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Criminal Landlords Exposed: Urgent Call for Systemic Reform in the Private Rental Sector

Recent studies reveal significant failures in the enforcement of laws against criminal landlords in the private rental sector, exposing vulnerable tenants to exploitation. The findings highlight the need for urgent reforms to enhance tenant protections and improve enforcement mechanisms.

December 3, 2025

Criminal Landlords Exposed: Urgent Call for Systemic Reform in the Private Rental Sector

Fraudulent Sub-Letting Cases Highlight Regulatory Gaps in Rental Market

Tax Changes Loom for 2.4 Million Landlords in England

Rising Rents in Scotland: The Impact of Landlord Exodus and Rent Controls

Rising Rents in Scotland: The Impact of Landlord Exodus and Rent Controls

London Council Implements Stricter Regulations on HMOs to Combat Poor Housing Conditions

London Council Implements Stricter Regulations on HMOs to Combat Poor Housing Conditions

Licensing Scheme Changes: Implications for Landlords in England

Licensing Scheme Changes: Implications for Landlords in England

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Hackney Council Implements Borough-Wide Landlord Licensing to Improve Rental StandardsLocal Authority

Hackney Council Implements Borough-Wide Landlord Licensing to Improve Rental Standards

Higher Property Income Tax Risks Shrinking Rental SupplyTax & Money

Higher Property Income Tax Risks Shrinking Rental Supply

Navigating Tenant Pet Requests Under Head Lease TermsRegulation

Navigating Tenant Pet Requests Under Head Lease Terms

Navigating Uncertainty: Should Landlords Sell Amidst Regulatory Pressure?Law & Policy

Navigating Uncertainty: Should Landlords Sell Amidst Regulatory Pressure?

How Family Investment Companies Can Diversify Assets Beyond PropertyTax & Money

How Family Investment Companies Can Diversify Assets Beyond Property

Housing Benefit Freeze: Impact on Landlords and TenantsRegulation

Housing Benefit Freeze: Impact on Landlords and Tenants

Autumn Budget 2025: What the Measures Mean for Landlords and Property OwnersTax & Money

Autumn Budget 2025: What the Measures Mean for Landlords and Property Owners

Proposed Mansion Tax: Implications for High-End LandlordsLaw & Policy

Proposed Mansion Tax: Implications for High-End Landlords

High-performing schools drive property investment potential for landlordsTax & Money

High-performing schools drive property investment potential for landlords

Semi-commercial and HMO properties attract landlord investment amid market uncertaintiesTax & Money

Semi-commercial and HMO properties attract landlord investment amid market uncertainties

London's Rental Market Shows Signs of Recovery Amid New Licensing SchemesRegulation

London's Rental Market Shows Signs of Recovery Amid New Licensing Schemes

Political Shift in Rent Control Advocacy: Implications for LandlordsLaw & Policy

Political Shift in Rent Control Advocacy: Implications for Landlords

New Limited Company Buy-to-Let Mortgage Products Offer Flexibility for LandlordsTax & Money

New Limited Company Buy-to-Let Mortgage Products Offer Flexibility for Landlords

Newham Council's Right-to-Buy Loophole: A Costly Mistake for Social HousingLaw & Policy

Newham Council's Right-to-Buy Loophole: A Costly Mistake for Social Housing

East Riding Council to Implement High Street Rental Auctions to Tackle Empty ShopsLocal Authority

East Riding Council to Implement High Street Rental Auctions to Tackle Empty Shops

Key Landlord and Tenant Cases Shaping Contemporary LawCase Law

Key Landlord and Tenant Cases Shaping Contemporary Law

Gloucester Council Proposes Stricter HMO Licensing RegulationsRegulation

Gloucester Council Proposes Stricter HMO Licensing Regulations

Budget Uncertainty Stalls Commercial Property Market Amid Landlord ConcernsLaw & Policy

Budget Uncertainty Stalls Commercial Property Market Amid Landlord Concerns

The Risks of Skipping Tenant Referencing: A Cautionary Tale for LandlordsCase Law

The Risks of Skipping Tenant Referencing: A Cautionary Tale for Landlords

Fraudster Sentenced for Deceiving Property Investors in Sourcing ScamLaw & Policy

Fraudster Sentenced for Deceiving Property Investors in Sourcing Scam

Landlords Face New National Insurance Threat in Autumn Budget 2025Tax & Money

Landlords Face New National Insurance Threat in Autumn Budget 2025

Housing Minister's Ambiguity on EPC Cost Recovery Leaves Landlords in LimboLaw & Policy

Housing Minister's Ambiguity on EPC Cost Recovery Leaves Landlords in Limbo

Government Clarifies Grounds for Landlords to Refuse Pets Under New Renters Rights ActLaw & Policy

Government Clarifies Grounds for Landlords to Refuse Pets Under New Renters Rights Act

Welsh Renting Regulations: Impact and Future Directions for LandlordsLaw & Policy

Welsh Renting Regulations: Impact and Future Directions for Landlords

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Complete Guide to Section 21 Notices
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Complete Guide to Section 21 Notices

EPC Requirements for Landlords 2024
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EPC Requirements for Landlords 2024

HMO Licensing Explained
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HMO Licensing Explained

Tenant Deposit Protection Guide
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