Tag: property inspections

Letting agent supplying contractors?

Author: Readers Question

13th April 2026, 2 weeks ago | 4

As a single property landlord who lives a fair distance from my property. I am heavily reliant on the letting...

Landlord HHSRS inspection template launched

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd March 2026, 2 months ago | 3

Landlords and agents can bring inspection standards into line with the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) as the...

Landlords urged to carry out inspections as damp and mould risks rise

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th October 2025, 6 months ago | 1

An industry body warns that with winter approaching, landlords should increase inspections after one landlord discovered severe black mould caused...

Tenant’s pet deposit plan in Renters’ Rights Bill creates confusion

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd July 2025, 9 months ago | 10

The PRS faces uncertainty as the Renters’ Rights Bill amendment to bring in a pet deposit for tenancies leaves landlords,...

Council expands selective licensing scheme under new Labour rules

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th January 2025, 1 year ago | 3

A new selective licensing scheme for ALL landlords with private rented sector properties in one London borough has been unveiled....

Council inspects 500 PRS homes – and finds 2,000 issues

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th November 2024, 1 year ago | 18

A council that launched its selective licensing scheme for private rented sector homes in March claims to have inspected 500...

Professional body pushes for licensing schemes to be doubled to improve housing conditions

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th November 2024, 1 year ago | 2

Selective licensing schemes should DOUBLE from five to ten years, says professional body. The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)...

Definition of HMO under selective licensing?

Author: Readers Question

2nd August 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Hi, I received an email from LCC selective licensing update. This is the email below: The newsletter is distributed to...

Substantial water damage not reported to me by tenant or agent!

Author: Readers Question

8th April 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Hi, a recent inspection received from my managing agent revealed substantial water damage to the upstairs bathroom walls and flooring...

Regular inspections are essential to combat bed bug epidemic

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th November 2023, 2 years ago | 5

Regular property inspections are crucial to tackling the bed bug crisis, says inventory chief. Daniel Evans, chair of the Association...