The government has taken another significant step towards strengthening housing standards in England. On 9 October 2026, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government published a consultation proposing to extend Awaab’s Law to private rented tenancies and certain types of accommodation occupied under licence. The proposals could introduce legally enforceable deadlines requiring private landlords […]
Renting a home involves more than agreeing the rent. Knowing who your landlord is, whether the property needs a licence and where to report concerns can help you make informed decisions and protect your rights. England has a national database of rogue landlords and property agents, but tenants cannot currently search it directly. There are […]
The Government has published new English Housing Survey data providing a snapshot of England’s private rented sector immediately before the major reforms introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. Published on 30 September 2026, the report looks at tenants’ experiences of renting, tenancy security, eviction practices, rent in advance, guarantors, discrimination and complaints. Importantly, the […]
1. A breach tolerated for 37 years: when can enforcement resume? The facts. In Wasserman v Loyalart Flat Management Company Ltd [2026] UKUT 334 (LC), decided on 28 August 2026, Mrs Wasserman had parked on her block’s forecourt for about 37 years despite a covenant requiring her to park in her garage. The resident-owned freeholder’s […]
The government has announced the next phase of its Renters’ Rights Act reforms, introducing a national landlord registration service and planned changes to how rent increases are challenged in England. The “Register your rental property” service will launch on 15 December 2026, starting in the West Midlands before expanding across England. Landlords will have three […]
Continuing economic pressure has left many commercial tenants, particularly in the retail and hospitality sectors, vulnerable to financial distress. For landlords, tenant insolvency may result not only in rent arrears but also in restricted enforcement rights, uncertainty over possession and a reduction in the investment value of the premises. Early identification of the risks and […]
