As a landlord navigating the rental market in England, you’re likely wondering: Can I still serve a Section 21 “no‑fault” eviction notice? The short answer is yes – for now – but the legal ground is shifting beneath your feet. Here’s what’s happening locally and what you need to know. Yes, It’s Still Possible—For the […]
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Renters Rights Bill 2025: What Landlords and Agents Need to Know The Renters Rights Bill is entering its final parliamentary stages and will reshape the private rental sector in England. With the abolition of Section 21, new rules on periodic tenancies, rent increases, and pet ownership, landlords and letting agents must prepare for major changes. […]
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In 2025, landlords will be navigating an ever-changing landscape of regulations, market trends, and tenant expectations. To help you stay informed and prepared, we’ve compiled the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) from landlords about 2025. Whether you’re a seasoned property owner or just starting out, this guide addresses your top concerns. What are the key […]
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Autumn Budget: What landlords need to know It’s unusual for there to be such a long gap between a government coming to power and the delivery of its first budget, giving us plenty of time to speculate on measures that might be included. But the Chancellor has finished speaking now, and while it will take […]
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The Renters’ Rights Bill had its first reading in Parliament yesterday. As expected, it included the abolition of Section 21, the no-fault eviction that was promised, but not enacted, by the previous administration. The bill is set to bring substantial changes to the property rental sector, with many landlords and key figures in the industry […]
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Give and Take: The Spring Budget 2024 – by Sim Sekhon Before Jeremy Hunt stood up in the House to deliver his spring budget, the mainstream media’s focus was on changes to national insurance. But those of us in the property rental sector, already concerned about upcoming legislation, had a different focus: what would the […]
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UK Lettings and Rental Home Predictions for 2024. The UK rental market is – and always has been – shaped by economic, social and legislative factors. In this blog post, we delve into the current state of the UK lettings and rental home market, and explore what recent data, expert analysis and emerging trends indicate […]
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Ensuring the Validity of a Section 21 Notice For landlords, the Section 21 notice stands as a pivotal instrument in reclaiming possession of a property. However, its validity hinges on meticulous attention to detail and adherence to legal requisites. Here’s a comprehensive look at factors that might render a Section 21 notice invalid. When drafting […]
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The latest news from LFL. Please find our November Newsletters below containing all that is new in the property world for agents, landlords and tenants. November 2023 – Newsletter – Agents November 2023 – Newsletter – Landlords November 2023 – Newsletter – Tenants
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Shocking eviction statistics revealed. The law should protect everyone. It’s failing landlords. The Government’s recent decision to delay the abolition of Section 21 no-fault evictions was, at least in part, due to the current problems with the courts. There are proposals for a new digitised system, but few in the lettings industry expect improvements to […]
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Serious court delays across the UK LegalforLandlords MD, Sim Sekhon, is keen to raise awareness of the widespread and serious delays in the courts which landlords face when seeking to regain possession of their properties. Several factors have contributed to the backlog of cases, including delays caused by the pandemic and funding cuts. The issue […]
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It’s been widely reported that landlords are leaving the property rental sector in droves. A combination of factors, including rising mortgage rates, increased taxation, EPC requirement changes and the Renters’ Reform Bill, are prompting the sell-up. Concern has been expressed about the impact on the supply of rental properties at a time when demand is […]
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Section 21 allows landlords to evict tenants without giving a specific reason if they provide two months’ notice. This is known as a no-fault eviction and is used by landlords to remove tenants who have not broken any rules or breached their tenancy agreement. Section 21 is a valuable tool for landlords. They use it […]
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Court errors and bailiff shortages cost landlords almost £20,000 Pressure on our legal system is causing unacceptable delays when landlords seek resolution through the courts for tenancy issues. That’s according to property rental service provider LegalforLandlords, whose staff have collated a list of issues they believe show landlords are expected simply to ‘grin and bear […]
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Don’t Delay! Royal Mail strikes will affect your notices. Due to Royal Mail strikes in the coming weeks there will be delays to First Class deliveries. This means notices will be affected if you don’t serve them now. The strikes are planned for the following dates: Friday 26th August 2022 Wednesday 31st August 2022 Thursday […]
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