four rogue landlords prosecuted by council in three days](/upload/images/Rental%20Market/Court-Fine-400x310.jpg)
A council has prosecuted four landlords in three days, with convictions secured for seven offences. Harold Mews Management Ltd of Margate was...
03 October 2023
From: Breaking News
![Rogue landlord struck off for “flagrant disregard” over mould in flat](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/DamagedProperty-400x310.png)
A landlord showed a “flagrant disregard” for her duties, including failing to replace a condemned boiler, and has been struck off. In...
30 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![Landlords pay £20,000 for property management failings](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/DamagedProperty-400x310.png)
A council has issued financial penalties of over £20,000 to landlords failing to manage their properties. Three of the four cases...
24 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![Don’t cut corners on mandatory EICR reports - warning](/upload/images/shutterstock_2156505737.jpg)
Landlords are unwittingly exposing their tenants to the serious danger of fire because they opt for the cheaper option when hiring...
16 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![Rogue landlord couple in hot water over heating failures](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/TenantDispute-400x310.png)
A north of England council says it’s held two local landlords to account after they failed to make essential repairs to...
20 July 2023
From: Breaking News
The priority for the majority of landlords is rental income that is paid on time, but there is also the priority...
15 July 2023
From: Agent Advice
![Free landlord training ahead of critical May 31 deadline](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/LearningAgent-400x310.png)
A lettings agency chief is operating a course to help landlords meet new requirements imposed by the Welsh Government. Landlords in Wales...
12 May 2023
From: Breaking News
![What Is Let To Let?](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/ToLetBoard-400x310.png)
Instead of selling your current home and buying a new one, you could look at letting out your own home and...
25 March 2023
From: Agent Advice
![Landlord fined for refusing to produce paperwork for council](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Fine-400x310.png)
A council has prosecuted a landlord operating a property firm for not producing the right paperwork. Luton local authority has prosecuted Poplar...
10 March 2023
From: Breaking News
![Landlord rental portfolio expenses revealed](/upload/images/adv-2021/sponsored-content/Open%20Property%20Group/LB%20Image.jpg)
Analysis by professional cash buyer and portfolio landlord, LandlordBuyer (part of Open Property Group), has revealed what costs make up most...
07 March 2023
From: Sponsored Content
![Crowdfund property platform targets ‘new generation’ of investors](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/FinanceCalculator-400x310.png)
A new crowdfunding platform says it’s opening up property investing to “a whole new generation.” Allbricks claims it’s disrupting “the antiquated mortgage...
07 February 2023
From: Breaking News
![Could Starmer’s local devolution mean rent controls?](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/HappyLandlord-400x310.png)
Labour leader Sir Kier Starmer has set out a radical programme of devolution to local authorities at city and county level...
06 January 2023
From: Breaking News
![Costs eating into rental profits - landlord's shock figures](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/House-pounds_400x310.png)
A property company owns over 140 rental units and has analysed its costs, and shared them with Landlord Today. The units owned...
22 December 2022
From: Breaking News
![Consultation opens on holiday let changes](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Overseas/OverseasMarket_400x310.png)
The Welsh Government has opened a three month consultation on changes in regulations for holiday let landlords. The Welsh Government - a...
22 December 2022
From: Breaking News
![Politician hails “transformation” of private rental sector](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Estate_Agent1-400x310.png)
What has been billed as the bigger change ever to housing law in Wales comes into force today and is described...
01 December 2022
From: Breaking News
![Electrical risk to tenants because of rental reform delays](/upload/images/library/ElectricalChecks-FuseBox-400x310.jpg)
Renters are being placed at unnecessary risk due to a delay in reforms that would allegedly give them greater protection, it’s...
02 August 2022
From: Breaking News
![Free guide to help landlords understand upcoming rental reforms](/upload/images/library/HappyLandlord-400x310.jpg)
A group of health and safety experts has created a guide to help landlords understand major rental reform being introduced in...
28 July 2022
From: Breaking News
![4 ways landlords can protect their tenants](/upload/images/library/TenantsAndLandlord-400x310.png)
As the providers of housing for tenants, landlords are responsible for ensuring the property is safe for those living in it. Various...
