Private rented sector28 May 2025Council plans new licensing scheme for rented homesCouncillors are set to vote on the proposal, which covers 5,000 properties, on 3 June. 28 May 20253 May 2025Unlawful renting of short-term lets on the riseGovernment called to take action as over half of London's short-term lets are rented out unlawfully.3 May 202513 Mar 2025Property maintenance biggest concern for rentersA report finds 54% of private renters have accused their landlord of failing to take action.13 Mar 20255 Mar 2025Plans to tackle low quality private rentalsCold homes, overcrowding and poor maintenance put the health of tenants at risk, the council says.5 Mar 202514 Jan 2025MPs back one-month cap on advance rent paymentsMPs vote for a cap on advanced rent payments in England as the Renters' Rights Bill edges closer to becoming law.14 Jan 202528 Oct 2024Region's least affordable places to rent revealedA letting agent says he is receiving 30 to 40 inquiries within hours of listing a property.28 Oct 20249 Oct 2024Charities warn bill doesn't protect renters enoughThe Renters’ Rights Bill, which bans no-fault evictions, will be debated for the first time on Wednesday.9 Oct 20247 Sep 2024Bill banning no-fault evictions to return to ParliamentA bill, which would end no fault evictions, is expected to be introduced to the Commons next week. 7 Sep 202431 Aug 2024Harsh housing reality in holiday home heaven A mum-of-two shares her story from no-fault eviction to the long social housing waiting list.31 Aug 2024...