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 »
To prevent homelessness and keep the cost of living affordable, rent controls can be used to limit the amount that a landlord can charge. However, that comes with its challenges.
Labour and the U-turn on rent controls Read More »
After the Deregulation Act 2015 came into effect, the biggest defence in possession claims has been the key documents not being received. So, this week we talk through what these documents are, what they need to include and how to issue them.
The Deregulation Act 2015: Essential Knowledge for Landlords on Section 21 Evictions Read More »
Mortgage interest rates are going up, however landlords can’t simply just put the rent up. So what are the rules and regulations?
Navigating Rent Increases: Rules and Considerations for Landlords and Letting Agent Read More »
Gaining possession of a property involves several stages and procedures that must be followed. The process can be divided into three main steps: giving notice, court proceedings, and enforcement. It is important for Letting Agents and Landlords to understand what they involve and how long they may take.
How long does it take to gain possession? Read More »
With Rental Reform planning to move all tenants onto a single system of periodic tenancies, we look at how this will give tenants more flexibility but cause landlords concern.
The Implications of Periodic Tenancies: Balancing Tenant Security and Landlord Concerns Read More »