21 July 2022
From: Legislation, Regulation & Compliance
![Private rental properties now “far safer” says charity](/upload/images/library/Health%26Safety400x310.png)
Private rental properties are now “far safer” than before thanks to recent legislation, according to the charity Electrical Safety First. Since five-year...
24 June 2022
From: Breaking News
![Anger as politicians accused of caving in to landlords](/upload/images/library/WalesFlag-400x310.jpg)
There has been an angry response by some politicians in Wales to the decision by the Labour administration to delay implementation...
07 June 2022
From: Breaking News
![Landlords reveal what they REALLY think of letting agents](/upload/images/library/LandlordStressed-400x310.png)
A new survey from an experienced company in the private rental sector has revealed shocking findings about what landlords really think...
07 June 2022
From: Breaking News
![Hefty fine for landlord failing to meet safety standards](/upload/images/library/Health%26Safety400x310.png)
A landlord has been fined £7,500 for not complying with electrical safety standards at a property he owns and lets out...
01 June 2022
From: Breaking News
![Radical rental reforms delayed for six months](/upload/images/Locations/WalesFlag-400x310.jpg)
There’s embarrassment all round for the Labour-run Welsh Government as it reveals a late delay to its much-hyped rental reform. The reform...
31 May 2022
From: Breaking News
![Teach-in for landlords ahead of revolutionary rental law change](/upload/images/library/WalesFlag-400x310.jpg)
A lettings agency is to hold free events to support landlords ahead of what it calls a “landmark transformation” in rental...
05 May 2022
From: Breaking News
![Landlord fined in pioneering electrical safety court case](/upload/images/Rental%20Market/Fined-400x310.jpg)
A landlord has been fined in one of the first cases in England, for failing to comply with Electrical Safety Standards. Regulations...
11 April 2022
From: Breaking News
![Landlords ditching Airbnb ahead of short-let restrictions - claim](/upload/images/Logos/Airbnb-Alt-400x310.jpg)
A lettings agent says his client landlords are already turning their back on short let platforms including Airbnb ahead of likely...
28 February 2022
From: Breaking News
![Awareness campaign for landlords as law change approaches](/upload/images/library/Law400x310.png)
A national awareness campaign has been launched to prepare landlords for the implementation of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 on...
18 January 2022
From: Breaking News
![Council launches consultation on three licensing regimes](/upload/images/library/LandlordLicensing-4-400x310.jpg)
A council is consulting over a range of private rental sector measures. Leicester council is proposing a range of measures requiring landlords...
03 December 2021
From: Breaking News
![Many tenants ‘more interested in tidiness than electric safety’ - claim](/upload/images/library/ElectricalChecks-FuseBox-400x310.jpg)
A poll suggests that many private tenants admit to being more interested in the tidiness of their properties than safety within...
12 November 2021
From: Breaking News
![Tax and red tape the big disincentives for landlords - poll](/upload/images/library/House-Tax-400x310.jpg)
Half of landlords are positive about the future but new regulations and tax changes are causing concern, according to new research...
22 October 2021
From: Breaking News
![Another council threatens landlords with huge fines over electrical safety](/upload/images/library/EnergyLightbulb-400x310.png)
Landlords in one part of the Midlands are being warned that they could face fines of up to £30,000 if they...
04 October 2021
From: Breaking News
![Landlord accused of showing contempt for council](/upload/images/new-story-stock-images/CourtImage-400x310.jpg)
A landlord has been prosecuted for a second time for breaches of Wirral council’s selective licensing scheme. The council’s housing standards team...
22 September 2021
From: Breaking News
![Council heralds “fantastic result” ending in a fine for landlord](/upload/images/library/Fine_360x280.png)
A landlord has been ordered by a court to pay over £6,000 after admitting a string of regulation breaches. Juliet Petrovic, of...
14 September 2021
From: Breaking News
![Rent guarantees for landlords joining new leasing scheme](/upload/images/library/HandingOverKeys-1-400x310.jpg)
Private landlords interested in leasing properties in Bridgend, south Wales, are being invited to join a scheme which would see them...
