Our legal partners Woodstock are currently working with a client who is owed over £20,000 in rent arrears. So, in this week’s blog we follow this case study looking at what options this particular client had throughout the process, and how it could have played out very differently.
Secretary of State Michael Gove has confirmed to the National Residential Landlord Association that the long-awaited Renters Reform Bill will be presented to Parliament next week. Read the full breakdown of the bill here.
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How do landlords create the perfect tenancy? This weeks blog is for landlords, guiding them through the process and a checklist of what they need to do to ensure they are covered from start to finish. Share this with prospective landlords and let them know how you can save them time by taking the hassle out of their hands!
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Once a tenancy ends, a check-out report should be completed to capture any damages or repairs needed to the property. If this report details repairs are needed, a claim on the deposit is the first resort. However, what are the next steps if the tenant is not willing to pay? In this blog we look at what happens next and our top tips to avoiding a claim all together!
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This week we discuss the changes in contracts following the Renting Homes (Wales) Act Reform in December and what landlords need to do by the deadline of the 31st May 2023.
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Step 1 of gaining possession of a property is serving a notice, giving the tenant a chance to leave before action takes place. So, in this weeks blog we look at the difference between a section 21 and section 8 notice and how to serve them to your tenant to avoid any further issues.
There has been a lot of conversation around Section 21 and the introduction of the Renters Reform Bill. So how have these conversations changed over the last two years?
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A tenancy document is a legal binding contract between a landlord and a tenant that states the terms of the rental agreement. In this week’s blog we take you through our perfect recipe of a tenancy agreement, and why certain information needs to be included!
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When faced with debt, Woodstock Legal Services always encourage creditors to look at options for settlement before taking the matter to court. More often than not you are able to negotiate a settlement, saving money on further legal costs as well as saving time going through the process.
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The deadline has moved for landlords to improve their EPC rating as part of the government plan to hit net zero by 2050. So, what does this mean for landlords?
