Renters’ Rights Act 2025: New Protections for Residential Landlord Tenant 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.
Dispute Resolution
Court Clarifies Landlord Duties on Tenancy Deposit Transfers Between Schemes
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
Abolition of Section 21: What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know
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.
Rent Deductions from Benefits: What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know
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
Rental Reforms: Key Changes for Landlords and Tenants
The government has outlined major rental reforms to improve tenant rights, housing standards, and landlord accountability. Learn how these changes may affect you.
Court settles dispute between three brothers over inheritance
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.
Tenants to get more protection against discrimination by landlords
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
Couple not obliged to work in their flat despite ‘live/work’ clause
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
No-fault evictions to be banned in ‘New Deal’ for renters
No-fault evictions are to be banned as part of government plans to “end the injustice of unfit homes and help protect renters from the rising cost of living”. The Fairer Private Rented Sector White Paper is designed to ensure millions of families benefit from living in decent, well looked-after homes as part of the biggest shake
Voice UK star wins inheritance dispute with her viscount brother
The aristocratic singer and TV star Bo Bruce has won a court battle against her brother Thomas Brudenell-Bruce, Viscount Savernake, over their inheritance after their mother died. Bruce, whose full title is Lady Catherine Anna Brudenell-Bruce, was a runner up on the TV series, The Voice and has had chart success with the top 10