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Gov U-turn: Day-one employment rights scrapped

The government has abandoned controversial 'day-one' employment rights after House of Lords pressure. Discover how the new six-month rule will affect UK businesses and workers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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