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Landlord Sentenced for Illegal Eviction

A Staffordshire landlord has received a suspended prison sentence for harassing a tenant in a bid to force her out, underscoring the legal perils of intimidation in the rental sector. Landlords must navigate existing laws carefully to avoid severe penalties.

April 28, 2026

Landlord Sentenced for Illegal Eviction
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Court Orders London Landlord Family to Pay £930,000 for Illegal Conversions

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Ex-Landlord Challenges Selective Licensing Scheme in County Durham

Key Landlord and Tenant Cases Shaping Contemporary Law

Key Landlord and Tenant Cases Shaping Contemporary Law

The Risks of Skipping Tenant Referencing: A Cautionary Tale for Landlords

The Risks of Skipping Tenant Referencing: A Cautionary Tale for Landlords

Court Rulings

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Court Rulings

Kensington and Chelsea Council Enforces Section 215 Order over Japanese Knotweed Concerns

A Chelsea property owner must address overgrown vegetation and Japanese Knotweed issues after a Section 215 order from Kensington and Chelsea Council, raising concerns for landlords about property management.

Kensington and Chelsea Council Enforces Section 215 Order over Japanese Knotweed Concerns

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Eviction

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Pro-landlord petition gains momentum amid new eviction policy concerns

Pro-landlord petition gains momentum amid new eviction policy concerns

Landlords Show Reluctance to Embrace Pet-Friendly Policies Amid Regulatory Pressures

Landlords Show Reluctance to Embrace Pet-Friendly Policies Amid Regulatory Pressures

Weak illegal eviction laws raise concerns about landlord accountability

Weak illegal eviction laws raise concerns about landlord accountability

Criminal Landlords Exposed: Urgent Call for Systemic Reform in the Private Rental Sector

Criminal Landlords Exposed: Urgent Call for Systemic Reform in the Private Rental Sector

Section 21

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Shelter's New Approach: Aiming for Collaborative Solutions with Landlords

Shelter's New Approach: Aiming for Collaborative Solutions with Landlords

Navigating Uncertainty: Should Landlords Sell Amidst Regulatory Pressure?

Navigating Uncertainty: Should Landlords Sell Amidst Regulatory Pressure?

Housing Benefit Freeze: Impact on Landlords and Tenants

Housing Benefit Freeze: Impact on Landlords and Tenants

NRLA calls for support in Autumn Budget to avert landlord crisis

NRLA calls for support in Autumn Budget to avert landlord crisis

Section 8

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Landlords face new forms as Renters' Rights Act takes effect

Landlords face new forms as Renters' Rights Act takes effect

Deposits

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Landlords Invited to Forum on Renters Rights Act Implications

Landlords Invited to Forum on Renters Rights Act Implications

New Limited Company Buy-to-Let Mortgage Products Offer Flexibility for Landlords

New Limited Company Buy-to-Let Mortgage Products Offer Flexibility for Landlords

The Guarantor Gap: Ensuring Robust Protections for Landlords

The Guarantor Gap: Ensuring Robust Protections for Landlords

Law & Policy

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Government Dismisses Rent Freeze Proposal, Offering Relief to Landlords Amid Ongoing Economic Pressures

Government Dismisses Rent Freeze Proposal, Offering Relief to Landlords Amid Ongoing Economic Pressures

Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% amid economic uncertainty

Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% amid economic uncertainty

New Renters' Rights Act Poses Major Challenges for Landlords

New Renters' Rights Act Poses Major Challenges for Landlords

Northern Ireland's Rent Control Debate: Politicians at Odds Over Solutions

Northern Ireland's Rent Control Debate: Politicians at Odds Over Solutions

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