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Landlords in Essex to face big 'fine' for late licence applications

Landlords in Essex to face big 'fine' for late licence applications

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Landlords could face a £765 bill for delaying their selective licence application when Thurrock Council launches its proposed scheme.

Council reveals heavy landlord fines for low EPCs

Council reveals heavy landlord fines for low EPCs

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Tewkesbury Council is bucking the national trend by punishing landlords with failing EPCs.

OFFICIAL: Poorest tenants paying 63% of income in rent

OFFICIAL: Poorest tenants paying 63% of income in rent

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Poorer tenants within the private rented sector (PRS) are spending 63% of their income on rent, a shocking new report from the Government has revealed.

Tenant facing 20% rent rise starts popular petition urging controls

Tenant facing 20% rent rise starts popular petition urging controls

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A petition calling for rent controls launched by a hard-up mum has garnered some 42,00 signatures and counting.

'Outdated' wear-and-tear rules costing landlords unfairly, says inventory boss

'Outdated' wear-and-tear rules costing landlords unfairly, says inventory boss

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Outdated 'fair wear and tear' rules are forcing tenants to face unreasonable deductions and landlords to pay higher costs, a proptech firm boss has warned.

Welsh ministers says 'no' to landlords paying back rent after evictions

Welsh ministers says 'no' to landlords paying back rent after evictions

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The Welsh government has rejected proposals to give tenants compensation if they are handed a no-fault eviction notice.

NEW: Borough where landlords being policed most heavily for breaches

NEW: Borough where landlords being policed most heavily for breaches

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An suburban area of outer London has been revealed as the areas where landlords are most likely to be fined for rule breaches or face a Rent Repayment Order (RRO) secured by tenants.

Landlord and agent guilty of 'despicable' illegal eviction

Landlord and agent guilty of 'despicable' illegal eviction

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A landlord and his property manager who both evicted a tenant illegally have been found guilty of a ‘despicable act’.

New crackdown begins on dodgy landlords AND tenants

New crackdown begins on dodgy landlords AND tenants

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A new government crackdown kicks in today to ensure criminal tenants and landlords can’t enter into rental agreements.

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Disgruntled landlords threaten licensing scheme boycott

Disgruntled landlords threaten licensing scheme boycott

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Landlords in Middlesbrough have vowed to fight plans to expand selective licensing and a fee hike.

Landlord pays high price for ignoring mouldy bedroom

Landlord pays high price for ignoring mouldy bedroom

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A landlord who failed to remove dangerous mould from a children’s bedroom has been handed a £10,451 fine.

Landlord's flood planning saves tenants from water surge

Landlord's flood planning saves tenants from water surge

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A landlord living in Shropshire’s largest block of flats has vowed to stay put, despite his neighbours moving out during serious flooding.

REVEALED: Socialist Party's extreme plans for housing market

REVEALED: Socialist Party's extreme plans for housing market

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The Socialist Party has called for rent controls, compulsory control of private landlords and the nationalisation of house builders.

MAYOR: "Days of bad landlords being untouchable coming to end"

MAYOR: "Days of bad landlords being untouchable coming to end"

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Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has warned rogue landlords that they will soon have nowhere to hide.

Is the UK Government shunning its own advice?

Is the UK Government shunning its own advice?

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The Military is shunning heat pumps in favour of cheaper to install cutting-edge electric boilers in homes

Short lets and assisted living 'hottest tickets' for 2024 - claim

Short lets and assisted living 'hottest tickets' for 2024 - claim

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Landlords are being encouraged to consider adding lucrative short lets and assisted living developments to their property portfolios this year.

Data regulator warns landlords and agents over privacy rules

Data regulator warns landlords and agents over privacy rules

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Landlords and letting agents have been warned to be more careful when handling tenants’ personal data under GDPR rules.

Huge Right to Rent fines for landlords to go live on 22nd January

Huge Right to Rent fines for landlords to go live on 22nd January

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Steeper fines for landlords flouting Right to Rent rules in England come into force on 22nd January.