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Landlord appointed to new Labour housing team
In a move aimed at reforming the private rented sector (PRS) and addressing housing needs, the newly established Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government…
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Gove welcomed as head of re-vamped Ministry of Housing
Changes in the recent Government re-shuffle, making Michael Gove responsible for housing, have been welcomed by the National Residential Landlords Association. Gove has replaced Ministry…
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Government has ‘no plans’ for pets for lets concessions
There are ‘no plans’ to amend tenant deposit rules to allow landlords to ask for additional amounts if they are to allow tenants to bring…
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Updated landlord guidance published
Updated advice on taking and renewing possession action against tenants is included in the Ministry of Housing’s Understanding the possession action process: guidance for landlords…
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Updated forms bring reminder on s21 limits
Latest assured tenancy forms published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government remind landlords that they cannot rely on Section 21 in all…
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Propertymark pushes on with empty homes drive
Being told that the problem of empty homes is a matter for local rather than central government has not dulled ARLA Propertymark’s commitment pushing for…
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Right to rent reminder
Landlords can be sent to prison for five years or receive unlimited fines if they rent property in England to someone who does not have…
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Landlords Reminded about New Electrical Safety Rules
New Ministry of Housing guidance has reminded landlords that new electrical safety regulations apply to all new tenancies from 1 July 2020 and to existing…
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Updated Guidance Published on Dealing with Covid-19
Tenants should continue to pay rent and abide by all other terms of their tenancy agreement to the best of their ability, the Government has…
