'New on the Block' has just published an article on the changes seen by landlords in the past 12 months. It can be seen here, and starts:- Constant changing laws have always been something landlords and tenants alike have had to keep on top of in the private lettings...
On 12 May 2021 the MHCLG announced that notice periods – previously extended to six months as an emergency measure during the pandemic – will be set at four months from 1 June. Subject to the public health advice and progress with the Roadmap, notice periods will...
The Government has issued a new directive on using the Right to Rent Checks. It can be seen here. Changes to right to rent checks, introduced in response to the Covid-19 pandemic will remain in place until June 21st 2021 Emergency measures, introduced in March last...
Letting agents and landlords who have not applied for a reactivation notice to keep possession claims going will now have to start from scratch.
The Property Ombudsman, Rebecca Marsh, addresses a complaint about an agent deducting money from the rent to cover the costs of Covid.
Breathing Space commences today – importantly for Landlords, the standard form Section 8 Notice has been amended to refer to the Breathing Space Regulations.
On 29 April 2021 the Domestic Abuse Bill received Royal Assent. For the first time there will be a wide-ranging legal definition of domestic abuse which incorporates a range of abuses beyond physical violence, including emotional, coercive or controlling behaviour, and economic abuse.
On 29 April 2021 the Fire Safety Bill received Royal Assent. The Fire Safety Act amends the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. It aims to make it clearer where responsibility for fire safety lies in buildings containing more than one home.
new processes for landlords to reactivate a possession claim after 30 April
ARLA Propertymark, the letting agents’ main trade body, has prepared a ‘top tips’ guide for first time landlords.
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