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MoJ: accelerated landlord possession claims rise 16% in Q2
MoJ data shows accelerated landlord possession claims rose 16 percent in Q2 2026, as Thackray Williams reports more possession challenges.
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Government makes ECB accreditation compulsory for private bailiffs
Government plans would require private bailiffs in England and Wales to be accredited by the Enforcement Conduct Board or work for an accredited firm.
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Plug-in solar warning leaves landlords with new safety checks
Riskstop warns plug-in solar panels can create new electrical and insurance risks in rented homes after the technology became legal for domestic use on 27 August.
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PlanningLens: Article 4 directions widen beyond party lines
PlanningLens says 62 HMO-related Article 4 directions now cover 32 English councils, with local planning pressure outweighing party control.
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NRLA finds 26% of landlords are selling homes after Renters' Rights Act
NRLA says 26 percent of landlords have sold or are selling homes because of the Renters’ Rights Act, while 19 percent are considering a sale.
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Rightmove adds Section 13 rent review tool for letting agents
Rightmove has added a Section 13 rent review tool to Tenancy Manager, allowing letting agents to create and serve rent increase notices from tenancy records after the Renters’ Rights Act changes.
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NRLA flags landlord licensing deadlines across England
The NRLA’s September bulletin lists licensing consultations and scheme changes across England, with deadlines running from mid-September into October and proposed fees reaching £1,300.
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Grimsby landlords face £200 late fee after 8 October
North East Lincolnshire Council says East Marsh landlords who apply after 8 October face a £200 late fee, with unlicensed renting carrying penalties of up to £40,000.
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Propertymark warns Scotland housing push still leaves landlords exposed
Propertymark says Scotland’s latest housing programme leaves unresolved questions over supply, rent controls and the conditions facing private landlords.
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Rotherham opens landlord penalty policy consultation until 8 October
Rotherham Council has opened a consultation on how it would use housing enforcement powers against landlords and letting agents, including the way financial penalties would be set and applied until 8 October.