09 September 2021
From: Breaking News
![New Landlords Beware - hidden charges trap the inexperienced](/upload/images/library/LandlordStressed-400x310.png)
Home repairs service Rightio has provided a useful checklist of the hidden costs of being a landlord. Many seasoned hands will...
26 August 2021
From: Breaking News
![Another council poised to introduce new licensing regime](/img/default/llt.png)
A council in Leicestershire is poised to introduce two new licensing schemes for private landlords. Charnwood council has now approved the conditions...
23 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![Council wants to stop rogue landlord letting out homes anywhere](/img/default/llt.png)
A council has gone on record saying it’s trying to stop a rogue landlord from letting out any property anywhere, ever...
01 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![Legal Wrap: a summary of law changes impacting landlords](/img/default/llt.png)
Landlord Today readers will be more than aware that legal changes happen often these days, and it can be understandably challenging...
14 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Landlords face bill of over £60,000 over multiple housing offences](/img/default/llt.png)
Two landlords of a property in East London have been ordered to pay costs and fines totalling £61,057.05 after they were prosecuted...
16 April 2021
From: Breaking News
![One week before new electrical standards on existing tenancies](/img/default/llt.png)
A reminder has gone to landlords about new electrical safety standards that come into effect for existing tenancies in a week’s...
25 March 2021
From: Breaking News
![Advice to landlords on changes to Electrical Safety Standards](/img/default/llt.png)
A lettings agency is issuing general guidance to the landlord community ahead of changes to Electrical Safety Standards in April. Helen Hollingsworth,...
19 February 2021
From: Breaking News
![David Alexander is joint CEO of apropos](/img/default/llt.png)
The last year has been one which has focused attention on dealing with the immediate, the here and now, in a...
04 February 2021
From: Sponsored Content
![Landlords invited to respond to yet another licensing consultation](/img/default/llt.png)
Landlords in the the Charnwood area of the Midlands are invited to give their views on the proposed conditions for two...
04 February 2021
From: Breaking News
![Councils told: ‘Stop pushing ahead with licensing during Covid crisis’](/img/default/llt.png)
Momentum is building against councils pushing ahead with licensing schemes despite the pandemic. Earlier this week ARLA Propertymark, the letting agents’ trade...
22 January 2021
From: Breaking News
![Lockdown makes electrical compliance harder, warns trade body](/img/default/llt.png)
A trade body says the current national lockdown may make it harder for the lettings industry to conform with an approaching deadline...
13 January 2021
From: Breaking News
![Considerations for landlords and investors when purchasing a property](/img/default/llt.png)
When it comes to conveyancing for landlords and investors, the purchasing process itself doesn’t differ that much from residential conveyancing, there...
29 October 2020
From: Property Investment & Strategy
![10 Essential Safety Requirements For New Landlords](/img/default/llt.png)
With new regulations and rules now in place for landlords, our in-house property experts outline their 10 essential safety requirements for...
29 October 2020
From: Legislation & Compliance
![New private rental electrical safety standards: What you need to know](/img/default/llt.png)
New regulations on electrical safety standards for private rented accommodation have come into effect. Here is what landlords need to know. The ‘Electrical...
07 September 2020
From: Breaking News
![Mandatory electrical safety checks requested as part of short-let regulation](/img/default/llt.png)
Electrical Safety First is calling for the introduction of mandatory electrical safety checks as part of the Scottish government’s plan to...
04 September 2020
From: Breaking News
![BTL investors urged to pay attention to crucial safety obligations](/img/default/llt.png)
With a number of property investors looking to take advantage of Rishi Sunak’s stamp duty holiday by expanding their portfolios, NICEIC...
12 August 2020
From: Breaking News
![Are you familiar with the new Electrical Safety Standards?](/img/default/llt.png)
Buy-to-let landlords in England must now ensure that electrical installation inspections and testing are carried out for all new tenancies in...
29 July 2020
From: Breaking News
![New guidance for those renting a property](/img/default/llt.png)
ARLA Propertymark has compiled some fresh advice and top tips for those starting to think about their living circumstances and renting...
07 July 2020
From: Breaking News
![Landlords to face fines of up to £30,000 if they fail to comply with new regulations](/img/default/llt.png)
New regulation introduced yesterday could see unscrupulous landlords fined up to £30,000 if they do not comply with the rules. Under the...
