Thursday 30 March, Coodes offices in Truro 10am – 1pm £75 for CRLA members £150 for non-members Good landlords find their tenants want to stay in their homes and landlords want good tennts to stay. Unfortunately there are occasions when you need your property back from the tenant. The process can be frustrating, worrying, … Read more
It is reported that many landlords and agents are failing to protect deposits. I have put together a VERY short survey which I would be very grateful if you would find the time to complete. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/YP7XQ8H
Most letting agents and property management agents are honestly trying to do their best for landlords and tenants whilst running their businesses. Unfortunately, as recently highlighted on the BBC, there are some rogues out there who let everyone else down. Before taking on an agent ask: Do you know someone who has experience with this … Read more
A new information sheet is now available in the Members Area of the website under Information Sheets for Landlords outlining what landlords need to do when wishing to visit a property. Thanks to our friends at Coodes for this. A copy of the document will appear in the January 2017 newsletter.
Guidance on ending tenancies for members in a new document kindly produced by Coodes. Do you want to know about procedures? Do you want to know about notice periods? What about terminating Fixed Term Tenancies? Or Periodic Tenancies? Do you need to terminate during the tenancy period? Do you know about Retaliatory Eviction? All is explained … Read more
Right To Rent checks have raised a lot of queries recently, particularly regarding the responsibility of agents. Coodes have helped to answer this and a sample agreement has been added to the Download Resources for Landlords page of the Membership area. The agreement is available in both Microsoft Word format and in Adobe Reader format. … Read more
This affects all tenancies starting from 1 February 2016. Checks must be carried out on all adults occupying the property – even if not named on the tenancy agreement. Remember even British people need to be checked. Look at Ben Chacksfield’s presentation from the January General Meeting. Notes from the meeting can be found in the newsletter … Read more
Landlord Interim Electrical Checklist prepared by the charity Electrical Safety First can now be found in the Members Area under Information Sheets for Landlords
The Government have announced 1 February 2016 as the date Right To Rent Checks will come into force for ALL areas in England (including Cornwall). From that date you MUST check the status of all potential adult tenants (even if it is your second cousin) take copies of the relevant identification documents (remember to sign and … Read more
A reminder that new legislation came into effect on 1 October 2015. Tenanted properties where solid fuel is used must have working carbon monoxide alarms (but why not put in any area where a fossil fuel is burnt) All rented properties must have working smoke alarms on all floors Government’s How To Rent booklet must be given … Read more