As a landlord, you have a certain responsibility towards your tenants, but how far does this go? For instance, is the landlord responsible if a tenant falls on a staircase with no handrail or bannister? The Case In the case of Sternbaum v Dhesi, this exact topic was discussed after 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…
A landmark case has just been decided that tested the boundaries of tenants’ human rights. In this month’s column, we explain what it means for landlords… Last month, the Supreme Court was asked to consider if a possession order granted to a private landlord was in breach of his tenant’s Read more…
The government is taking steps to weed out rogue landlords and letting agents. In this month’s column, Alex Byard looks at what this means for the rest of the private rental sector… I have heard the government is trying to tackle bad practise. What will this mean for us law Read more…