Official Ministry of Justice figures show a sharp rise in property tribunal cases following the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act, with increases across private rented sector disputes, leasehold matters and rent-related cases. Savills says the data suggests the new regime is already generating more conflict and may put pressure on tribunal capacity and rent review processes.
Ministry of Justice tribunal data shows a sharp increase in property-related hearings, with 15,929 cases heard in the year to June 2026, up 24% on the previous year. The rise is concentrated in disputes likely linked to the private rented sector and leasehold homes, with the article pointing to the early impact of Renters Rights Act reforms.
Ministry of Justice tribunal data shows a sharp increase in property-related hearings, with 15,929 cases heard in the year to June 2026, up 24% year on year. The article links the rise to disputes in the private rented sector and leasehold sector, and suggests further increases as the Renters Rights Act reforms take effect.
The article reports that proposed Government reforms could end insured tenancy deposit schemes, prompting many landlords to consider custodial schemes or deposit alternatives. Survey results cited by Zero Deposit suggest a sizeable minority of landlords would adopt alternative products, while most would move to custodial arrangements if the current model changed.
Propertymark’s latest rental market snapshot shows rents falling in some regions, including the South East, London and Scotland, while most other UK regions recorded modest increases. Despite some monthly easing, affordability remains stretched, with London still requiring the highest representative salary to secure an average rental property.
The UK government plans a regional rollout of a new Private Rented Sector database in England from late 2026, requiring landlords of assured or regulated tenancies to register themselves and each property. The service will collect tenancy, property, and compliance information, including gas and electrical safety certificates and EPC data, with annual renewal fees and penalties for non-registration.
The article reports that Shelter and Generation Rent have welcomed the launch of a private rental database under the second phase of Renters Rights Act implementation. The database will require landlords of assured or regulated tenancies to register themselves and each property, with information including tenancy details, rents, safety certificates and EPC data.
The government has announced the outline of a new national landlord registration service for the private rented sector, with a regional rollout due to begin in December. It also plans to transfer initial rent-increase challenge decisions in England to HMRC’s Valuation Office, while the First-tier Tribunal remains the route for current disputes during the transition.
Propertymark is calling for clearer government guidance on how tenants can challenge rent increases under the Renters Rights Act, particularly around the First-tier Tribunal process. The article says rent increases are now governed by Section 13 of the Act, and that better guidance, forms and tribunal support are needed to reduce confusion for tenants, landlords and agents.
The article reports on a London protest led by Jeremy Corbyn calling for the introduction of rent controls in the private rented sector and for future council homes. Speakers argued that current protections under the Renters Rights Act are insufficient to prevent large rent increases and called for wider housing reform and more council house investment.
A senior lettings figure has backed the government’s proposed private rental sector database, arguing it should improve transparency, standards and tenant protection despite adding cost and administration for landlords. The article also notes that HMRC’s Valuation Office is set to handle challenges to rent increases in England, with current disputes still going to the First-tier Tribunal while the reforms are developed.
A leading lettings industry figure has backed the government’s proposed rental database, saying it could improve transparency and help tenants confirm that landlords are legitimate and compliant. However, she warns that the scheme’s success will depend on practical detail, including how agents can support landlords, how much manual input is required, and what information will be visible or kept private.