02 July 2020
From: Breaking News
![New electrical safety rules to ensure that private tenants are protected](/img/default/llt.png)
New regulations that are designed to strengthen electrical safety practices and bring in line with those already well-established within gas safety regulations...
01 July 2020
From: Breaking News
![NAPIT issues fresh electrical safety guidance for landlords and inspectors](/img/default/llt.png)
The National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers (NAPIT) has produced fresh guidance designed to help landlords and the electrical industry...
15 June 2020
From: Breaking News
![Guide for landlords: New electrical safety standards in the PRS](/img/default/llt.png)
New electrical safety rules have been introduced to ensure that private tenants are protected. New regulations, which were introduced yesterday, are designed to strengthen...
02 June 2020
From: Breaking News
![Are you familiar with the Electrical Safety Standards being introduced in the PRS?](/img/default/llt.png)
Buy-to-let landlords in England will soon need to ensure electrical installation inspections and testing are carried out for all new tenancies...
06 May 2020
From: Breaking News
![David Cox of ARLA Propertymark to co-host Goodlord’s webinar tomorrow](/img/default/llt.png)
ARLA Propertymark chief executive, David Cox, will co-host Goodlord’s second webinar tomorrow, as part of its series of sessions designed to...
28 April 2020
From: Breaking News
![Validity of gas and electrical safety certificates should be extended - NRLA](/img/default/llt.png)
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) is calling for a six month extension to the validity of all gas and electrical...
20 April 2020
From: Breaking News
![Servicing your tenants right: Five tips to enhance your credibility as a landlord](/img/default/llt.png)
If the private rental sector and sharing economy is to continue to thrive, regular engagement with your tenants is required to...
27 February 2020
From: Breaking News
![Government must protect tenants by delaying electrical safety regulations - RLA](/img/default/llt.png)
The Residential Landlords Associations (RLA) is calling on the government to delay introducing new electrical safety rules to help ensure that...
25 February 2020
From: Breaking News
![New electrical safety regulations unlikely to affect ‘slum’ landlords](/img/default/llt.png)
New electrical safety regulations were presented before Parliament on 13 January 2020 in a move by the government to strengthen electrical...
24 January 2020
From: Breaking News
![New regulations to combat carbon monoxide poisoning](/img/default/llt.png)
An assembly member has welcomed the introduction of legislation for carbon monoxide detectors in rented homes in Wales. The Welsh Government says new...
17 January 2020
From: Breaking News
![Mandatory electrical safety regulations to be introduced in England](/img/default/llt.png)
The government plans to introduce mandatory electrical installation inspecting for all rented homes. Detailed regulations for enforcing compulsory five-year electrical safety checks...
15 January 2020
From: Breaking News
![Have you sent your tenants Christmas cards this year?](/img/default/llt.png)
Many private landlords like to give Christmas cards to their tenants and some are even generous gift-givers, but are you? Research shows...
23 December 2019
From: Breaking News
![Rogue landlord ordered to pay more than £150k for safety failings](/img/default/llt.png)
An unscrupulous landlord has been ordered to pay more than £150,000 after failing to fix several safety hazards in his property. Officers from...
06 December 2019
From: Breaking News
![Landlords: Do you know your health and safety obligations?](/img/default/llt.png)
Private landlords have long been expected to keep their properties to a reasonable standard, but up until fairly recently what this...
01 November 2019
From: Breaking News
![Landlord ordered to pay more than £7k for providing substandard property](/img/default/llt.png)
A buy-to-let landlord in South Ockendon has been ordered to pay more than £7,000 after failing to provide acceptable living conditions...
15 August 2019
From: Breaking News
![BTL landlords face tough new rules on electrical safety](/img/default/llt.png)
The government has committed to introduce mandatory five yearly electrical safety checks in the private rented sector. No time date has been...
30 January 2019
From: Breaking News
![2019 preview – what landlords need to look out for this year](/img/default/llt.png)
With a new year now upon us, it’s time to look forward to what might happen (and what is definitely happening)...
