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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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 …