This article reviews a case study in which a rogue tenant owed in excess of £35,000. Woodstock Legal Services explain how to lawfully handle a situation of this nature.
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Landlords mustn’t unlawfully discriminate against disabled tenants. If it is proven that they have, it may be enough to constitute full defence in possession proceedings. This article explains the law surrounding Disability Discrimination.
Having a good letting agent means time saved, all parties are kept compliant and peace of mind for the landlord. But what makes a good letting agent? In this article we look at two case studies, one of a good agent and one of a bad agent…
Every day, difficult tenants leave their rented property damaged or owing rent arrears. Here’s some information on how to protect your assets and recover costs from a difficult tenant.
The new Statutory Debt Repayment Plan could spell trouble for landlords seeking eviction. What does this new plan mean, and what qualifies?
Most landlords understand that the interest to occupy the property passes to their tenants for the duration of the tenancy. Unfortunately, there are still a few rogue landlords that believe it is their property outright. But what amounts to an unlawful eviction?
There has been a lot of discussion around Section 21 & Section 8 and what they mean now and going forward. Because of this there is added confusion on what to do when advising a landlord who needs to evict a tenant. In this article we have our 6 top tips on how to issue a notice correctly and what the common mistakes are.
UK Government Holding Consultation on Consequential Changes to Homelessness Legislation Following the release of the Fairer Private Rented Sector white paper in June this year, the UK government has announced a consultation on Homelessness Legislation. Its aim is to gather evidence and views on abolishing s21 notices and moving towards Assured Tenancies. The consultation will …
Deposit Issues Landlords Need to be Aware Of All landlords who let their property on an assured shorthold tenancy must protect their tenant’s deposit. This has been a legal requirement since 6 April 2007. But, we still see landlords failing to comply fully with the requirements, which are summarised as follows: There are two different …
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Case Summary Minister v Hathaway [2021] – Deregulation Act and Requirements to Serve a Valid Section 21 Notice for Tenancies Commencing Before and After 1 October 2015 Minister v Hathaway [2021] Deregulation Act Caselaw It is common knowledge that the law is constantly changing to suit the needs of society today. However, few could have …