Private Rented Sector: Landlord Exit Data Pack (2024–25) Introduction This briefing summarises key evidence on the trend of small landlords exiting or reducing their portfolios in the UK’s Private Rented Sector (PRS). The data draws from official surveys and industry...
1. Demand for Documents (Legal Right) • Under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, leaseholders have the right to: • A summary of service charge costs (s21). • To inspect supporting documents/invoices (s22). • If they’ve formally requested this, the...
This is a really interesting (and unfortunately stressful) situation, and I’ll break it down from a UK tenancy law perspective: ⸻ 1. Can the landlord demand higher rent mid-tenancy? • No. Once you’ve signed a tenancy agreement (usually an Assured...
If it does happen to fall under your responsibility then just discount the asking price by the repair cost. Let the buyer get the works done once purchased or get it done after the exchange.
Can a LL take out a pet insurance that is paid for by the tenant? Would that work? Also, what happens if you have a 4 tenanted property and each tenant feels entitled to have a pet? Can one tenant...
Reply to the comment left by Conscientious Landlord at 15/03/2025 - 09:32This was the response from ChatGPT, to my query, based on the proposed RRB Bill. Under the proposed Renters (Reform) Bill in England, landlords will be required to consider...
Will landlords be allowed to insist on pet insurance if tenants want to have pets or introduce them later? Is there a limit on how many pets a tenant can have or how many per rented property. I can imagine...
The RRB proposed private rented sector database will, among other things, hold legal history - Information about any banning orders issued against the landlord & previous convictions related to housing violations; essentially acting as a "rogue landlord" database accessible to...
When will this EPC scoring become law? Will we keep the current EPC values until our certificates expire or will they need renewing within a few months of the new legislation?
Tenants and the general public fail to realise that increasing rents are a by-product of taxation, regulation and higher interest rates. The main beneficiaries are the government in higher taxes, councils through HMO, selective and additional licensing fees and the...
Rental properties sold are unlikely to be purchased by prospective landlords in the current climate. Labour are making an existing PRS shortage worse! The new rent reforms are poorly thought out and only being rushed through to fulfil an election...
Hi, I'm pulling these excerpts from the following: https://www.stephensons.co.uk/site/blog/commercial-blog/can-death-of-guarantor-bring-guarantee-to-an-end "The distinction here is that notice of the guarantor's death will bring the guarantee to an end at the time of that notice, meaning that there will be no further liability,...
Hi Guys, Thanks for all your responses. Much appreciated. There was another part to my question which I'm also trying to address: "An FAQ on the government website says that ‘Your landlord must send leaseholders a request for a deed...
11th October 2025, 6 months ago
Private Rented Sector: Landlord Exit Data Pack (2024–25) Introduction This briefing summarises key evidence on the trend of small landlords exiting or reducing their portfolios in the UK’s Private Rented Sector (PRS). The data draws from official surveys and industry...
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1. Demand for Documents (Legal Right) • Under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, leaseholders have the right to: • A summary of service charge costs (s21). • To inspect supporting documents/invoices (s22). • If they’ve formally requested this, the...
Read More →3rd September 2025, 7 months ago
This is a really interesting (and unfortunately stressful) situation, and I’ll break it down from a UK tenancy law perspective: ⸻ 1. Can the landlord demand higher rent mid-tenancy? • No. Once you’ve signed a tenancy agreement (usually an Assured...
Read More →3rd September 2025, 7 months ago
They blamed the Tories for the £22B black hole left behind. Who are they blaming for the £40-50B hole now?
Read More →7th August 2025, 8 months ago
If it does happen to fall under your responsibility then just discount the asking price by the repair cost. Let the buyer get the works done once purchased or get it done after the exchange.
Read More →10th May 2025, 11 months ago
Can a LL take out a pet insurance that is paid for by the tenant? Would that work? Also, what happens if you have a 4 tenanted property and each tenant feels entitled to have a pet? Can one tenant...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Alltaf Samji at 15/03/2025 - 09:32
Reply to the comment left by Conscientious Landlord at 15/03/2025 - 09:32This was the response from ChatGPT, to my query, based on the proposed RRB Bill. Under the proposed Renters (Reform) Bill in England, landlords will be required to consider...
Read More →15th March 2025, 1 year ago
Will landlords be allowed to insist on pet insurance if tenants want to have pets or introduce them later? Is there a limit on how many pets a tenant can have or how many per rented property. I can imagine...
Read More →1st February 2025, 1 year ago
The RRB proposed private rented sector database will, among other things, hold legal history - Information about any banning orders issued against the landlord & previous convictions related to housing violations; essentially acting as a "rogue landlord" database accessible to...
Read More →2nd January 2025, 1 year ago
My letting & managing agents use their address on all TAs.
Read More →29th December 2024, 1 year ago
When will this EPC scoring become law? Will we keep the current EPC values until our certificates expire or will they need renewing within a few months of the new legislation?
Read More →7th December 2024, 1 year ago
Tenants and the general public fail to realise that increasing rents are a by-product of taxation, regulation and higher interest rates. The main beneficiaries are the government in higher taxes, councils through HMO, selective and additional licensing fees and the...
Read More →18th October 2024, 1 year ago
Rental properties sold are unlikely to be purchased by prospective landlords in the current climate. Labour are making an existing PRS shortage worse! The new rent reforms are poorly thought out and only being rushed through to fulfil an election...
Read More →12th February 2024, 2 years ago
Hi, I'm pulling these excerpts from the following: https://www.stephensons.co.uk/site/blog/commercial-blog/can-death-of-guarantor-bring-guarantee-to-an-end "The distinction here is that notice of the guarantor's death will bring the guarantee to an end at the time of that notice, meaning that there will be no further liability,...
Read More →30th October 2023, 2 years ago
Hi Guys, Thanks for all your responses. Much appreciated. There was another part to my question which I'm also trying to address: "An FAQ on the government website says that ‘Your landlord must send leaseholders a request for a deed...
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