Tenant Fees Ban The banning of tenant fees under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 (“the Act”) will now come into force on 01 June 2019 in England and applies to both landlords and letting agents (or anyone acting as an agent on a landlords behalf). The ban applies to assured shorthold tenancies (except social housing or long leases), tenancies of …
Where a property is rented under an assured shorthold tenancy to a sole tenant and that tenant dies, the death of the tenant does not automatically bring the tenancy to an end. Sometimes there will be a successor to the tenancy. On the death of a sole assured shorthold tenant his or her spouse or civil partner can succeed provided …
Caridon Property Ltd v Monty Shooltz. Central London County Court. 2 February 2018 (See judgement here). This was an appeal to a circuit judge of a first instance decision of District Judge Bloom. The circuit judge was HHJ Jan Luba QC (a very experienced housing lawyer and an author of the LAG Housing Law Caselaw books amongst others). DJ Bloom …
James Brokenshire the Communities Secretary has today announced that private landlords will be legally required to become members of a redress scheme. Landlords who are required to register, but fail to do so could face a fine of up to £5,000. Redress scheme for Landlords All private landlords in the UK are to be forced to join a redress scheme …
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Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act A new law that will help to raise standards in rented homes in the UK and give tenants more powers to hold their landlord to account for renting substandard properties. Under the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act, landlords of both social and private rented properties must make sure that their properties meet certain …
Landlord insurance – Building Insurance – Tenant content Insurance – Rent Guarantee – Landlord Content Insurance As a landlord you have responsibilities. It is not just about keeping your tenants safe and content. You of course also want to ensure your investment is safe. That’s why, whether it’s the first time you’re looking for landlord insurance, or you just want …
Know Thy Occupier Let’s set the scene first…. A bare licence for land with stabling for 2 horses on a personal licence only, (so very limited rights for the licensee and gives the licensor far more flexibility). Fast forward to 10 years continued occupation, a nominal licence fee paid and everyone seemingly on good relations. Client wants the land back …
Update on the “right to rent” A brief report has been published by the government on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 with some guidance on the right to rent. The controversial “right to rent” legislation has been challenged in the court and it is being spear headed by The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI). The British Landlords Association is supporting …
What is Universal Credit? Universal Credit is a monthly payment for people who are either unemployed, or working but on a low income. It will eventually replace all of the following benefits and tax credits: Income Support Child Tax Credit Housing Benefit Working Tax Credit Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance Income-related Employment and Support Allowance Section 11 of the Welfare Reform Act …
