The Impending Impact of Landlord-MPs on the Renters Reform Bill

RECENT LEGISLATION / March 26, 2024

Is the Renters Reform Bill doomed? The Renters Reform Bill (draft) is a disastrous piece of legislation in the rental housing landscape. It aims to substantially change landlords’ and tenants’ rights and responsibilities in overturning […]

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Renter Reform Bill Guide for 2023 – The BLA

Leave a Comment / RECENT LEGISLATION / March 19, 2024

Understanding the Renters Reform Bill: A Comprehensive Guide Introduction The rental market landscape has undergone significant changes recently, especially with the introduction of the Renters Reform Bill. This bill addresses various issues related to rental

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Unsigned Section 21 Notice, valid or invalid?

RECENT LEGISLATION / February 19, 2024

Consequences of an unsigned Section 21 Notice Unsigned Section 21 Notice, valid or invalid? In the case of Barker v Hands [2007], EWCA Civ 869 a landlord served a notice on the tenant under section

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Discrimination – Landlords & Agents banned from discriminating against tenants on benefits

RECENT LEGISLATION / February 19, 2024

A landmark court ruling means Landlords and letting agents are no longer able to prevent prospective tenants in receipt of state benefits from renting properties. Anti-discrimination sentiment against tenants has been gathering momentum for the

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What landlords need to know about GDPR? | 2024

Legal / February 14, 2024

What is GDPR, and does it apply to landlords? GDPR stands for “General Data Protection Regulation”. Landlords need to be aware of the data protection legislation and familiarise themselves with the GDPR legal requirements. Some

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Smoke & Carbon Monoxide alarm requirement regulation 2022

RECENT LEGISLATION / December 14, 2023

Updated Regulations Complete Guide England, Wales and Scotland Smoke Detection Updated Regulations From the 1st of March 2019 (England), landlords will be permitted to fit either mains-operated alarms or tamper-proof long-life lithium battery alarms. Landlords

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Right to rent Key information for UK landlords | Guide 2024

Legal / December 14, 2023

Right to rent Key information • You must check that a tenant or lodger can legally rent your residential property in England. • The way EU, EEA and Swiss citizens prove their right to rent

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Eviction ban phased Out – New Notices & Notice periods | 2021

Recent Landlord News / July 28, 2021

At last, some good news for landlords in England. The government announced the notice periods for section 8 has been reduced. The reduced notice period is to be phased in as an easing of the

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