Property rental scam hits London

LTS is warning of a new scam targeting renters in search of affordable housing

Resident rescued from rogue roofer

Hammersmith & Fulham TS stepped in to stop a resident being scammed

Gate company fined over safety failings

A company and subcontractor who installed a dangerous gate have been prosecuted

Rogue letting agents sentenced

A lengthy Tower Hamlets TS investigation uncovered serious breaches of tenants' rights

Letting agent hit with £10,000 penalty

A letting agent which failed to protect clients' money has been ordered to pay a fine

Rogue builder hit with PoCA ruling

A builder who left work unfinished has been ordered to compensate his victims

‘Cowboy builder’ brought to justice

Telford & Wrekin TS prosecuted a rogue trader who targeted an elderly woman

Rogue letting agents found guilty

Tower Hamlets TS revealed illegal and unfair practices by rogue lettings agents

LTS highlights renters’ rights

A tool to support tenants' rights is being highlighted as LTS Week continues

Estate agent misled consumer

An estate agent in Northern Ireland has pleaded guilty to a consumer protection offence

Turn Down Energy Scams, says TSS

Trading Standards Scotland is empowering consumers to avoid home energy scammers

Cornwall takes on high-pressure sales

Cornwall TS is warning about jet-washing services that put pressure on homeowners

Consumer Scotland eyes green sector

Consumer Scotland is to review consumer protection in the energy-efficiency sector

CCHB appoints new Board member

Philip Hogg has joined the Consumer Code for Home Builders' Board

Rogue letting agents sentenced

Fraudsters who scammed tenants and landlords have been brought to justice

Trading Standards on the home front

Could new legislation bring some security for renters in the private housing sector?