[lwptoc] Which rented properties do the Electrical Safety Regulations apply to? Under the new regulations, which came into force on June 1st, 2020, they apply to new tenancies from July 1st, 2020, and existing tenancies […]

Leicester: Selective Licensing of Private Rented Sector Property The text below is from the Leicester Council: We previously advised you regarding the proposals to bring in a scheme to regulate privately rented properties in Leicester.

[lwptoc] Running a Business From a Residential Property With the pandemic-induced remote working trend here to stay, more and more Brits are looking to work and run their business from home. But if the house is

[lwptoc] How to find my landlords name and address? Nearly almost all tenancies are in writing; however, the Housing Act 1996 does allow for an oral tenancy. UK Tenants have a right, by law, to

[lwptoc] Forfeiture of Lease 2021 It is possible for a landlord to unwittingly lose the right to forfeiture of lease by taking steps that recognise the continued existence of the lease. This is where the

[lwptoc] Landlord gas safety certificate Guidance 2024 Landlord gas safety certificates are required for a residential rental property each year. The checks must only be carried out by a gas-safe engineer. Private landlords and corporate

[lwptoc] Landlord notice to end tenancy UK residential landlords need to understand how to create a tenancy, end the residential tenancy, and your rights and the renter’s rights.  A landlord must know what type of

[lwptoc] Tenant Deposit dispute & deposit deducts: Introduction After the tenant has successfully paid the deposit, the landlord needs to protect the deposit in a government-backed tenant deposit protection scheme. Even if the tenant has