BOX is award-winning technology that certainly holds its place at the top of the industry for pre-tenancy platforms. But how does it really work?
How Does BOX Really Work? …A Behind the Scenes Insight Read More »
UKALA conducted a survey of Letting Agents in late November and early December 2022, to forecast what the Private Rented Sector might look like in 2023. We discuss the findings, and how agents can have effective solutions for the year’s challenges ahead.
Although items left at the property is an indication that the tenant still lives at the property, the tenant may have vacated the property and left the items intentionally. The next steps for the landlord are not always straightforward and it’s important to get it right.
In 2020 as high as 15% of the homes in England did not meet the requirements for the Decent Homes Standard. Woodstock discuss the outlines of the standard and explain how landlords can review their portfolios to ensure their properties meet the requirements.
Decent Homes Standard: Are Homes in the Private Rented Sector Meeting it? Read More »
When dealing with the challenges of the private rental sector, one of our biggest tips for landlords is this; To treat the property not as their asset but as a tenant’s home.
Protecting the Property Asset and Respecting the Home Read More »
The question many have for the team at Woodstock is whether a landlord can just dispose of a tenant’s belongings? We explain the answer in this article.
Tenant’s Belongings: ‘My Tenant Has Vacated But Left All Their Things’…What Do I Do? Read More »
Legislation introduced by government in April 2007 gives strict rules for landlords. They’re to protect the deposit in an authorised deposit scheme. Sadly, the residential landlord and tenant team at Woodstock still see landlords and agents getting it wrong.
Paying the Price: Minor Mistakes with Deposit Protection Read More »
Forfeiture is a procedure that allows a landlord to evict a tenant if there has been a breach of a term of the tenancy, most commonly rent arrears. Woodstock Legal Services explain more about the procedures.
Forfeiture in Residential Tenancies Read More »
For years both Landlords and Letting Agents have implemented ‘No DSS’ or ‘No benefits’ policies in which agents would refuse to accept applicants in receipt of benefits. Previously, there was no direct law preventing Landlords from doing so, but that is set to change with the introduction of rental reform.
Blanket Ban on Benefits go Against the Equality Act Read More »
Creditor landlords often breathe a sigh of relief once they have received a County Court Judgment (CCJ) with absolute confirmation that the debt is owed to them by their former tenants (debtors). But is it all over?
A County Court Judgement (CCJ) Has Been Granted – But is it All Over? Read More »