A 28-year-old tenant shares his experience of renting a room in a converted council flat in Clapham for £1,000 per month, living with his landlord who is also a friend. Discover the pros and cons of this London living arrangement.
A coroner has urged a property firm to act on damp and mould after an inquest into the death of six-month-old Abdullah Ali in Hackney. The family's flat had knee-high black mould.
A Lewisham tenant faces court after a homelessness charity served a Section 21 notice. Kim Mansell disputes £1,885 arrears, claiming the charity aims to raise rent before new laws. Read the full story.
A North London man's ceiling collapsed after Camden Council failed over 10 times to fix a leak. The Housing Ombudsman found severe service failures. Read the full investigation.
Ealing Council introduces stricter rules for landlords converting family homes into HMOs. New requirements include mandatory licensing and planning permission for all shared properties.
Hannah and Scott rent a £1,200 pcm flat in Bristol's Clifton. They battle mould and single glazing but love their cosy home. Discover their unique renting journey and future plans.
Residents of College Green in Croydon report years of neglect, including effluent leaks and no heating. The council has now promised a proper repair programme. Read their stories.
A suspected brothel in Dagenham has been shut down for three months after repeated criminal damage, including black oil and paint attacks. Council and Police take action.
Tenants in a Greenwich HMO were forced to urinate in a bathtub for 58 days due to a broken toilet. A tribunal ordered a £5,300 rent repayment. Read the shocking details.
Exclusive data shows English councils prosecuted just 64 landlords despite 300,000 tenant complaints about unfit housing. New rights may remain 'symbolic' without proper funding.
Wandsworth Council is using stricter licensing powers to tackle rogue landlords renting dangerous properties. Over 40 formal notices already issued to protect tenants from fire risks and undersized rooms.
The UK Government confirms the Renters' Rights Act starts May 1, 2026, ending Section 21 evictions. Discover what the new tenant protections mean for you.
Homelessness charity Crisis will become a landlord for the first time, calling the UK housing situation a 'catastrophic scenario'. A former Shelter trustee urges them to follow suit.
A Hackney landlord failed to overturn a £14,000 rent repayment order for running an unlicensed HMO. The tribunal rejected his hardship claim after he revealed owning a £1.4m home. Read the full details.
New data reveals investor lending has dramatically outpaced first-time buyers, prompting calls for regulatory intervention as housing affordability worsens.
Property investors borrowed record $40bn in Australia as landlord loans surge 17.6%, outpacing owner-occupiers. Greens call for urgent credit market intervention.
Six leaseholders in Bromley have successfully challenged their landlord and won a £3,800 refund for unjustified service charges, including window cleaning. Discover how the tribunal ruled.
Enfield Council faces mounting criticism as tenants in council-owned flats suffer through broken and boarded-up windows during freezing temperatures, with repairs delayed for months.
A Shepherd's Bush landlord made a startling discovery when he found his property being illegally sublet on Airbnb while the tenant claimed to be working abroad. The investigation reveals how London's rental crisis is creating new challenges for property o
A North London landlord uncovered his tenant's double life after finding the property abandoned and transformed into an illegal cannabis farm, sparking a police investigation and highlighting rental property risks.
A London resident's dream home has become a nightmare as noisy parties, constant visitors and shocking hygiene issues from neighbouring property create unbearable living conditions.
A revolutionary rental scheme in Wales' Brecon Beacons offers tenants complete control over their rent payments, challenging traditional landlord-tenant relationships.
Outraged Barnet residents stage dramatic protest against Clarion Housing Association over severe damp, mould and repair neglect in their homes.
Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves has apologised after failing to properly license her London rental property, despite her party's crackdown on rogue landlords and promises to protect tenants.
Discover why mixing money with friendship in rental arrangements often leads to strained relationships and financial headaches, as The Guardian investigates this growing trend.
Shocking case reveals landlord concealed tenant's cat in ceiling during inspection, highlighting urgent need for rental reform as government delays crucial legislation.