What the new Government has in store for Landlords in England Within three weeks of taking office, the new government addressed issues of housing that have long been a source of speculation, conjecture and apprehension. With new ministerial...
Media frenzy causing a distrust in landlords Rise in disputes between landlords and tenants Buy-to-let industry lacking support from Government Recently in the media...
With Gove’s recent announcement that Section 21 notices will be “outlawed” before the next general election, and rumours the election date will be brought forward, many in the buy-to-let market are frustrated with the lack of support...
The focus of the Renters Reform Bill - brought to Parliament on 17 th May 2023 - was anticipated to change the way landlords can regain possession of their property. National law firm Dutton Gregory says reform is necessary, but in its current form, the...
The government introduced measures on 26 March 2020 to prevent tenants in the private rental sector (PRS) from being evicted during the COVID-19 pandemic. For some, the measures are not extensive enough. Is this the case for our student population? With...
Since 6 April 2007 it has been compulsory for a landlord to join a TDS (tenancy deposit scheme) where a deposit has been paid by the tenant on creation of an AST (assured shorthold tenancy). Section 32 of the Deregulation Act 2015 inserted section 215A into...
It seems such a simple thing: all landlords should let their tenant know their address. However, some landlords seem reluctant to reveal it, but at what risk? Tenants have two main statutory rights - at civil law under s48 of the Landlord & Tenant Act...