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Eviction ban watered down in Coronavirus Emergency Bill
Tuesday 24th March 2020
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The three month outright eviction ban pledged to renters last week appears to have been watered down in the Coronavirus Emergency Bill passed by Parliament yesterday. Last week, the government pledged to introduce a 'complete ban…
Coronavirus Update for Tenants and Occupiers regarding Affinity Service Levels
Friday 20th March 2020
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Don't Fall Foul of Home Safety Rules
Thursday 19th March 2020
The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 ensures landlords maintain rental properties which are 'fit for human habitation'. Should the…
Coronavirus: agents warned they could end up breaking the law
Thursday 12th March 2020
The government has been called upon to issue specific Coronavirus guidance for the rental sector. The chief executive of the Association of Residential Letting Agents, David Cox, has called on the government to guide the industry, especially if the outbreak…
Property Ombudsman renews warnings to agents about ‘No DSS’ adverts after tenants’ victories
Thursday 5th March 2020
The Property Ombudsman has renewed its warnings to agents after two tenants won out-of-court settlements against ‘No DSS’ letting agents. TPO says…
UK’s two landlord associations make their first political joint statement
Thursday 20th February 2020
Due to merge in January but awaiting legal due process, the RLA and NLA have jointly called for the new Chancellor to change the government’s…
New housing minister is announced as his predecessor is shown the revolving door
Friday 14th February 2020
The revolving door of housing ministers continued yesterday with the sacking of Esther McVey after just seven months in the role and the appointment of her successor, Christopher Pincher. Pincher becomes…
Coronavirus guidance for lettings sector issued by trade body
Thursday 13th February 2020
The National Landlords Association has issued advice for the lettings sector on the coronavirus infection. Although much of the advice is a repeat…
Lifetime deposits – what are the potential challenges and benefits for lettings?
Tuesday 11th February 2020
Last November, as part of the Conservatives’ general election campaign, Boris Johnson made a surprise announcement that his party would introduce lifetime deposits for renters if it…
Renters’ Reform Bill: still no date set for legislation
Thursday 6th February 2020
The Renters’ Reform Bill worries many in the private rental sector but the government says there is still no date for the legislation. The Bill was formally announced in the Queen’s Speech before Christmas and will contain: -…