A UK landlord faces severe backlash after being discovered rifling through a tenant's personal belongings, including underwear drawers, raising serious concerns about tenant rights and privacy violations in rental properties.
Groundbreaking new legislation inspired by tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak gives UK tenants legal power to demand urgent repairs for dangerous damp and mould within strict timeframes.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping changes to rental regulations, abolishing mandatory landlord licensing schemes while pledging to build 1.5 million new homes and strengthen tenant protections across England.
As rental costs soar, more Britons are turning to friends for accommodation. But does mixing money and friendship create a recipe for disaster? Exclusive insights reveal the emotional and financial pitfalls.
Court records reveal Facebook provided private messages from a North Carolina murder investigation, raising serious questions about digital privacy and law enforcement access to personal data.
Britain's rental market is failing both younger and older generations as soaring costs and poor conditions create a perfect storm for tenants across age groups.
The shocking reality of Melbourne's rental market revealed as 70 applicants compete for one property, with some offering thousands above asking price and months of advance payments.
The UK government unveils its landmark Renters' Reform Bill, delivering the biggest shake-up to private renting in decades with bans on Section 21 evictions and rental bidding wars.
Groundbreaking legislation gives tenants unprecedented power to sue landlords over hazardous living conditions including damp, mould and cold homes. Discover your new rights.
A UK landlord faces tenant fury after introducing controversial £50 charges for overnight guests, prompting debates about rental rights and fair housing practices.
Exclusive investigation uncovers the shocking and sometimes dangerous house rules imposed on UK renters, with mould complaints ignored and landlords enforcing absurd restrictions.
A UK landlord's shocking response to a tenant who refused to leave the property has gone viral, revealing extreme measures taken during eviction proceedings and raising questions about tenant rights.
Washington DC's marijuana legalisation creates neighbour wars as tenants suffer from pervasive cannabis smoke infiltration through ventilation systems, with legal experts warning of a growing housing crisis.
A Newcastle landlord faces backlash after issuing an extraordinary cleaning demand, requiring tenants to remove beach sand from their rental property following a trip to the seaside.
Discover expert tips and legal rights that could save you hundreds of pounds when moving out of your rental property. Learn what landlords can and cannot deduct from your deposit.
A British woman shares her astonishing story of returning to her former rental property after eight years, only to find the same tenant still occupying the home in what she describes as an unbelievable coincidence.
Discover the meticulous methodology behind The Independent's VPN testing process - from speed analysis to security protocols and real-world performance assessments.
Groundbreaking rental reforms in Victoria will introduce portable bonds and ban key money fees, offering tenants greater flexibility and financial relief in Australia's competitive rental market.
Residents of a Westminster housing block are living in horror as their homes become overrun with flies and maggots falling from light fittings, with complaints ignored for months.
A UK renter's shocking experience reveals the hidden costs of tenancy agreements as a simple dishwasher clean leads to catastrophic damage and a massive repair bill.
An explosive investigation reveals how a small country mounted an unprecedented challenge against Blackstone, the global property giant, in a dramatic standoff over corporate power and national sovereignty.
A UK tenant's viral video exposes dangerous rental property conditions including mould, structural damage and electrical hazards, sparking outrage over housing standards.
A UK landlord reveals her two-year eviction ordeal costing thousands as nightmare tenant refuses to leave her London property, creating neighbour chaos.
Exclusive investigation reveals how a Melbourne landlord discovered her investment property left in ruins by tenants, with Barry Plant agency under fire for inadequate inspections.
Renters deliver masterclass in tenant rights after landlord threatens eviction over discovery they're planning to move out anyway. The bold letter response has been hailed as 'absolute perfection'.
Exclusive look at the controversial rental property dividing lines in Bondi that have outraged tenants and triggered official council action in Sydney's heated rental market.
A Bristol mother reveals the shocking conditions her family has endured for years - from rats and mould to collapsing ceilings - as the council faces accusations of neglect.
A Sydney rental property has sparked outrage with its unusual prohibition on taking photographs inside the home during inspections, leaving potential tenants baffled and frustrated.
Hundreds of Bronx residents suffer through sub-zero temperatures as multiple building owners are prosecuted for heating failures during dangerous cold snap.
A landlord's extraordinary clause banning tenants from cooking in their own kitchen has ignited legal controversy and tenant rights discussions across the UK rental market.