There are two types of notice you can serve on a tenant to start the eviction process. Woodstock Legal explain what they are, and the processes that follow their expiry.
The Eviction Process: Here are the Steps Read More »
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Is disrepair a valid defence to a Section 21 notice? Woodstock Legal Services answer this question as they explain Section 21 and enforcement notices.
Section 21 – Evictions and the Dreaded Enforcement Notice Read More »
Woodstock discuss the unusual proceedure of reclaiming a property after a landlord’s death under the Protection from Eviction Act 1977.
How to Recover a Property after a Landlord’s Death. When there’s a will, there’s a way. Read More »
The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 came into force on 1 December 2022 and is the biggest change to housing law in Wales for decades.
Renting Homes (Wales) Act -New Regime from 1 December 2022 Read More »
Some landlords may be unaware of problems when drafting their company let agreement. Woodstock discuss the need to know company intentions.
Commercial Lease -v- Company Let Agreement Read More »
How Woodstock Legal Services can use early intervention to achieve your desired result of a court settlement rather than proceedings.
Settlement Through Early Intervention: Not Everyone Wants Their Day in Court! Read More »
A Labour government wait in the wings, and they recently announced that they intend to launch a major review of the private rental sector.
Keeping an Eye on a Potential Labour Government Read More »
Should a rent repayment order under Housing and Planning Act 2016 can only be made against a tenant’s immediate landlord or against any superior landlord?
Supreme Court Case – Rakusen v Jepsen Read More »
In this article we look at what landlords need to know when letting properties as a HMO, and the consequences of not having correct licences.
HMO’s – The Basics Read More »
In a lot of cases, it can be more profitable renting to a group of students than to individual tenants. Which makes the prospect quite inviting! However, as with most areas of residential landlord and tenant law, there are a few things we would recommend considering before you rush down to the local university.
Food for Thought for Landlords Before Renting to Students Read More »