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May 19, 2022

No “price on application”, says Trading Standards

Letting agents will now have to include the rental price on all property listings after a ruling by the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team.

Nightingale court capacity cut

The government is closing half of the emergency Nightingale courts set up during the COVID-19 pandemic, potentially leaving landlords with longer waits to possess properties.

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Next steps announced for Renters (Reform) Bill

The government has confirmed the second reading date for the Renters (Reform) Bill, paving the way for the biggest shakeup of private rented sector rules in decades.

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New law could end rental bans on children and benefits

A joint UK and Scottish law could stop landlords from banning children and benefit claimants. Will it make a difference?

New free service will help tenants through eviction process

The government’s Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service will provide free legal advice to anyone facing eviction – and landlords are worried it could cost them.

New eviction rules in Scotland

The Scottish government has passed contentious changes to eviction rules in the Coronavirus Recovery and Reform Bill.

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