15 January 2019
From: Sponsored Content
![Have you sent a Christmas card to your tenant yet?](/img/default/llt.png)
BTL landlords should take note of the fact that the festive postal deadline is rapidly approaching, with Thursday 20th December the...
18 December 2018
From: Breaking News
![Landlords and letting agents turn to SAL to cope with regulation changes](/img/default/llt.png)
There has been a significant increase in the number of landlords and letting agents joining Scotland’s largest membership organisation for landlords. The...
04 September 2018
From: Breaking News
![New electrical regulation ‘can only be seen as a positive’](/img/default/llt.png)
Landlords generally believe that many recent regulation changes have gone too far and want to see the government rethink the swathes...
17 August 2018
From: Breaking News
![Regular electrical checks in the PRS are ‘essential’](/img/default/llt.png)
Plans to introduce new tougher electrical safety standards in the private rented sector aimed at protecting tenants by reducing the risk...
20 July 2018
From: Breaking News
![Government slammed for failing to act on report that suggests improvements to PRS](/img/default/llt.png)
The government has been criticised for continuing to drag its heels over taking on key recommendations made in a recent report...
05 July 2018
From: Breaking News
![Tougher electrical safety standards needed to protect private tenants](/img/default/llt.png)
Tougher electrical safety standards for rented properties north of the border are needed to protect private tenants, according to a leading...
28 June 2018
From: Breaking News
![NAPIT seeks to help landlords improve electrical safety in rented homes](/img/default/llt.png)
The National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers (NAPIT) stepped up its efforts to help improve electrical safety in the private...
24 May 2018
From: Breaking News
![Accidental landlords are confused over rental responsibilities](/img/default/llt.png)
When it comes to rental responsibilities during a tenancy, there remains some confusion among so-called ‘accidental landlords’ when it comes to...
22 May 2018
From: Breaking News
![Free industry guidance to help landlords ‘stay on ‘right side of the law’](/img/default/llt.png)
New ‘Home Safety Guidance’ has been released by the Electrical Safety Roundtable (ESR) to help landlords meet their obligations and ensure...
10 April 2018
From: Breaking News
![Private landlords in England need to be prepared for increasing regulation](/img/default/llt.png)
Buy-to-let landlords need to be prepared for more regulations coming in, following the publication of a government consultation on electrical safety...
23 February 2018
From: Breaking News
![Councils restricted by new licensing conditions on private rented homes](/img/default/llt.png)
Councils cannot use selective licensing conditions to impose new standards on private rented homes, the Court of Appeal ruled yesterday. The case...
22 February 2018
From: Breaking News
![Whopping fine should ‘serve as a warning to any other rogue landlords’](/img/default/llt.png)
A rogue landlord in Newmarket who exposed tenants to ‘significant risk’ has been ordered to pay almost £33,000 after being found...
08 December 2017
From: Breaking News
![Landlords welcome report that will ‘improve safety in rental housing’](/img/default/llt.png)
The publication of a new report to ministers on electrical safety has been warmly welcomed by the Residential Landlords Association (RLA). The...
13 November 2017
From: Breaking News
![Rogue landlord let out Harry Potter-style cupboard under the stairs for £250pcm](/img/default/llt.png)
A young man has been discovered paying £250 a month for a sleeping space in a cupboard under the stairs, measuring...
06 November 2017
From: Breaking News
![Labour unveil plans to ‘call time on bad landlords’](/img/default/llt.png)
Labour has pledged a “consumer rights revolution” which will introduce legal minimum standards for all rental homes because people currently have...
02 May 2017
From: Breaking News
![Landlords warned of dangers of ignoring new electrical regulations](/img/default/llt.png)
A property management firm has urged Scottish landlords to take electrical safety legislation seriously. Ross and Liddell says that landlords who fail...
23 January 2017
From: Breaking News
![Are you aware of your obligations as a landlord?](/img/default/llt.png)
Landlord obligations can be difficult. Electrical safety, fire safety, deposit protection, licensing and consent, the list is endless - leaving some...
21 December 2016
From: Breaking News
![Landlord ordered to pay over £8,500 for renting out unsafe property](/img/default/llt.png)
A landlord who confessed to renting out houses in Stotfold and Arlesey with serious safety hazards has been ordered to pay...