Legal / December 18, 2023 / By Marc Attwater

[lwptoc] Suppose a let property has an issue and the local Council believe the problem is severe enough to be regarded as a Category 1 or 2 hazard. In that case, they can serve an […]

How to Appeal an Improvement Notice under the Housing Act 2004? Read More »

Legal / December 18, 2023 / By Marc Attwater

[lwptoc] This blog is for members of the British Landlords Association to get a message out to your community that there are steps you can take to improve your position despite COVID restrictions, for collecting

There’s a New Sheriff in Town to Protect Landlords Read More »

Legal / December 18, 2023 / By Marc Attwater

[lwptoc] What is asbestos? Asbestos is a potentially harmful mineral fibre that was used extensively in buildings between the 1950s and 1980s. Use of asbestos was banned in the UK in 1999 but you can

Asbestos: Your Duties as a landlord 2024 Read More »

The tenant is denying access. What can i do

Legal / December 18, 2023 / By Marc Attwater

Understanding Tenant Denying Access to Landlord Navigating the intricacies of rental agreements can be challenging for landlords and tenants. One of the most contentious issues is when a tenant denies access to the landlord. This

The tenant is denying access. What can I do? Read More »

Legal / December 18, 2023 / By Marc Attwater

[lwptoc] Possession claims will have to be re-activated Under the Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 4) (Coronavirus) Coronavirus Act 2020 landlords need to re-activate their notices should they still wish to proceed with their possession

How to Re-Activate a possession claim and where to download reactivation documents? Read More »

Legal / December 18, 2023 / By Marc Attwater

[lwptoc] When a tenant stops paying the rent this can be a very stressful period for many landlords. It is important you are well aware of your options, the procedure and the pitfalls when dealing

My tenant is not paying rent what can i do? Read More »

Recent Landlord News | Latest Landlord news 2025 / December 18, 2023 / By Marc Attwater

Landlords in Barnsley are stepping up the fight against cannabis farms. An increasing number of let properties are being used for growing cannabis, leaving landlords with a substantial financial loss. To deal with this problem,

Landlords declare war against would-be cannabis farmers Read More »

Trending, Legal / December 18, 2023 / By Marc Attwater

Public Health (Coronavirus) (Protection from Eviction and Taking Control of Goods) (England) Regulations 2020 To protect against Coronavirus transmission, the Government has passed The Public Health (Coronavirus) (Protection from Eviction and Taking Control of Goods)

More restrictions on tenant Eviction and Debt recovery 2020 to 2021 Read More »

Trending, Recent Landlord News | Latest Landlord news 2025 / December 18, 2023 / By Marc Attwater

A property firm which allowed a jungle of knotweed to grow into an 8ft-high jungle has been fined £18,000 in the first prosecution of its type. The invasive plant has been spreading for 10 years

Landlord fined for Japanese Knotweed jungle in back garden Read More »

Legal / December 18, 2023 / By Marc Attwater

[lwptoc] December 2020 New How to Rent Guide Granting a new tenancy, you must now provide December 2020 version of the How to Rent Guide. All members can download the latest version from the link

How to Rent Guide: You MUST serve the latest version on prospective tenants, Renewals Read More »

British Landlords Association

Latest Property Blogs