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The Renters' Rights Act has introduced major changes for landlords, including new tenancy rules and the abolition of Section 21 evictions in England.

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The Renters' Rights Act has changed how landlords can regain possession of their properties, making the process more formal and evidence-based.

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The Renters' Rights Act has introduced major changes for landlords, including new tenancy rules and the abolition of Section 21 evictions in England.

New renters' law: what landlords need to do now

Even small additional uplifts are adding to the now substantial financial burden facing the retail sector

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Animal charities are praising a new law which sees better protection for renters with pets

Charities say new law will reduce 'heartbreak' decisions for renters

Mohy Jishi (Chief Operations Officer), Victor Della Faille (Chief Financial Officer), Sami Hassan (Chief Technology Officer) and Arthur Greenwood (Chief Executive Officer)

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South Shields Town Hall.

Council set to adopt a revised Repairs and Maintenance Policy

The law was named in memory of Awaab Ishak, a two-year-old boy who tragically died in 2020 due to prolonged mould exposure in social housing.

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Evlo and other organisations are calling for significant reforms to how credit histories are built in the UK.

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The Dolly Peel, on Commercial Road, is undergoing a refurbishment as part of its new ownership.

Historic pub set to reopen with 80s discos, quizzes, and live sport

ThermoPest wants to highlight the proven success of controlled, high-temperature heat systems

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The Dolly Peel, on Commercial Road, in South Shields.

Popular landlords announce they are leaving a historic pub

The Renters' Rights Bill includes new measures to help tenants with both children and pets

Your rights as a renter and the big changes being made

Single mother landed with 20% rent increase calls for rent controls

I get angry the landlord can raise the rent with just a month’s notice

Omar Ames and Rachel Mckeith, the new management at The Rivers Edge, in South Shields.

Take a look as popular landlords officially open their new pub
A well-known South Shields pub is officially open under its new management.
Ryan Smith

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Pay just £1 for QuickBooks and save eight hours a week on money admin

Keeping the books up to date is a task every business owner needs to master

High-tech accounting software now just £1 per month thanks to a deal

Kate Osborne throws her support behind the Renters Reform Bill

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Emma Lewell-Buck MP addresses the rental market in the UK.

Emma Lewell-Buck backs plans to help renters across South Tyneside

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Half of renters endure cold, damp or mould - despite record high rents

Boldon Cineworld

Boldon Cineworld could close as chain chops a quarter of UK venues

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Average rent asking prices outside of London hit a new high - analysis

The landlord and staff at the Fountain Inn who were pictured supporting England in 2006, complete with a 10ft tall inflatable fan.

Nine retro photos of South Tyneside landlords in their pubs

Housing Secretary Michael Gove wrote to Tory backbenchers to say the ban on “no-fault” section 21 evictions promised as part of the Renters Reform Bill will not be enacted before a series of improvements are made in the legal system. Campaigners say this could delay the ban for years. Credit: Getty/Adobe/Kim Mogg

Breaking Ban on no fault evictions delayed indefinitely by Tory government

The Government announced a “once-in-a-lifetime” overhaul of the private rental sector in England this week, which is estimated to impact around 11 million tenants and landlords across the country.

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The Renters’ Reform Bill has been dubbed a “once-in-a-lifetime” overhaul of England’s private rental sector - but what does it mean for 11 million tenants and landlords? Here’s are the positives and potential negatives.
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The plans will impact 11 million tenants and two million landlords in England.

No-fault evictions scrapped in ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ renting shake-up

Svetlana had previously applied for lower rent because her washer and dryer had been broken for more than two years.

Woman uses chatbot ChatGPT to force landlord to fix washer and dryer

Landlords could be given more power in new plans proposed by the government

Quarter of renters don’t report repairs over eviction fears

Landlords could be given more power in new plans proposed by the government

What legal rights do UK tenants have when renting?

landlords may soon be given more power to deal with anti-social tenants

Landlords to be given extra powers to evict ‘anti-social’ tenants

CAMRA have responded to the Spring Budget

CAMRA says local pubs still under threat despite draught duty cut

Private rented homes will be subjected to new rules as part of the Levelling Up agenda (image: NationalWorld)

Landlords could be forced to upgrade '800,000 homes' under new Levelling Up Whit...

Harley's Bar owner Charlotte Bell.

Bars and restaurants get funding boost ahead of reopening indoors

Bar staff at the Albion Gin & Ale House, Carhli Wilkinson (left) and Gillia Bewick.

Landlords optimistic as they welcome customers back inside

Lesley Huntley, owner of The Lord Nelson, prepares to welcome customers back inside her Monkton Village pub.

South Tyneside pubs raring to go with indoor service as May 17 arrives

More tenants are facing court action over arrears

Action call over rise in landlord court claims

An early 3D model of proposed new layout at Blue’s Micro Pub in Whitburn

Popular micro pub plans impressive revamp, complete with beer garden and snug

The new scheme will cover the Beach Road and 'Long Streets' area

Leading landlord slams new licensing scheme

(Top) Gareth Carr, landlord at the Crown and Anchor pub in Jarrow; (bottom left) Stephen Sullivan, owner of Ziggy's Bar in South Shields; (bottom right) Jess McConnell, Albion Gin and Ale House boss

Landlords 'in the dark' ahead of announcement on which tier borough will be in

Landlords could soon be rated by tenants - and their earnings published for tran...

Beach Road, South Shields

New scheme approved to help beat trouble in Beach Road area

Universal Credit can include a payment specifically designated for certain housing costs, which can help with rent payments to a private landlord, housing association or interest payments on a mortgage (Photo: Shutterstock)

Universal Credit housing payments are changing - here’s when and why

Lawe Top pubs The Lookout, Harbour Lights and The Beehive are preparing to welcome back customers when lockdown restrictions are lifted.

Pubs ready to welcome back punters

Landlords and letting agents were able to charge unlimited amounts for fees before the law change (Photo: Shuttertock)

Landlords are now banned from charging all renters for viewings, credit checks a...

Renters will be protected from eviction during the coronavirus outbreak – here’s...

Alice Pye inside new Blue's Micro Pub, Whitburn Village

First look inside Blue's Micro Pub as residents welcome new craft ale bar

South Shields town hall

Landlords warn clampdown plans in South Tyneside could be 'unlawful'

Landlords in England are now required to have regular electric safety inspections carried out on rented property (Shutterstock)

Landlords could face £30k fines if electrics are unsafe in rented homes

Alderman's Coffee shop owner Ewen Murray

Popular South Shields coffee shop Aldermans closes after 12 years in town

Councillors have been investigating HMOs in South Tyneside

HMO landlords in South Tyneside should face same tough checks as taxi drivers, c...

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Landlords urged to share information with police in drive to prevent HMO problem...

Hundreds of people in social housing in South Tyneside are living in poverty due to the cost of smoking

Hundreds of residents living in poverty due to cost of smoking

'We are all partly to blame' - shoppers lament the plight of South Shields town ...

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