In 2020 as high as 15% of the homes in England did not meet the requirements for the Decent Homes Standard. Woodstock discuss the outlines of the standard and explain how landlords can review their portfolios to ensure their properties meet the requirements.
Decent Homes Standard: Are Homes in the Private Rented Sector Meeting it? Read More »
When dealing with the challenges of the private rental sector, one of our biggest tips for landlords is this; To treat the property not as their asset but as a tenant’s home.
Protecting the Property Asset and Respecting the Home Read More »
The question many have for the team at Woodstock is whether a landlord can just dispose of a tenant’s belongings? We explain the answer in this article.
Tenant’s Belongings: ‘My Tenant Has Vacated But Left All Their Things’…What Do I Do? Read More »
Legislation introduced by government in April 2007 gives strict rules for landlords. They’re to protect the deposit in an authorised deposit scheme. Sadly, the residential landlord and tenant team at Woodstock still see landlords and agents getting it wrong.
Paying the Price: Minor Mistakes with Deposit Protection Read More »
Forfeiture is a procedure that allows a landlord to evict a tenant if there has been a breach of a term of the tenancy, most commonly rent arrears. Woodstock Legal Services explain more about the procedures.
Forfeiture in Residential Tenancies Read More »
For years both Landlords and Letting Agents have implemented ‘No DSS’ or ‘No benefits’ policies in which agents would refuse to accept applicants in receipt of benefits. Previously, there was no direct law preventing Landlords from doing so, but that is set to change with the introduction of rental reform.
Blanket Ban on Benefits go Against the Equality Act Read More »
Creditor landlords often breathe a sigh of relief once they have received a County Court Judgment (CCJ) with absolute confirmation that the debt is owed to them by their former tenants (debtors). But is it all over?
A County Court Judgement (CCJ) Has Been Granted – But is it All Over? Read More »
Read a recent case study of a successful property possession for one of Woodstock Legal Services clients. Find out how the landlord was able recoup arrears and regain the property without the need for a separate claim for a money judgement.
Successful Property Possession – A Case Study Read More »
High Court Enforcement (HCE) is the preferred method of enforcement used upon obtaining a Writ of Control from the Court.
Many of us are familiar with this type of Enforcement through the TV series ‘Can’t pay, we’ll take it away’. This article dispels the myths about HCE.
High Court Enforcement – ‘Can’t pay, we’ll take it away’ myths dispelled. Read More »
A surrender is an agreement between the landlord and tenant (and possibly also a guarantor) to bring the tenancy to an end. But what happens when a tenant refuses to vacate after agreeing a surrender? Woodstock Legal Services explain.
What Happens if the Tenant Refuses to Vacate the Property After Agreeing a Surrender? Read More »
