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The council is now serving enforcement notices for landlords who do not comply, which can involve fixed penalty notices of up to £5000.

Council warns private landlords across the region of new enforcement action

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 Crescent, Bridlington

Landlords fined more than £18,000 over dangerous Bridlington properties

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

Scarborough landlords deliver Christmas - L-R - Ellen Senior - manager at The Whitby Way, Chantelle Mainprize - barmaid at The Ship, Ladlords Tammy Goldstone and Ian Smith.

Landlords of Scarborough's Ship Inn deliver festive cheer
The Ship Inn on Falsgrave Road have collected toys, clothing and toiletries to ensure that those fleeing domestic abuse will have something to brighten their Christmas this year.

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) which administering the scheme said its launch comes amid unprecedented rise in bills this year.

£400 energy bill discounts – all you need to know about the support scheme

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...

Belinda Leppington at the Crown Tavern, pictured celebrating when pubs were allowed to reopen after lockdown in June 2020.

Landlords Mark and Belinda Leppington stepping down from popular Crown Tavern pu...

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

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

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...

Vital tips for new landlords on private rental laws

Rental market hit hard as landlords sell up, report reveals

Tenant trouble forcing Yorkshire landlords to sell up

Landlords must check out new energy regulations

Landlords without emergency cover facing 50% hike in Christmas repairs

Yorkshire postcodes among those with best returns to landlords

Five great ways to make your property more energy-efficient this winter

Landlords up their game, but one in 20 still pose hazard