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News relating to the private rented sector from both England and Wales, affecting landlords. 

Section 21 appeal could have major implications for landlords

A second appeal has been granted in the case of D’Aubigny v Khan - in which the Court of Appeal will rule on whether it's acceptable for vital documentation to be served by post. The appeal could have major implications for private landlords. Head of Policy James Wood explains more.

Industry News James Wood 09/05/2024
Section 21 appeal could have major implications for landlords

NRLA launches retrofit course, helping landlords save money

The NRLA has added a new course to its offering this summer, with A Landlord's Guide to Retrofitting launching in July.

Industry News Victoria Barker 10/05/2024
NRLA launches retrofit course, helping landlords save money

Report reveals councils' shocking failure to tackle rogue landlords

New data gathered by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) shows that less than half the fines levied against rogue landlords have been collected by local authorities.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 10/05/2024
Report reveals councils' shocking failure to tackle rogue landlords

NRLA report reveals councils’ shocking failure to tackle rogue landlords

Less than half the fines levied against rogue landlords have been collected by local authorities, according to new data gathered by the NRLA.

Industry News Sam Hunter 10/05/2024
NRLA report reveals councils’ shocking failure to tackle rogue landlords

Renters (Reform) Bill - the student ground

With the Government's Renters (Reform) Bill scheduled to be debated in the Lords next week the NRLA's head of policy James Wood investigates the detail of the Bill in a new series of articles. This week he takes a look at how the changes will affect student landlords.

Industry News James Wood 09/05/2024
Renters (Reform) Bill - the student ground

Renters Reform Bill: where are we now?

The Renters (Reform) Bill has finally made its way into the House of Lords from the Commons, after nearly a year in Parliament. The protracted passage saw a number of new amendments added and it now seems likely that it will become law before the election. But what do these changes mean? The NRLA's head of policy James Wood takes a deep dive.

Industry News James Wood 03/05/2024
Renters Reform Bill: where are we now?

The leasehold limbo lingers on

Building safety took centre stage this week during the debate on the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill, with little light at the end of the tunnel for leaseholders facing huge bills to fix defects. Senior Public Affairs Officer Eleanor Bateman explains more.

Industry News Eleanor Bateman 02/05/2024
The leasehold limbo lingers on

NRLA podcast: Renters (Reform) Bill amendments and permitted development rights

In this episode of Listen Up Landlords, recorded ahead of last week's debate, Richard and Ben discuss the new amendments with expert guests, as well as looking at proposed changes to permitted development rights.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 02/05/2024
NRLA podcast: Renters (Reform) Bill amendments and permitted development rights

Has Gove lost his grapple with ground rent?

Leasehold reform was on the agenda for peers this week, but outside Parliament, reports suggest that the Treasury has blocked the Secretary of State’s plans to charge peppercorn ground rent to leaseholders.

Industry News Eleanor Bateman 26/04/2024
Has Gove lost his grapple with ground rent?

Court fees to rise next week

Court fees will be increasing by 10% from next Wednesday. The increase, which follows a consultation year, applies to almost all fees payable to the court.

Industry News James Wood 26/04/2024
Court fees to rise next week