Section 8 vs Section 21: What Landlords Must Know After the New Reform Bill The UK’s New Reform Bill, part of the government’s sweeping overhaul of the private rental sector, is transforming how landlords regain possession of their properties. The most notable change is the abolition of Section 21 “no-fault” evictions, forcing landlords to rely […]
How the Renters’ Rights Bill Will Reshape Section 8 Evictions for Landlords The UK’s Renters’ Rights Bill is poised to bring the most significant transformation to the private rental sector in decades. Among the areas set for major reform is the Section 8 eviction process, a mechanism many landlords rely on to regain possession when […]
Renters Reform Bill: Landlords Prepare Now As the Renters (Reform) Bill edges closer to becoming law, landlords across the UK are facing the biggest shake-up in the private rental sector in a generation. With the Bill expected to receive Royal Assent before the end of 2025, now is the time to get ahead of the […]
Section 21 Is Being Abolished – But Is It Really the End for Landlords? Landlords across England are panicking. Headlines scream that Section 21 is being scrapped, the end of the no-fault eviction is near, and landlords are rushing to serve notices, evict tenants, and sell up before it’s “too late.” But is this the […]
Sasha Charles & Landlord Advice UK: Litigation Compliance Explained The Legal Trap Most Landlords Don’t See Coming In today’s rental landscape, one of the biggest risks to landlords isn’t a rogue tenant or unpaid rent — it’s unauthorised litigation. For years, many third-party providers and “eviction specialists” have assisted landlords with possession claims and rent […]
Everything You Must Know: Renters Rights Bill What is the Renters’ Rights Bill—and why it matters Originally introduced by the Labour government in September 2024, the Renters’ Rights Bill is a landmark overhaul of private-rented housing law in England. It builds on and replaces the previous Conservative Renters (Reform) Bill. Its aim: rebalance the power […]
Rent Repayment Order Procedure A Rent Repayment Order (RRO) is a powerful legal tool available to tenants and local authorities that enables them to reclaim rent paid to a landlord who has committed certain housing-related offences. While RROs are not criminal prosecutions, they arise from alleged criminal behaviour and are adjudicated by the First-tier Tribunal […]
The 4 Legal Ways to Increase Rent in an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Raising rent in an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) isn’t as simple as sending a letter or updating a standing order. In England and Wales, landlords must follow strict legal routes when increasing rent, whether the tenancy is fixed-term or periodic. There are four […]
What Are the Most Common Reasons Possession Claims Fail? When landlords initiate possession proceedings, the expectation is often a swift and straightforward repossession of the property. Unfortunately, many claims are delayed or dismissed due to avoidable legal missteps. Understanding the most common reasons these claims fail—and how to avoid them—is essential for any landlord looking […]
How to Deal with Disrepair Claims: What You Need to Know Landlords are increasingly being targeted by tenants bringing housing disrepair claims. While tenants have a right to live in a safe, well-maintained home, landlords are not liable for every problem that arises in a rental property. The law sets a clear standard: a landlord […]