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…
Happy International Cat Day! To celebrate our feline friends, we share our top reasons why renters should have the right to request a pet in their rental property.
Pets in Rental Properties: Celebrating International Cat Day Read More »
Unfortunately, we can at times find ourselves in the difficult situation where a loved one has passed and left us to deal with their affairs. In this weeks blog we look at what an executors responsibilities are when gaining possession of the property, and their rights when a tenant is in the property.
What do you need to ensure you can get Possession of a Deceased Relative’s Property? Read More »
Deposit disputes can be complicated and if they reach court proceedings they can be expensive and timely. So, as a letting agent, ensuring the deposit is protected correctly is essential. Even an honest mistake can cost the landlord up to three times the deposit amount as well as the return of the deposit.
“Think Before You Settle: Protecting the Deposit on Time” Read More »
Navigating the eviction process can be difficult, and ensuing landlords have follow the correct steps from referencing to bailiffs is vital. So we look at how to avoid an unlawful eviction and a case study in which a tenant wanted to move back in after they had been evicted.
Navigating the Eviction Process: The Vital Importance of Legal Compliance Read More »
There are many reasons a tenant may not grant access to a property to a letting agent or landlord including the tenant being in arrears, subletting, or they are neglecting the upkeep of the property. So how do you navigate this?
Navigating Tenant Access Denials: What Letting Agents and Landlords Need to Know Read More »
An area of uncertainty amongst the proposals for the Renters (Reform) Bill is the student lets sector. Landlords biggest worry is the proposal to end fixed term tenancies, leaving them uncertain as to when they will get the property back to re-let to the next year of students.
Student Let Management Under the Renters Reform Bill Read More »
As many landlords know, when entering into a tenancy agreement they must provide the tenant with deposit-prescribed information within 30 days – as well as protecting the deposit. But with so much to remember and do, what happens if this gets missed?
The High Stakes of Neglecting Deposit Rules: Lessons from a Recent Case Read More »
With Section 21 being removed within the Rental Reform Bill, how do landlords gain possession from anti-social tenants?
The trouble with the Renters Reform Bill and anti-social tenants Read More »
