On the back of a silent ‘How to rent’ guide update, MHCLG have published an invalid form 6A section 21 notice on gov.uk; No updating statutory instrument. For full details please visit: https://nearlylegal.co.uk/2019/08/deja-vu-all-over-again-2/ Form 6A Notice seeking possession of a property let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy *14/08/19…

From the 1st June 2019 the Tenant Fee Bill becomes law. It basically means that landlords cannot charge tenants for anything except 1. Rent 2. Security deposit 3. Holding deposit Banned fees include: https://nlceuk.co.uk/2019/03/19/what-does-the-tenant-fee-ban-mean-to-landlords/ New Section 21 6a form The s21 6a form changes by law…

This week the Government have announced a review into the overall performance and validity of selective licensing in the private rented sector. Revealed by the MHCLG, independent commissioners will gather evidence from landlord associations, local authorities and other bodies that represent landlords, tenants and housing professionals aiming…

Via the Property Tribes Landlord Network. Mary Latham – 5 hours ago: CALL TO ACTION – HMO licensing changes  There are serious implications for HMO landlords who do not obtain a Mandatory HMO LICENCE, under the new criteria announced on 23rd February, BY 1st October 2018…

LHA/Universal Credit News Update via the Property Tribes Network: bill_irvine Yesterday at 09:59 My recent bulletin http://universalcreditadvice.com/housing…ed-changes alerted you to, amongst other things, the introduction of a Housing Benefit “bonus”, in the form of an additional 2-week run-on of HB/LHA, for tenants transitioning to Universal Credit Full Service. The…

This week, 24Housing and Property118 have reported that the Court of Appeal has ruled that councils cannot use selective licensing conditions to impose new standards on private rented homes. Paul Brown, a private landlord in Accrington, is challenging Hyndburn Council which sought to use its…