The Deregulation Bill has received Royal Assent and is now the Deregulation Act 2015. Amongst many other areas the Act covers tenancy deposit legislation and retaliatory eviction. A copy of the Act can be found at the bottom of the page for government consultations for anyone suffering from insomnia
If the answer to the above question is yes then you have until 8 April 2015 to apply for Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Payments under teh Legacy scheme. Applications are made using the online application form. You need to collate the required documents and complete the form by 8 April so we recommend you start the process now. * … Read more
This report is the government’s response to the discussion document that considers how best to tackle rogue landlords, without negatively impacting on good landlords. [wpdm_file id=157] A separate document has been prepared giving local authorities guidance on improving the private rented sector and tackling bad practice. The document has not been downloaded onto the CRLA … Read more
A member has contacted DCLG for further guidance as follows: Landlords will be required by law to install working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms (DCLG announcement) I represent several landlords and I was just wondering if someone could clarify a few points about the upcoming legislation: – Will this legislation apply to all tenancies including … Read more
We have been sent this document by a concerned member of the public with the comment: “Cornwall Council recently uploaded this to their website. Your members should be aware of the ramifications and the enforcement powers they are now claiming!” Pages 18 – 27 would appear to specifically relate to rented property but you may … Read more
The long awaited website for notifying change of tenant details is now live. https://www.landlordtap.com/ Welsh Water Debt regulation which affects customers in Dee Valley Water or Welsh Water catchment areas came into effect on 1 January 2015. If a landlord does not register the tenant details on change of tenancy then the landlord will be responsible … Read more
DEPOSIT PROTECTION SERVICE (THE DPS) TELEPHONE NUMBER CHANGE Please note the telephone number for the Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) has changed. It is now 0330 303 0030.
The checklist from CLG has been updated. If you are thinking about renting a property or have a property to rent it could be worth having a look at this link How To Rent The Checklist For Renting In England
The Property Redress Scheme have confirmed that although the form applying to join their scheme DOES ask about insurance they do not actually make this a condition for joining the scheme PLEASE NOTE THAT ONE OF THE LINKS PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED IN THIS POST HAVE BEEN AMENDED – HOUSING OMBUDSMAN SHOULD HAVE READ OMBUDSMAN SERVICES – … Read more