Welcome to the first edition of our CEO, Heidi Shackell’s Blog ‘As I See It!’ In this edition Heidi discusses the rising rents, the value of referencing and reflects on her summer holidays and the start of school.
Summer Reflections – As I See It! Read More »
What is the difference between standard court proceedings and accelerated? The obvious difference is the time it takes, however there are many reasons landlords can use either so it is important to understand how they work to choose the possession notice you may serve.
Standard vs accelerated court proceedings – choosing which possession notice to serve Read More »
How do you avoid additional costs and potential delays in a possession case? Preparation! Every case is different and will individually require careful consideration to prepare for the hearing, but in this weeks blog we look at the steps for you and your landlord to prepare, to give you the best chance in court.
Why preparation is vital for possession hearings Read More »
It is National Dog Day tomorrow – 26th August – which is the perfect time to celebrate our four-legged companions and reflect on what the proposed changes announced in the Rental Reform Bill could mean for dog lovers.
Pets in Lets: Celebrating National Dog Day Read More »
Bills included has become one of the most searched terms from tenants following the cost of living increase, however landlords are moving away from including bills in the Tenancy Agreement. But why? In this weeks blog we look at why landlords are staying away from the idea, and if landlords are including bills the things they need to look out for.
Utility bills: who is liable to pay? Read More »
Gaining possession consists of multiple stages but for those who reach the final step, it means it is time to enforce a possession order via a bailiff appointment or high court enforcement officer. But which option is better? In this weeks blog we look at the difference between a bailiff and a high court enforcement officer and what the benefits of each of the services are.
County Court Bailiff or High Court Enforcement? Read More »
For tenancies where a landlord or letting agent hasn’t opted for a Rent Protection product, then it isn’t unusual for a legal team to be instructed to recover a debt from a tenant who has defaulted on their rent. In this blog we look at why Settlement Agreements shouldn’t be overlooked with an example of a recent case study from Woodstock Legal Services.
Why Settlement Agreements Matter Read More »
We look at the three grounds that are typically used to evict a tenant who is in arrears that are served alongside a Section 8. We also discuss how this may change with the proposed Rental Reform.
Serving Section 8 Notices: How Much Do the Arrears Need to Be? Read More »
From the 1st August the new Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service (HLPAS) commenced in England and Wales providing legal advice on housing, debt, welfare and more. This is a free service for tenants who are going to loose their home. But why could this be concerning for landlords?
Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service – New free service for tenants Read More »
This week’s blog unveils the core of Section 156, reshaping fire safety and landlords’ roles. So how can you support landlords with the changes? First it is understanding what those changes are! Don’t worry – we have you covered…
