HMO LICENSING

HMO LICENSING Cornwall Council are consulting on HMO Licensing fees and services.  In their words, they want to: All landlords who are running an HMO, have in the past run and HMO or may in future run an HMO are urged to respond to this consultation individually and through sending their comments to the CRLA. … Read more

HAPPY RENTERS RIGHTS ACT DAY

HAPPY RENTERS RIGHTS ACT DAY So today is the day! Lots of updates on the government website including amendments to the Tenants Fees Act. Watch out for the next newsletter for updates. In the meantime updates already on the CRLA website: I am now off on short break so wish you a Happy Bank Holiday … Read more

RENTERS RIGHTS ACT 2025 – THE FINAL COMMENCEMENT REGULATIONS

RENTERS RIGHTS ACT 2025 – THE FINAL COMMENCEMENT REGULATIONS The final regulations have been published: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/421/contents/made Confirmation that: These and other transitional points together with the new rules will be covered in the training course being put on by the CRLA (open to all landlords, not just CRLA members). Booking form: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:EU:7fbe9ffb-0d97-4e88-8e87-188632a11452

RESIDENTIAL PERSONAL EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLANS (RPEEPS) FOR MULTI OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

RESIDENTIAL PERSONAL EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLANS (RPEEPS) FOR MULTI OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS 4 April saw the introduction of Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (RPEEPS) for Multi Occupied Residential Buildings (New regulations to improve the fire safety of disabled and vulnerable people in high rise and higher risk residential buildings.). Property Owners, landlords and responsible persons must … Read more

GLOBAL ASBESTOS WEEK 1 – 7 APRIL 2026

GLOBAL ASBESTOS WEEK 1 – 7 APRIL 2026 The CRLA is supporting Global Asbestos Week. As with all campaign weeks, this gives everyone a chance to reflect on current practices and check compliance. Guidance for property owners including landlords can be found at https://workright.campaign.gov.uk/asbestos-your-duty/?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=duty-to-manage&utm_term=gaaw-2&utm_content=digest-31-mar-26

RENTERS RIGHTS ACT 2025 INFORMATION SHEET FOR TENANTS

RENTERS RIGHTS ACT 2025 INFORMATION SHEET FOR TENANTS AND FORM 4A The Government document to be given to ALL tenants BEFORE 31 Ma 2026 has been published. Landlords are reminded that they should get a receipt for every document sent or given to a tenant. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69bc04b8f7b1c24d8e23ce60/The_Renters__Rights_Act_Information_Sheet_2026.pdf