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 […]
Deemed Service of Notices on Tenants One of the most common stumbling blocks in landlord-tenant disputes is whether a tenant has actually received a notice or a document they were supposed to. It’s not unusual for tenants to deny receipt, especially when facing eviction under Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988. These denials can […]
Awaab’s Law: A Landmark Change for Social Housing Landlords Awaab’s Law is set to come into force in October 2025, fundamentally altering the responsibilities of social housing landlords in England. This law was introduced following the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak in December 2020. Awaab’s death resulted from prolonged exposure to mould in his […]
Why Landlords Are Selling Urgently? The UK’s private rented sector is undergoing a significant transformation. At Landlord Advice UK, we have witnessed a growing number of landlords leaving the market, primarily due to the increasing number of no-fault evictions being carried out, followed by landlords selling up. So, why landlords are selling up urgently is […]
The Renters Reform Bill: A Step Backwards for Landlords and the Housing Market? Over the past four decades, the UK’s housing landscape has undergone significant transformations, primarily driven by legislative reforms aimed at balancing the interests of landlords and tenants. The Housing Act 1988 was a pivotal moment in this journey, introducing measures that revitalised […]