Unlike England, if you are a landlord of a residential tenancy in Wales you must have an appointed licensed agent to be able to serve notice to terminate a tenancy. In this article we look at a landlord who did not obtain a licence and what happened when their tenants fell into arrears.
Wales – No Licence? No Section 8 Notice! Read More »
Pets in Lets is a big topic for the industry at the minute, with the proposals in the white paper “A Fairer Private Rented Sector”. We look at what is going to help landlords and how this can be positive for them.
Tenants’ Rights to Keep Pets: Easing Landlords Concern Read More »
How can a landlord ensure they have no problems regaining possession of their property when the time arises? Woodstock Legal Services explain.
Regaining Possession of Property: Landlords Rights Read More »
This article reviews a case study in which a rogue tenant owed in excess of £35,000. Woodstock Legal Services explain how to lawfully handle a situation of this nature.
Case Study: My Tenant owed me £35,000 in arrears! Read More »
Landlords mustn’t unlawfully discriminate against disabled tenants. If it is proven that they have, it may be enough to constitute full defence in possession proceedings. This article explains the law surrounding Disability Discrimination.
Disability Discrimination Defences in Possession Proceedings: Understanding the Law Read More »
Every day, difficult tenants leave their rented property damaged or owing rent arrears. Here’s some information on how to protect your assets and recover costs from a difficult tenant.
Dealing with Difficult Tenants – Legal Advice Read More »
The new Statutory Debt Repayment Plan could spell trouble for landlords seeking eviction. What does this new plan mean, and what qualifies?
Most landlords understand that the interest to occupy the property passes to their tenants for the duration of the tenancy. Unfortunately, there are still a few rogue landlords that believe it is their property outright. But what amounts to an unlawful eviction?
Unlawful Evictions: All You Need to Know Read More »
There has been a lot of discussion around Section 21 & Section 8 and what they mean now and going forward. Because of this there is added confusion on what to do when advising a landlord who needs to evict a tenant. In this article we have our 6 top tips on how to issue a notice correctly and what the common mistakes are.
How to Issue an Eviction Notice – Common Mistakes to Avoid Read More »
The government estimates 20,000 squatters in the UK. What do you do if you find a squatter in your property? Woodstock Legal Services explain the proper eviction process.
How to Deal with Evicting Squatters From Your Property Read More »
