The leader of the Labour group on Peterborough City Council has defended his record as a landlord after being criticised by a local tenants’ group. Cllr Shaz Nawaz said his business activities are not “incompatible” with his values as a Labour councillor or against...
Camden has become the first council to secure an antisocial behaviour injunction against a landlord to protect private tenants from illegal eviction. The council secured the injunction against Mohammed Ali Abbas Rasool, 29, of Manor House Drive, Brondesbury Park, at...
A virtual tour company says this kind of property viewing is now being adopted by holiday let operators as well as mainstream lettings and estate agents.Made Snappy says that with the UK preparing for a bumper summer - with 33m people expected to enjoy staycations...
On 22 July 2021 HM Treasury issued a statement that the government remains committed to seeking additional options for borrowers with inactive firms who are unable to switch, despite being up to date with payments, and has agreed a commitment with industry...
On 21 July 2021the Judicial Review and Courts Bill was introduced to the House of Commons and given its first reading. The Bill would enable the making of quashing orders; make provision restricting judicial review of certain decisions of the Upper Tribunal; make...
On 21 July 2021 the MHCLG issued an Independent Expert Statement on issues of proportionality in relation to building safety in medium and lower-rise blocks of flats, the impact on the housing market, and what more government could do to ensure approaches that are...
MHCLG has updated its guidance for landlords and tenants in the private and social rented sectors which explains the possession action process in the county courts in England and Wales. One document is intended to help social landlords understand the new arrangements...
The automation of Right to Rent checks should now be normal practice to take the pressure off landlords, agents and tenants. That’s the claim made by anti-money laundering experts Blinc UK, which includes automated Right to Rent verification as part of its services....
This Private Members’ Bill, sponsored by Chris Stephens, would place a duty on the Secretary of State to prevent the evictions of Universal Credit claimants in rent arrears. It was presented to Parliament on 21 June 2021 and will receive its second reading on 28...
This Government Bill would make provision about the rent payable under long leases of dwellings. First reading in the House of Lords took place on 12 May 2021. Second reading took place on 24 May 2021. The Bill completed its committee stage on 14 June 2021 and report...
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