The Government has published draft legislation proposing major reforms to leasehold ownership, including a cap on ground rent and a move towards commonhold. These changes could have significant implications for both leaseholders and freeholders in England and Wales.
The Renters’ Rights Act will transform the private rental sector from May 2026, banning Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions and introducing new protections for tenants. Landlords will face stricter rules on rent increases, discrimination, and property standards, while councils gain stronger enforcement powers. Learn what these changes mean for landlords, tenants, and potential disputes.
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 introduces sweeping reforms to the private rental sector, including the end of no-fault evictions and stronger protections for tenants.
A County Court appeal has clarified when landlords must serve fresh deposit information if a tenant’s money is moved between protection schemes. The issue arose after the tenant paid a deposit that was protected in the MyDeposits scheme. Prescribed information was served correctly at that stage. The landlords later transferred the deposit to the Tenancy
The landscape of the private rented sector in England is set to undergo significant change with the upcoming abolition of Section 21 possession claims (often referred to as “no-fault evictions”). The Renters’ Reform Bill continues to progress, albeit slowly, through Parliament. These changes aim to enhance tenant security while also presenting new challenges for landlords.
The automated system that allows landlords to deduct rent from tenants’ benefits is under review due to concerns that it may be leading some tenants into financial hardship. The process of rent deductions from benefits has been in place for some time, but it is now facing scrutiny, with potential changes on the horizon. Current
The government has outlined major rental reforms to improve tenant rights, housing standards, and landlord accountability. Learn how these changes may affect you.
A recent High Court case highlights the complexities of inheritance disputes, where verbal promises clashed with a legally binding will. Learn how probate litigation can help resolve family conflicts and protect your rights.
The Government has announced changes to the Renters (Reform) Bill to protect vulnerable residents and improve the safety of homes for tenants. It has tabled amendments to make it illegal for landlords and agents to have blanket bans on renting to people who receive benefits or who have children – ensuring families aren’t discriminated against
A couple have won a legal dispute with their landlord after a disagreement over the meaning of the terms of their lease. The case involved a couple, who had leased a flat from AHGR Ltd since 2009. They were leaseholders of a unit in a block of which AHGR was the freeholder. The planning permission