Tag: law

Deed of variation – Simple enforceable document in ...
Hello, What is the legal position when a new lessee takes over a property 5 years after a permanent boundary change is in place and...

Council urges tenants to check their landlord’s lic...
Oxford City Council is urging private tenants to check if their landlord has a valid license, as its citywide licensing scheme enters...

Do I really need sealed light units?
Hello, We have a small portfolio of properties and for various reasons, one of which is managed for the last five years, via a property...

Landlords face eviction hurdles over Gas Safety certifica...
A law firm is warning landlords that they could face difficulties in evicting tenants if they fail to provide Gas Safety certificates...

Selective licensing schemes pose ‘double jeopardy...
A legal firm that specialises in helping landlords has issued a warning about the dangers of selective licensing schemes that many...

Scottish rents soar despite rent cap law
The Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022, which aimed to protect tenants from excessive rent increases, has failed...

Airbnb survey sparks legal warning for UK tenants and lan...
A survey by Airbnb, the online platform for short-term rentals, has revealed that most UK renters want to sub-let rooms in their homes...