Propertymark says the Renters Rights Act will change rental marketing and onboarding by requiring active database entries for both landlord and property before a home can be advertised. It also expects written adverts to carry unique identifiers, with compliance checks becoming part of agents’ instruction and listing workflows.
A Norfolk letting agent has admitted 19 counts of fraud by false representation after allegedly taking nearly £50,000 from landlords and tenants over several years. The complaints involved unpaid landlord funds and tenant deposits that were not protected in approved schemes, and sentencing is due on 1 September.
Stoke-on-Trent council is proposing a major tightening of controls on houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), including an Article 4 Direction, ward-level caps on HMO concentrations, and a city-wide additional licensing scheme for smaller HMOs. The measures are intended to address resident concerns about the local impacts of high HMO density, including noise, waste and parking pressure.
Knight Frank argues that the Renters Rights Act is having unintended consequences, with tighter rules and reduced landlord confidence contributing to lower supply and higher advertised rents. The article also links anticipated EPC C requirements from 2030 and tax pressures to further constraints on rental stock, particularly in London markets.
The article argues that the Renters’ Rights Act is already producing unintended consequences, including upward pressure on rents, reduced flexibility for tenants without guarantors, and new risks for landlords trying to sell rental properties. It cites early market data and industry commentary suggesting the reforms are reshaping behaviour before their full effects are understood.
A lettings agent has admitted to fraud involving nearly £50,000 taken from tenants and landlords over a seven-year period. The case concerns failures to pay landlords and to protect tenant deposits, with sentencing due on 1 September.
A free PropTech tool has been launched to help letting agents complete the documentation required under the Renters’ Rights Act, including the government’s Form 3A Section 8 Notice. The software is designed to reduce administrative errors, support compliance checks, and lower the risk of possession claims failing in court.
The First-tier Tribunal/GOV.UK form guidance for accelerated possession claims has been updated to reflect the Renters' Rights Act 2025 and revised eligibility rules. The notice explains that accelerated possession will only remain available in limited circumstances, including certain pre-1 May 2026 notices and cases affected by breathing space protections.
An agency briefing on the Renters Rights Act drew strong landlord attendance, reflecting heightened concern about the compliance burden introduced by the legislation. The article says landlords are particularly focused on regaining possession where issues arise and on using insurance to manage risks such as lost rent, court costs and delays.
The Lettings Industry Council is urging the government to make the forthcoming compulsory Private Rental Sector database robust enough to improve compliance, transparency and tenant safety. The body warns that without a clear strategy and strong engagement from stakeholders, the database could fail to meet its aims and become an ineffective cost burden.
The article argues that rental-sector compliance pressures are increasing, with changing legislation, licensing, planning, fire safety and the Renters’ Rights Bill creating operational risk for property managers. It describes how one agency is using technology and internal training to identify high-risk properties earlier, improve decision-making and reduce the chance of fines and enforcement action.
The article reports on a London Property Tribunal case in which a letting firm was ordered to return a £125 deposit deduction that had been taken without a proper dispute process. It argues that some landlords and agents still misunderstand or ignore the Tenant Fees Act 2019, particularly around cleaning-related deductions at tenancy end.
