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10:31 AM, 14th May 2024, About 7 hours ago|
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Private rented sector experts have identified a loophole in the Renters (Reform) Bill that could lead to a confusing patchwork system for landlords and tenants over evictions.
The Bill, which aims to abolish Section 21 'no-fault' evictions might not deliver on this promise.
That's according to Oli Sherlock, the managing director of insurance at Goodlord, and Ryan Heaven, a solicitor at Dutton Gregory Solicitors.
Their analysis suggests that despite a pledge from Michael Gov
A landmark court case could throw a spanner into how landlords handle tenant communication after the Court of Appeal agreed to hear a second appeal in the case of D'Aubigny v Khan.
The case hinges on whether crucial documents can be legally served by post.
The tenant argues they never received essential paperwork, including an EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) and a Gas Safety certificate, rendering the notice invalid.
They also say the How to Rent guide and deposit infor
I'm about to renew an AST and wanted to know if any landlords on this wonderful forum have added any custom clauses to their AST's that is not obvious/standard?
Out of interest, I normally add the following to my AST's:
Custom Clause 1. No dogs are permitted at the property. One (1) cat may be permissible by the landlord with the landlord's prior consent.
Custom Clause 2. Storing heavy items in the loft access area is not permissible as the loft area is not boarded. Tenants
While it may have been known for its strong commuter belt effect on house prices, London now has the weakest ‘ripple effect’, research reveals.
Estate agents Yopa have analysed house price growth over the past five years in 12 major British cities....
Hello, I got possession order at the end of October. We applied for a bailiff in December 23 and now have a bailiff date for October 24.
Is that the experience of everyone else? Nine months after getting a possession order to wait for a bailiff in the Ilford area?...
Research reveals that 41% of properties sold under Right to Buy are now privately rented – that’s around 820,000 homes.
And since 2015, another 109,000 former council homes are now in the private rented sector (PRS), the New Economics Foundation (NEF) says....
Hello, I have a question. Our tenants have large and well matured front and back gardens. There is a well established, large tree in their front garden (over 50 years old) which is affecting the neighbour’s garden in as much as because it blossoms throughout the Spring and Summer months they are unable to sit out in their garden as bits come off the tree making it virtually impossible to take food or drink out there....
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