A guarantor agreement and a deposit are often considered an important safety-net for landlords to recover costs owed under the tenancy agreement. If a guarantor is linked to the tenancy, the landlord may wish to pursue the tenant and guarantor or only the guarantor for the outstanding costs and this could potentially reduce delays and loss.
Guarantor Agreement – Safety in Numbers 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 »
