The EICR deadline is very close. Do you have the Electrical Inspection Condition Report in place for ALL of your rented properties. Deadline for getting these in place is 1 April. These reports MUST be renewed every five years (earlier if stated on the report). A copy of ALL pages of the report must be … Read more
The Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space Moratorium and Mental Health Crisis Moratorium) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020 is due to come into force until 4 May 2021 From government guidance document: Qualifying debts Debts included in a breathing space must be qualifying debts. Debts are any sum of money owed by the debtor to you, … Read more
Changes to the Green Homes Grant mean that it is now easier to find a contractor. For vouchers issued AFTER 4 January 2021 contractors are no longer required to be TrustMark registered and PAS or MCS certified. However, any subcontracted work must still be carried out in accordance with the relevant PAS or MCS requirements … Read more
UPDATED RIGHT TO RENT GUIDANCE The following has been received from The Home Office. Documents in the Members Area of this website have been updated. The Home Office is introducing a new online right to rent checking service. This is a significant step forward in making right to rent checks simpler and more secure for … Read more
There is now a page in the Members Area dedicated to helping members manage rent arrears including sample letters and advice on procedures. If the absolute worst happens links to the Section 21 and Section 8 forms are included.
Assistance for Tenants In Difficulties The following are all willing to assist tenants in difficulties, whether due to Covid-19 or ‘more normal’ problems. Applications for assistance should be made by the tenant with or without support from the landlord. Citizens Advice Tel: 01752 850488 Cornwall Council Benefits Department (Includes requests for Discretionary Housing Payments). Tel: … Read more
Electrical Regulations – Apply to ALL New Tenancies (including renewals) from 1 JUNE 2020 There has been a lot of confusion surrounding the government guidance on 5 yearly electrical inspections and implementation dates. Original guidance was for the regulations to apply to new tenancies from 1 July 2020, updated guidance stated tenancies which began ON … Read more
Three judges say landlords can serve a Section 21 notice even if a gas safety certificate has been issue after they move in, but the comment leave the door open for an appeal and likely Supreme Court hearing. The Court of Appeal has handed down judgement on the contentious Trecarrell House vs Patricia Rouncefield case and has … Read more
New regulations coming in for ALL NEW tenancies from 1 July 2020 AND For all existing tenancies from 1 April 2021 (1) A private landlord (as defined in section 122(6) of the Housing and Planning Act 2016) who grants or intends to grant a specified tenancy must— (a) ensure that the electrical safety standards are … Read more
The CRLA joined with other agent and landlord bodies to work together as a coalition to oppose the loss of Section 21. The press release from the coalition was released today.