It can be a shock to find unexpected residents in your rental property. This month, Anna Pettinger explains how to deal with an unlawful sub-let… I have discovered my tenant has moved out of the property he rents from me and is sub-letting it to several families. What should I Read more…
Keeping track of legislation changes can be extremely challenging for landlords. This month, Anna Pettinger highlights new ‘right to rent’ rules introduced since Brexit… I’ve heard ‘right to rent’ checks are changing. Is this correct? The Immigration Act 2014 makes it a legal requirement for private landlords to carry out Read more…
Even though the courts are holding possession hearings again, private landlords still face an uphill battle to evict tenants in arrears. This month, Anna Pettinger highlights the problems faced in areas under local lockdown… I obtained a possession order at the beginning of March, but my rental property is in Read more…
When troublesome tenants won’t leave, what should you do? This month, we highlight how important it is for landlords to follow the correct eviction procedure… The court has granted me a possession order, but my tenants won’t move out. Is there anything I can do while I’m waiting for bailiffs Read more…
The government introduced a wide-reaching ban on tenant fees at the beginning of this month. Sabrina Rahman highlights how landlords must respond to the changes… I understand tenants can no longer be charged for various services, such as referencing. How will this affect me as a landlord? Back in February Read more…
Are Section 21 notices evictions ‘on a whim’ as reported in the Independent or vital legislation for landlords? As a landlord, should I be concerned about recent reports suggesting Section 21 notices are to be scrapped? The government’s housing secretary said recently that Section 21 evictions are one of the Read more…
A recent high court ruling has thrown the Right-to-Rent scheme into confusion. This month, Anna Pettinger explains your current legal position… How do I ensure my tenant is entitled to rent in the UK? Am I allowed to request ID documents as evidence? Under section 22 of the Immigration Act Read more…
I’ve heard the government is to ban letting fees. Will this have a direct effect on me as a landlord? The Tenant Fees Bill will be implemented in June (having been postponed from April) and will stop charges being levied against assured shorthold tenancies, including student lets. As such, it Read more…
Forward planning is the key to staying on the right side of private tenancy laws. I thought I’d begin the new year with a review of my responsibilities as a landlord. What changes lie ahead and what preparations do I need to make? I’m sure most private landlords would agree Read more…
Failing to issue tenants with a gas safety certificate could cost you the right to repossess your rented property. I’ve heard the gas safety regulations could prevent me from serving a Section 21 notice. Is this true? If you are a private landlord and you have not complied with the Read more…