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Breaking news: NRLA in appeal court victory

The Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of a landlord, ruling that they could serve essential tenancy documents by post. The NRLA intervened in the case, which could have had wide reaching ramifications for landlords and agents, had the court found in the tenant's favour.

Industry News James Wood 17/01/2025
Breaking news: NRLA in appeal court victory

Renters’ Rights Bill moves up to Lords

The Renters’ Rights Bill has been given its First Reading in the House of Lords, meaning it is now ready or Peers to debate.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 16/01/2025
Renters’ Rights Bill moves up to Lords

Energy Savers Week: Keeping bills down and tenants warm

Next week marks Energy Savers Week, a national awareness campaign dedicated to helping people save money and energy by making their homes more efficient. Here James Kent, the NRLA’s Chief Innovation Officer, and founder of digital compliance platform Safe2 talks about simple changes you can make to help cut bills and save energy.

Industry News James Kent 16/01/2025
Energy Savers Week: Keeping bills down and tenants warm

Tinkering with tenancies threatens student market

Students are set to find it harder and harder to find homes to rent, with tinkering to the Renters' Rights Bill throwing up new obstacles to landlords operating in the sector.

Industry News Eleanor Bateman 17/01/2025
Tinkering with tenancies threatens student market

Register your appliance to help keep tenants safe

Landlords are being encouraged to register appliances provided in their rental properties, to help keep tenants safe. The annual Register My Appliance campaign starts on Monday and invites people to register their details, enabling them to receive updates on product safety and recalls of faulty goods.

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 16/01/2025
Register your appliance to help keep tenants safe

Just two weeks to go to the self assessment tax deadline

Landlords are being reminded they need to file their self assessment tax return - and pay any tax owed - by 31 January.

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 16/01/2025
Just two weeks to go to the self assessment tax deadline

NRLA leads industry coalition objecting to Renters' Rights amendment

Organisations from across the private rented sector, led by the NRLA, have joined forces to object to Government plans to limit the amount of rent landlords can take up front.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 14/01/2025
NRLA leads industry coalition objecting to Renters' Rights amendment

Renters' Rights Bill amendments - a deep dive

A number of amendments have been made to the Renters Rights Bill ahead of it continuing its passage through parliament next week. Here the NRLA's Head of Policy James Wood takes a deep dive into what the proposed changed will mean in practice.

Industry News James Wood 10/01/2025
Renters' Rights Bill amendments - a deep dive

Exclusive Renters' Rights webinar announced: Book your place today

It's now just days until the Renters' Rights Bill reaches report stage in the Commons. The NRLA is hosting an exclusive member webinar the following day, unpacking all the latest news. Book your place today.

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 08/01/2025
Exclusive Renters' Rights webinar announced: Book your place today

Course of the month – Damp and Mould Awareness

Damp and mould are a nightmare for landlords and tenants, and can cause serious health issues if left untreated. With this in mind, it is vital that you are aware of your responsibilities and are up to speed with the best way to identify and treat problem areas to keep your tenants safe and meet your legal obligations as a landlord.

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 09/01/2025
Course of the month – Damp and Mould Awareness