Eviction disputes leave landlords facing rising costs and delays
Summary
The article reports that eviction disputes are increasing across the private rented sector, with landlords seeking vacant possession more often and tenants more frequently challenging notices. A law firm attributes the trend to worsening economics for landlords, including tax changes, refinancing costs, compliance burdens and uncertainty over future energy standards.
Why it matters
For residential property surveyors, these pressures can affect rental market stability, landlord investment decisions and the pace of possession-related transactions. The mention of EPC C expectations and the Decent Homes Standard also has implications for property condition, compliance advice and asset planning.
Key points
- Thackray Williams says it is seeing more landlord instructions for vacant possession following the Renters’ Rights Act.
- Tenants are increasingly challenging eviction notices, contributing to longer and more costly disputes.
- Landlords face higher costs from tax changes, mortgage refinancing, maintenance, insurance and licensing.
- There is uncertainty around EPC C requirements by 2030 under the Decent Homes Standard.
- The article warns of growing pressure on the courts and the wider rental market.
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