Selling your house is one way to resolve a boundary dispute, although it’s probably not the outcome you’d expect. We kick off the New Year with another warning about the dangers that lie over the garden fence. Following last month’s discussion about the emotional and financial costs of boundary disputes, Read more…
Jeremy Corbyn told the Independent recently that Labour’s next manifesto will contain plans to scrap laws allowing “no fault” evictions. Mr Corbyn wants more regulation of the private rented sector and believes the policy will help to reduce homelessness. Whilst this is only a comment in an interview and may never Read more…
On 1st November 2017, details of the government’s proposed ban on unfair letting agent fees emerged, with the publication of the draft Tenant Fees Bill. The government aims to make lettings fees fairer and more transparent, and to give greater protection to tenants. The bill is not yet law. However, Read more…
Our last blog on unlawful evictions prompted a flurry of feedback, so this month, We look at how to remove a problem tenant and keep the law on your side… As my last article on the unlawful eviction of tenants elicited numerous enquiries, I thought it would be timely to Read more…
If a landlord is having financial trouble, it can have a devastating impact on helpless victims. This month, we look at the rights of tenants when their rented property is repossessed… One of the questions I am asked frequently by landlords, tenants and even letting agents, is what happens when Read more…
Concerns about the leasehold system are a hot topic in the press, mainly due to claims of rising ground rents. This month, we discuss the problem and action that is being taken… As leasehold properties are commonplace around here, homeowners, including landlords with houses of this nature, should be aware Read more…
Untidy tenants are leaving councils with a hefty cleaning bill. We highlight the war on waste management being waged in the rental sector… Research commissioned in London identified waste management as a serious issue among the private rental market, not just in the capital, but across the UK. The transient Read more…
The student rental market is once again in full swing. In this month’s column we explain why a tenancy agreement should be the first set text of the year… It’s that time again. Students are either starting or returning to university and in many cases, agreeing to rent a property Read more…
In the heat of evicting tenants it is hard to keep your head, but taking the law into your own hands can be a costly mistake. A number of cases this year have served as a reminder to landlords that you cannot evict tenants unlawfully without repercussions. In simple terms, Read more…
You are a fortunate landlord if you’ve never had to apply for a possession order. But did you know it could be suspended? In this month’s column, we explains why… When a tenant is in breach of your agreement, you can apply for possession and an order should be granted Read more…