Suspected Dagenham Brothel Closed by Council
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.
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Greenwich HMO residents get £5k back from landlord
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.
Spa Masseur Spared Jail for Sexual Assaults
Ibrahim Ali, a masseur at Nirvana Spa, received a suspended sentence for sexually assaulting five women. Learn about the case and the CPS response.
Only 2% of tenant complaints lead to enforcement
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.
South London council bans unsafe rental properties
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.
Crisis charity becomes landlord amid housing crisis
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.
No further action against Bob Vylan over IDF chants
The Met Police have closed their investigation into singer Bob Vylan over alleged chants at a London concert. The CPS advised insufficient evidence for prosecution.
London landlord loses appeal over £14k rent repayment
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.
Landlord loans surge 17.6% in Australian housing market
New data reveals investor lending has dramatically outpaced first-time buyers, prompting calls for regulatory intervention as housing affordability worsens.
Property investors account for 40% of Australian home loans
Property investors borrowed record $40bn in Australia as landlord loans surge 17.6%, outpacing owner-occupiers. Greens call for urgent credit market intervention.
Bromley leaseholders win £3.8k service charge refund
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.
London landlord finds tenant secretly running Airbnb
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
London landlord finds tenant's secret cannabis farm
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.
Brecon Beacons rental: Pay what you want for 2-bed home
A revolutionary rental scheme in Wales' Brecon Beacons offers tenants complete control over their rent payments, challenging traditional landlord-tenant relationships.
The Hidden Horrors of Britain's HMOs Exposed
An investigation reveals the shocking conditions inside Britain's House in Multiple Occupation properties, where tenants face overcrowding, mould, and exploitation in the midst of the housing crisis.
Prince Andrew faces private prosecution over assault claims
The Duke of York confronts an unprecedented private prosecution as legal papers are formally served over sexual assault claims, marking a significant escalation in his legal battles.
Republic may prosecute Prince Andrew privately
The campaign group Republic is exploring a groundbreaking private prosecution against Prince Andrew, potentially putting the Royal Family under unprecedented legal scrutiny.
Rachel Reeves admits breaking landlord rules on rental home
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.
The hidden costs of renting from friends
Discover why mixing money with friendship in rental arrangements often leads to strained relationships and financial headaches, as The Guardian investigates this growing trend.
Landlord hid cat in ceiling during inspection
Shocking case reveals landlord concealed tenant's cat in ceiling during inspection, highlighting urgent need for rental reform as government delays crucial legislation.
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