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Houses in Multiple Occupation – a legal bombshell in the making

Author: Tessa Shepperson

12th September 2017, 9 years ago | 7

This is the 13th post in my 2017 Legal Update series. It’s been my opinion for some time that HMOs...

The complex law surrounding property condition and disrepair

Author: Tessa Shepperson

11th September 2017, 9 years ago | 4

This is the 12th post in my 2017 Legal Update series. One of the chief complaints made by tenants against...

Fire safety and landlords legal obligations

Author: Tessa Shepperson

7th September 2017, 9 years ago | 0

This is the 10th post in my 2017 Legal Update series. On the morning of Wednesday 14th June, I was...

Tenancy Agreements and how to get them right

Author: Tessa Shepperson

6th September 2017, 9 years ago | 2

This is the 9th post in my 2017 Legal Update series. All tenancies should have a tenancy agreement. It is...

Company Let to 12 employees ‘Hot Bedding’?

Author: Readers Question

4th September 2017, 9 years ago | 5

I would be most grateful for help in knowing what to do and where to start with regards to renting...

New penalties for landlords and agents under the Housing Act 2016

Author: Tessa Shepperson

1st September 2017, 9 years ago | 0

This is the sixth post in my 2017 Legal Update series. The Housing & Planning Act 2016 The most recent...

Section 21 – the New Pre-Conditions

Author: Tessa Shepperson

30th August 2017, 9 years ago | 3

This is the fourth post in my 2017 Legal Update series. In my last post I gave you the good...

Sheffield 2017 BTL recap and what it means for 2018

Author: Andy Graham

23rd August 2017, 9 years ago | 0

It’s been tough times for Sheffield’s Buy-To-Let landlords. As a student letting agent in Sheffield, we’re at the eye of...

Data protection law and request from Council

Author: Readers Question

23rd August 2017, 9 years ago | 5

Should I be concerned about giving out names of Tenants? I have an HMO and the local council has asked...

Buy to Let Equity release from Retirement Advantage launched

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd August 2017, 9 years ago | 1

Retirement Advantage have launched their first Equity release products for landlords to gain access to their capital tied up in...

Patrick Collinson “Guardian of Housing Ignorance”

Author: Appalled Landlord

21st August 2017, 9 years ago | 46

The 1,400% returns figure for Buy-to Let was grossly inflated In fact it was both gross and inflated. It was...

Insurance company taking us to court after following their complaints procedure

Author: Kevin Wells

4th August 2017, 9 years ago | 9

We’re having a dispute with our insurance company who recently informed us they are voiding our landlord insurance policy –...

Reader’s letter to IDS “Once I got started I just couldn’t stop”

Author: Readers Question

1st August 2017, 9 years ago | 17

Dear Mr Duncan Smith, Thank you for your reasoned comments in the Sunday Telegraph on 18th June regarding the treatment...

Rent to Rent Operator Prosecuted and Fined

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th July 2017, 9 years ago | 2

A Rent-to-Rent operator called Arthur Zurvskij has been found guilty by Willesden Magistrates Court of illegally sub-letting a five bedroom...

Student accommodation investment opportunity in Plymouth

Author: Arran Kerkvliet

12th July 2017, 9 years ago | 0

Beaumont Square comprises 39 purpose-built student studios occupying a prime location close to Plymouth’s city centre and the University of...

What is wrong with this Government?

Author: Readers Question

3rd July 2017, 9 years ago | 22

Sajid Javid has granted an amnesty from prosecution for tenants that illegally subletted their council property in Grenfell Towers. This...

Chances of getting rent from a Tier 2 long term staff migrant?

Author: Readers Question

30th June 2017, 9 years ago | 5

I have a tenant in an HMO who, after 6 weeks of his 6 month contract has said his company...

Council forcing new front doors onto leaseholders of ex-council flats

Author: Readers Question

5th June 2017, 9 years ago | 7

We are the leaseholders of an ex-council flat in a block of 12, roughly 50-60 years old, and the council...

Are Joint Buy-to-Let Owners Automatically A Business Partnership For SDLT Exemption Purposes At Incorporation?

Author: Mark Alexander

31st May 2017, 9 years ago | 5

Until quite recently, many professional advisers (including myself) have argued that a partnership doesn’t exist unless HMRC has issued a...

Best way forward even though one size does not fit all?

Author: Readers Question

22nd May 2017, 9 years ago | 1

Dear Mark I have heard you say on a number of occasions that incorporation is not a one size fits...

Southwark insist I leave a room unoccupied so going to Tribunal – Help!

Author: Ross Tulloch

20th May 2017, 9 years ago | 25

HMO License in Southwark insisting I have an empty room. Appealing to tribunal. I have a flat in Southwark, 3...

Advice on my first BTL from Sunderland

Author: Readers Question

19th May 2017, 9 years ago | 3

Hi there, I’m planning on buying my first BTL property and would be grateful if you could share your advice...

Article 4 riddle

Author: Readers Question

16th May 2017, 9 years ago | 4

My understanding of article 4 is that when introduced it means that a ‘small HMO’ that did not previously need...

Can I change the tenancy terms after finding out tenants are not students and paying Council Tax?

Author: Readers Question

16th May 2017, 9 years ago | 32

I own a 3 bed flat which I rent out to University students on a single 12 month AST (the...

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