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The Renters Rights Act 2025 is the long-awaited government reform of the private rental sector. This represents the most significant change to the private rental sector since the Housing Act 1988. Although the Act has now received Royal Assent, most...
Understanding section 8 and section 21 notices for landlords – common questions answered. What is the difference between section 8 and section 21 notices in the UK? A section 8 notice is used by landlords in England...
The forthcoming Renters’ Rights Bill marks a significant shift in the regulation of the private rented sector in England, with a particular focus on improving housing quality through the introduction of the Decent Homes Standard (DHS) for private...
The UK’s rental market is on the brink of major change. The long-awaited Renters (Reform) Bill, which promises to overhaul the private rental sector in England, is finally nearing its final stages in Parliament. Here’s everything renters,...
Landlord Redress Scheme The Bill is set to introduce the Landlord Redress Scheme. In brief, this will be a free scheme available for tenants who need to raise complaints against their landlord. The schemes aim is to...
On the commencement date of the act, i.e., when the bill comes into force, all existing tenancies will become periodic and any fixed term will cease to apply. Any attempt to create a fixed term tenancy agreement after the act comes into effect will...
The Equality Act 2010 has long protected individuals from discrimination based on specific characteristics. The Renters' Rights Bill aims to build upon the Equality Act 2010 by strengthening protections against discrimination in the private rented...
The Renters’ Rights Bill is due to come into force in October 2025. This is reported to be the biggest change to landlord and tenant law since the introduction of the Housing Act 1988. Abolishment of Section 21 and amendments to...
More and more landlords communicate with their tenants primarily via email. However, this can cause issues later down the line if there is no clause in the tenancy agreement which gives the landlord authority for tenancy documents and/or a notice...
The current possession process involves many requirements that landlords must follow in order to firstly, serve a valid notice seeking possession and secondly, obtain a possession order. This blog deals with the steps that landlords can take ahead of...
Evicting a tenant is a complex and often challenging process that requires a thorough understanding of the legal framework to ensure it is done correctly and lawfully. As a landlord, navigating this process efficiently is crucial to protect your property...
Adverse possession is a legal principle that allows a person to claim ownership of land or property they have occupied without the permission of the legal owner. This principle, often referred to as "squatter's rights," can result in the...
Eviction notices are a critical tool for landlords in managing rental properties. Whether you're dealing with non-payment of rent, breaches of the tenancy agreement, or simply need to regain possession of your property, understanding eviction notices...
The usual routes for landlords to seek possession Section 21 process Landlords are often left in situations when the fixed term of a tenancy agreement comes to an end and the tenant fails to vacate. For some...
A recent case has dealt with the issue of how many deposit regulation breaches can be claimed for in respect of the same deposit. In this case, the landlords entered a 12 month fixed term tenancy with the tenants which then turned into a statutory period...
A recent case heard on 4 December 2023 finally gave some clarity to the question of whether a building regulations compliance certificate (BRCC) needs to be served in order to serve a valid section 21 notice. A BRCC is a certificate issued by a gas...
The Renters Reform Bill was introduced to deliver the government’s commitment to bringing a fairer renter’s market for tenants. The aim of the bill was to abolish no fault evictions and to reform the landlord’s grounds for possession. ...
‘No-fault eviction’ or Section 21 rules currently enable a landlord to evict a tenant from their property without any reason. If the landlord decides at the end of the tenant’s fixed term that they no longer wish to let to that...
On the 9 September 2021, new regulations were announced to come into force on the 1 October 2021. The result of these regulations coming into force means that from 1 October 2021, there will be a new Form 6A for a Section 21 Notice and a new Form 3 for...
In May 2021, the government announced that the eviction ban then in place until 31 May 2021, will not be extended further. The news was a relief for many landlords who obtained an order for possession prior to the pandemic and since the stay of...
