Dudley Council is preparing to implement a ban on e-scooters in town centres to address the growing problem of reckless and illegal riders causing serious injuries. This decision follows a unanimous agreement at the council …
In London, spacious social housing properties are being advertised at surprisingly low rents, as little as £744 per month, prompting calls for reforms in housing benefits. HomeSwapper, a platform facilitating tenancy …
Renters across the country are eagerly embracing pet ownership after the Labour government introduced the Renters’ Rights Act last month. This legislation provides new protections for renters and explicitly stops landlords …
Darren Shale, a 52-year-old resident of Middleton Hall Road in Birmingham, has a notorious history with the law, holding 43 convictions across 83 offences. Despite this extensive record, Shale had managed to stay clear of any …
Landlords across the UK are urgently seeking to leverage a lesser-known loophole as a Labour government crackdown on rental practices threatens fines and eviction costs of up to £19,000 per case. The recent introduction of …
Starting Friday, May 1, a landmark pet law comes into effect across England, impacting over 11 million households living in private rented accommodation. The Renters’ Rights Act 2026 now grants tenants the legal right to …
A Birmingham mother of three has shared the harsh realities of living in temporary accommodation, highlighting serious safety concerns and the toll it has taken on her family. For the past two years, the mum, her partner, and …
A fierce debate unfolded at Dudley’s Housing and Assets Scrutiny Committee over proposals to sell vacant council homes deemed too costly to repair. The dispute highlighted deep divisions among council members regarding the …
Dudley Council’s recent plans to evict tenants engaged in anti-social behaviour (ASB) are running into challenges, with officers warning of barriers in enforcing the new tough policy. At the March meeting of the Housing and …
Millions of renters in England are about to receive important letters from their landlords as the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force on May 1. This landmark legislation introduces major reforms designed to improve tenant …
Rightmove, the UK’s leading property portal, is on the brink of a significant legal battle. Accusations have surfaced claiming the company has charged thousands of estate agents unfairly high and excessive subscription fees. …