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HMO Licensing - Potential Changes
Tuesday 24th November 2015
The Government are looking at options into extending the scope of mandatory licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO). There is currently a consultation taking place which is set to close on 18th December 2015 and addresses the…
Right to Rent
Wednesday 18th November 2015
The Immigration Act 2014 rules make it mandatory for private landlords and letting agents to check the immigration status of all…
Hot topic - The Deregulation Act 2015
Wednesday 7th October 2015
From 1st October 2015 new rules have been put in place to encourage landlords to keep their property in a good, safe condition and protect tenants from being evicted following a legitimate maintenance complaint. The introduction of The…
Fire proof - are you ready?
Thursday 17th September 2015
Government has approved proposed legislation that requires all landlords within England to install working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in all rented properties. The new legislation referred to as The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015…
High Court gives green light to Judical Review of Right to Rent
A High Court judge yesterday gave the green light for a Judicial Review of the government’s Right to Rent scheme which,…