New landlord registration service and rent dispute changes: What renters and landlords need to know
Last Updated: 18 September 2026 I Reading Time: 5 minutes Summary The government has announced the next phase of its... View Article
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Awaab’s Law Phase 2: What Tenants Need to Know Before November 2026
Last Updated: 4 August 2026 I Reading Time: 6 minutes Summary The Government has published further guidance ahead of Phase... View Article
Housing Ombudsman Publishes New Lessons from Awaab’s Law Cases: What Tenants Should Do If Repairs Are Ignored
Last update: 30 July 2026 I Reading time: Approximately 6 minutes Summary The Housing Ombudsman has published its latest Learning from Severe Maladministration Report... View Article
Landlords Face Fines of Up to £7,000 for Dangerous Housing Conditions
Last Updated: 23 July 2026 I Reading Time: Approx. 6 minutes Summary Private landlords in England who fail to deal... View Article
What Could Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s Priorities Mean for You?
Last updated: 21 July 2026 I Reading time: 5–6 minutes Summary Following his appointment as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham has... View Article
UK Heatwave and Housing Disrepair: What Tenants Need to Know About Staying Safe at Home
Summary The UK is experiencing increasingly intense heatwaves, and for many tenants, hot weather can make existing housing problems worse.... View Article
Can I Sue My Landlord for Damp and Mould?
Summary Yes, you may be able to sue your landlord for damp and mould if they knew about the problem... View Article
Tenant Awarded £5,000 After Living With Damp, Mould and Disrepair for Years
Summary A tenant who endured damp, mould, leaks, defective plasterwork, faulty brickwork and a broken boiler for years has been... View Article
Forced to Live with Damp, Mould and Leaks? How These Tenants Finally Got Justice
Summary For years, GLP Solicitors has helped hundreds of tenants across England and Wales take action against landlords who failed... View Article
New Renters’ Rights Act: What Private Tenants Need to Know Now
Summary The new Renters’ Rights Act is set to bring major changes for private tenants across England. The aim is... View Article