14th April 2026

Millions given to councils to clamp down on rogue landlords

Millions of pounds are being given to local councils to improve enforcement when the Renters Rights Act kicks in on May 1.  All 317 local authorities in England are getting a share of £60m in total ahead of the Act coming into force. The total comprises of £41.12m in new funding following an initial £18.2m allocated to councils last autumn. A statement from the government says: “To...