Tenancy types It is important to use the correct tenancy. Different types of tenancy give the landlord and tenants different rights: Tenants who rent from a private landlord (PRS) who does not live in the same property as the landlord will usually have an assured shorthold tenancy. If the tenant has been in possession of the property before 15th of …
Utility bills is a common bone of contention between a landlord and tenant. Landlords worry about unpaid bills and that they might end up having paying them. If under the terms of the tenancy the tenants is responsible for paying the bills and the landlord or agent informed the utilities of the change when the tenancy commenced, then there should …
A regional MSP Maree Todd is seeking Shetland residents to engage in consultation and offer their views on short-term lets, which MSP says have priced locals out of the housing markets in some areas of Shetland. Maree Todd, an MSP was speaking as the Scottish Government is consulting about how to regulate the industry letting market. Ms Todd said: in some parts …
Welsh landlords can evict tenants for not paying their rent but need to be aware of the new rules that apply. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, new regulations have come into force made under Schedule 29 to the Coronavirus Act 2020. This temporarily extends the minimum notice periods landlords in Wales must give to tenants who hold an “Assured” and “Assured …
When it comes to international disaster, the UK public historically react amazingly by giving generously. The UK has been at the top of the list of countries that are the most generous when it comes to donating to help in International disaster situations. The picture is no different when it comes to their own, because of COVID-19 UK landlords have …
Tenants can change the locks to their home provided the tenancy agreement does not prohibit this. Tenant changing locks, is it criminal Damage? If the tenancy prohibits a tenant changing the locks without written consent and the tenant goes ahead and does it anyway: then this could be a breach of tenancy. Legal minds have argued changing the locks, could …
As many, if not all, residential landlords will be aware, the stay on possession proceedings in England and Wales comes to an end on 20 September 2020. Barring any last-minute extensions from the Government; what happens next? The Master of the Rolls working group has published a practice note on how possession claims will work once the current stay is …
What is involved in being a tenant Guarantor? We hope this article will help those thinking of standing as a guarantor and landlords seeking a guarantor. So, you know what is involved, what the risks are becoming a guarantor. A guarantor may be required for renting a property, applying for a loan and the typical reasons where one is required …
County Court Bailiff Unless the matter is of very significant value or legal complexity it is likely that a possession claim will be commenced and heard in the County Court where the property is geographically located. The method of enforcing possession orders in the County Court is via a County Court Bailiff. Experience tells us that, prior to COVID-19, delays …
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