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Government Determined to Scrap Section 21
That the government plans to scrap Section 21 will be no surprise to any private sector landlord who keeps in touch with what is happening…
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Can a Landlord Evict Without a Solicitor?
I have spent years persuading intelligent and competent landlords that solicitors are usually unnecessary. In almost all cases, they can undertake an eviction without the…
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Debt and the Private Landlord
I was browsing the Internet when a couple of items hit me in the face. ‘Reduce debt payments by 85 per cent’ said one. Though…
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Does the Government Ever Think Properly About Tenants?
There’s been a lot in the media about the benefits to tenants of a longer, standard tenancy and 3 years seems to be the favoured…
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Closure Notice Issued Against Residential Tenants
Since the Closure of Premises (Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014) was enacted on 20th October 2014, Police Inspectors or Local Authorities have been…
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Landlord Gas Safety Certificate Required at the Start of the Tenancy
A recent case caught my eye. Since the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations of 1998 came into force and were later changed by Gas…
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Student Accommodation – Remember the New Rules
A very late Easter this year may mean that students are already considering their student accommodation, anticipating their summer break, perhaps already discussing whether they…
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Spring Has Sprung – Time to Check Your Property
Spring has sprung and brings with it the need for spring cleaning. Yes, that is down to the tenants, not you, but they may uncover…
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Universal Credit – Latest News
I have resisted the temptation for a few weeks not to mention, yet again, news of the horrors from Universal Credit. I thought Amber Rudd,…
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Landlords – Were You Ready for 20th March 2019?
The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act came into force this week on 20th March 2019. This has confused some landlords (probably the deliberate intention)…
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Ignorance Should Not Be a Tenant Excuse
Ignorance should not be an excuse for tenants, but often will be claimed. A recent snippet in ‘Inside Housing’ caught my attention. The headline was…
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Big Plans from the Housing Secretary
I have written before about the regular replacement there seems to have been over the last few years in the posts of Housing Secretary and…
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What makes a let suitable for students?
If you’re looking to let a property as student accommodation, then there are a few things to consider. It needs to be suitable for your…
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Brexit Politics and the Private Landlord
As a young woman I was very interested in politics. I looked for a better society for all, convinced that this was achievable by politicians,…
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More Competition for the Buy to Let Private Landlord
The private landlord has a hard time; whilst many are aware that tenants will seek private rented properties because of better standards, sometimes better areas,…
