Landlords

The city council's Selective Licensing scheme has got off to a great start

Town Hall View: Good quality housing is a must

Damaged ceilings, damp and poor ventilation are just some of the 2,000 issues uncovered.

Housing scheme uncovers 2,000 issues at city homes - including 'severe mould'

More than 7,000 landlords have signed up the the Selective Licensing scheme.

Thousands of landlords sign up to new council scheme to improve standards

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Half of renters endure cold, damp or mould - despite record high rents

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Average rent asking prices outside of London hit a new high - analysis

Concern has been voiced at the impact of rising housing rents in Peterborough on tenants' monthly incomes,.

Concern at impact of rents on tenants’ income

Tighter controls on the private rental market have come into effect in Peterborough

New rules for private landlords come into effect

Housing Secretary Michael Gove wrote to Tory backbenchers to say the ban on “no-fault” section 21 evictions promised as part of the Renters Reform Bill will not be enacted before a series of improvements are made in the legal system. Campaigners say this could delay the ban for years. Credit: Getty/Adobe/Kim Mogg

Ban on no fault evictions delayed indefinitely by Tory government

The city council is looking for private landlords to come forward to help find homes for homeless people

Private landlords in Peterborough needed to support homeless people in city

The Government announced a “once-in-a-lifetime” overhaul of the private rental sector in England this week, which is estimated to impact around 11 million tenants and landlords across the country.

Renters’ Reform Bill: Pros and cons explained - what it means for you

The plans will impact 11 million tenants and two million landlords in England.

No-fault evictions scrapped in ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ renting shake-up

Svetlana had previously applied for lower rent because her washer and dryer had been broken for more than two years.

Woman uses chatbot ChatGPT to force landlord to fix washer and dryer

Landlords could be given more power in new plans proposed by the government

Quarter of renters don’t report repairs over eviction fears

Landlords could be given more power in new plans proposed by the government

What legal rights do UK tenants have when renting?

landlords may soon be given more power to deal with anti-social tenants

Landlords to be given extra powers to evict ‘anti-social’ tenants

CAMRA have responded to the Spring Budget

CAMRA says local pubs still under threat despite draught duty cut
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has commented on the Spring Budget - outlining the lack of energy bill support for pubs as a concern
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Peterborough City Council's Cabinet has agreed to a trial of revised HMO rules

Peterborough to trial stricter rules for landlords

The Dog in a Doublet pub, North Bank near Whittlesey.

Popular pub and restaurant closes

Burghley Mansions where tenants have been served with eviction notices

MP calls for compensation for elderly residents given two months to leave home

Private rented homes will be subjected to new rules as part of the Levelling Up agenda (image: NationalWorld)

Landlords could be forced to upgrade '800,000 homes' under new Levelling Up Whit...

A property in Dogsthorpe Road which was found to be inadequate when inspected. Photo: Peterborough City Council

Unlicensed Peterborough landlords prosecuted as council scheme praised for impro...

Peterborough poet Charley Genever

Pubs, poems and positivity from Peterborough poet

Peterborough MP Paul Bristow with Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a walkabout in Peterborough. EMN-190531-152748009

Prime Minister is urged to act to save Peterborough’s struggling pubs

Landlords could soon be rated by tenants - and their earnings published for tran...

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Dozens of property possession claims made at Peterborough court over lockdown

Action from a Peterborough Phantoms match. Photo: Tom Scott.

No Peterborough Phantoms action until 2021

Universal Credit can include a payment specifically designated for certain housing costs, which can help with rent payments to a private landlord, housing association or interest payments on a mortgage (Photo: Shutterstock)

Universal Credit housing payments are changing - here’s when and why Helen Johnson

Landlords and letting agents were able to charge unlimited amounts for fees before the law change (Photo: Shuttertock)

Landlords are now banned from charging all renters for viewings, credit checks a...

Renters will be protected from eviction during the coronavirus outbreak – here’s...

Landlords in England are now required to have regular electric safety inspections carried out on rented property (Shutterstock)

Landlords could face £30k fines if electrics are unsafe in rented homes

Rogue landlords could be fined £30,000

Landlords warned they face fines of up to £30,000 in council crackdown

Universal Credit in Crisis: a JPIMedia investigation

Peterborough social housing tenants buried in debt by Universal Credit, investig...

If your home is not fit for 'human habitation' you will be able to take your landlord to court

This new law means you can sue your landlord if your house is not ‘fit for human...

Adam Cliff from the council, landlord Alan Graham who was taking part in the scheme and Cllr Peter Hiller, cabinet member for housing

Dozens of Peterborough properties leased from landlords to council help families...

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Landlords can be fined Â£30k

Julie Doyle, chief executive of Longhurst Group.

Housing association in Peterborough is ranked among UK's top 10 best landlords

Bridge Street, home to The Lightbox and Puzzles?

The rise of the independents in Peterborough's eating out scene

Adam Cliff, PCC Operations (centre), Dr Alan Graham, the Buy to let Doctors (left) and Coun Peter Hiller at a property in Wildlake, Orton Malborne due for occupation by the homeless. EMN-180613-132354009

Landlords can lease homes to the city council

How high streets and shopping malls face a 'domino effect' from major store clos...

Cllr John Holdich

Our budget approach is working - Peterborough City Council leader

Poundworld to close about 100 stores putting more than 1,500 jobs at risk

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FULL LIST of 81 Carpetright stores to close as firm axes 300 jobs

Landlords forced to pay Â£600 for licence

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VIDEO: Landlord licensing should be introduced across Peterborough - shadow hous...

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Peterborough council denies Stewart Jackson's claims it is subsidising slum land...

Rubbish outside a home

Peterborough landlords '˜cannot afford home repairs' due to selective licensing

Residents of St Michael's Gate gather from a protest against eviction. Pictured (right) is Tony Roberts EMN-161113-172505009

Landlords '˜rent loss'bid to get more cash

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Landlords can put up the homeless in new Peterborough City Council scheme

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Peterborough landlords can attend selective licensing sessions

Prison for landlords who fail to comply with change to rental law

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Peterborough landlords 'too cautious' with renting to people on housing benefit

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John Holdich - Rental licensing will improve lives

Sam Edley (23) (blond hair), Keith Fletcher (30) (bald) and Tom Bellis (32) doing a number of events for help the Heroes taking the beer barrels with them EMN-160823-180127009

Landlords hope to raise thousands for Help for Heroes with gruelling challenges

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Peterborough landlord scheme is given green light by government

Beales department store.

Landlords throw lifeline to struggling retailer Beales