Today, new rules come into force about your duties as a landlord. Tenants will be able to send a form to a County Court if they think the property does not meet new standards of fitness. At the hearing, a judge may order you to…
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How To Rent Guide Amended | 9th July 2018
In response to the recent issues raised by London Property Licensing, regarding the recently updated How to Rent Guide, the How to Rent booklet published on 26 June 2018 has been withdrawn and replaced by an amended version. So you need to destroy any old copies…
NEW CRITERIA FOR MANDATORY HMO LICENSING
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…
NLCE repair reporting system makes massive difference to tenants well being
New Section 21 legislation designed to help protect private renters from rogue landlords isn’t working, claim MPs and housing lawyers. In 2015 the law in England changed to make “revenge evictions” illegal, which applies to rental agreements signed since 1st October 2015. Faulty electrics, damp…