While the new Building Safety Law appears to assist some landlords, others aren’t so lucky. The cladding crisis, with landlords and homeowners worried about the impact on their investments, continues to rumble on. In light of this crisis, the new bill, which has been passed and is now law, relates to building protection and will …
Influential campaigning group calls for all rent rises and evictions to be halted A campaign group is calling for all rent increases and evictions to be banned until the cost-of-living crisis subsides. Campaign group Generation Rent also wants to see a ban on landlords requesting rent upfront. The group says that some landlords are using …
Airbnb is backing the government plan to end ‘no fault’ evictions In a bid to give renters more protection, Airbnb is backing the government’s plan to end Section 21 evictions, a move which aims to stop landlords forcing tenants out of properties and turning them into short-term holiday lets. The platform is also committed to …
Rotherham Council set to implement banning orders on landlords In an attempt to crack down on local rogue landlords, Rotherham Council is set to ban landlords from renting out properties, if they are found guilty of: Unlawful eviction Harassment Overcrowding Fire or gas safety offences Those who ignore the order could then be faced with …
It’s illegal to discriminate against disabled tenants, but are you doing it without even realising it? Most non-disabled people don’t even notice how difficult it is to navigate transport, roads and buildings if you are disabled, and when it comes to renting and buying, life can be even trickier. According to the figures from the …
A new report has found that one in eight private rented homes pose ‘serious threat’ to occupants’ health and safety A damning report from The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee has revealed that fast-rising rents and low standards in the private sector mean that ‘safe, suitable housing is too often out of reach for …
The first landlord in England to be fined under the recently introduced Electrical Safety Standards legislation is from Coventry. As of July 2021, all residential landlords in England must ensure that the electrical installations in the property are safe and are inspected and tested at least every five years. Wales will be bringing in the …
The decision is in regarding Trecarrel House vs Rouncefield – but what does it mean for landlords? The Court of Appeal’s decision has been heralded as a good outcome for landlords. After reporting on fines and scams, it’s great to have some good news to share! The case centred on whether a tenant could be …
The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 is finally coming into force on 15th July 2022. Change is a constant for landlords – from changes in mortgage tax relief to updates to Section 21. Now, after a six year wait new legislation means that Wales will have a self-contained set of laws that will change how …
Changes to the Right to Rent rules came into force on 6th April so landlords need to take note. As promised, the Right to Rent changes are here! To support the expected change, the government has also launched a digital identity-checking service scheme which will enable the free verification of a UK or Irish tenant’s …
