Industry news
News relating to the private rented sector from both England and Wales, affecting landlords.
What you need to know: court fees update
As of 30 September, the Government has increased the price of a number of fees that landlords have to pay when applying to court. This includes applications for warrants of possession, as well as making a small claim or enforcing it.
NRLA responds to the Welsh Government's extension of notice periods
Ben Beadle, our Chief Executive, responds to the Welsh Government's announcement of a further extension to notice periods.
Renters and Landlords face cliff edge as furlough ends
Private renters and landlords across the country face a cliff edge as the end of furlough coincides with cuts to benefit support.
Michael Gove named Housing Secretary
Michael Gove MP has been appointed as the new Housing Secretary, following a cabinet reshuffle this week.
Landlords welcome Gove to housing brief
Ben Beadle, Chief Executive of the National Residential Landlords Association, responds to news that Michael Gove has been appointed to the role of Housing, Communities & Local Government Secretary.
New data reveals scale of Wales' rent arrears crisis
New research published by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) highlights the rent arrears crisis which affected the Welsh private rented sector throughout the first half of 2021.
Possession update: what you need to know about possession from October 1 2021
The Government has laid legislation that will return notice periods to their pre-pandemic levels in England from 1 October 2021.
GDPR registration reminder
Landlords are being reminded by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) to check whether they need to register and pay a fee, if they have not already done so.
NRLA quoted in new pets report
Whether to allow pets in your property is something of a thorny issue. A new report out today by animal charity Advocats East Mids is calling for an amendment to the act, to allow for either landlords or tenants taking out pet damage insurance, or to allow a separate, capped pet deposit.
Keep the lifeline - open letter to the Prime Minister
100 organisations across the UK including the NRLA, have joined together in urging the Government not to go ahead with the planned £20-a-week cut to Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit.
