renters’ rights act
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Rental market
Feared spike in rents ahead of Renters’ Rights Act ‘did not happen’
Siân Hemming-Metcalfe, of Inventory Base, says there is no evidence of rent hikes before the Act came in.
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Regulation & Law
Two million landlords and their agents ‘could face £7,000 fines’ for rental Act failure
New Freedom of Information data reveals a low number of landlords have downloaded new mandatory info sheet for tenants.
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Regulation & Law
Worried landlords overwhelm NRLA’s helplines
Record surge in calls as landlords seek help with the new rental rules, says NRLA boss Ben Beadle.
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Regulation & Law
Housing Secretary hails rent reforms and issues warning to rogue landlords
Landlords will gain from a more professional rental market, Steve Reed claims, but tells those who break the rules: “We see you.”
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Associations & Bodies
Sceptical landlord leaders set Renters’ Rights Act ‘three tests’
Ben Beadle, of the NRLA, says the “jury is very firmly out” on whether the Act will be successful.
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Regulation & Law
Agents unaware of new rent in advance rules as May deadline looms
The Letting Partnership’s Chris Mason says 41% of agents don’t know payments can’t be taken before agreements are signed.
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Agencies & People
Estate agent issues jobs warning due to rates bill
Mel Brown, of TOR Estates, in Somerset said her business rates bill has jumped 50% this year.
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Regulation & Law
Major property owner says Act will “weed out bad landlords”
Rick Gannon tells the BBC he supports the Renters' Rights Act as it will make renting fairer for tenants.
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Regulation & Law
Letting agents risk £7k fines for Renters’ Rights rule breaches
Firms are underestimating how exposed they are going to be under the new rental rules, says Alto’s Nick Shaw.
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Latest property news
Letting agents face Renters’ Rights Act ‘storm’ as tenant uncertainty peaks
Research from Rightmove points to huge uncertainty among renters ahead of the Act coming in this week.
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