Industry news
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.
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.
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.
Rental reforms will make access to housing harder
As the Renters' Rights Bill reaches the next stage of the legislative process in the House of Commons, a range of organisations across the private rental market have issued a joint letter expressing their concerns as regards the Government’s proposal to restrict the amount of rent landlords can request ‘up front’.
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.
Paying compensation to evicted tenants ‘absurd’ say landlords
Plans that would see landlords in Wales have to pay compensation to tenants who have been served with an eviction notice have been branded absurd by the NRLA.
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.
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.
New research programme to get landlords' voices heard
Landlords’ experiences will take centre stage as the NRLA reveals a fresh approach to its annual research programme.
Police warning over fake document scam
Landlords are being reminded to double check tenants’ documents with their employers after a series of fake payslips were presented to a number of London landlords.
