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 »
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 »
