Coroner warns landlord after baby's death in mouldy flat
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.
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Blackwall Tunnel closure causes heavy East London delays
Structural repairs force Blackwall Tunnel southbound closure until Monday, December 1, causing severe delays across Limehouse, Poplar and Royal Docks. Plan your journey now.
Ceiling collapse after council's 10 failed leak fixes
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 cracks down on HMO conversions
Ealing Council introduces stricter rules for landlords converting family homes into HMOs. New requirements include mandatory licensing and planning permission for all shared properties.
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.
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.
Dartford Crossing tunnel closure causes 40-minute delays
Major traffic chaos on the M25 as the Dartford Crossing's East Tunnel closes for emergency repairs. Drivers face 40-minute delays and long tailbacks. Follow our live updates.
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.
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.
North London estate lift crisis traps residents
Elderly and disabled residents in a North London housing estate face daily struggles as broken lifts leave them stranded for weeks, sparking outrage and safety concerns.
Council tenants endure winter with broken windows
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.
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.
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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