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…
Can you become a landlord by accident? According to Anna Pettinger, it is not as uncommon as you may think, but doesn’t hold any weight with the courts… I accidentally became a landlord and wasn’t aware of my duties and obligations. Will the court understand? You would be surprised how Read more…
New regulations have come into force this month to reduce the risk of electrical fires in rental properties. Anna Pettinger highlights what this means for landlords… I understand I must now have regular electrical inspections carried out on my rental property. Why is this? On April 1, the Electrical Safety Read more…
The ban on evicting residential tenants has been in place for almost a year now. This month, Anna Pettinger looks ahead to when it might end… As we are heading out of lockdown, can I start the process of evicting my tenant? On several occasions in the last 12 months, Read more…
Just before Christmas the government introduced a temporary ban on evictions in the UK. This month, Anna Pettinger discusses what this means for landlords… My tenants haven’t paid rent since October. Can I have them evicted? Tenants falling behind on their rent has been a hugely worrying outcome of Covid-19. 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…
Last year, legislation was introduced banning tenant fees. As Anna Pettinger explains, landlords need to be aware it has now been extended to existing tenancies… My tenants of two years want me to renew their contract. Can I charge them a fee to cover the work involved? At the beginning Read more…
Emergency legislation relating to residential possession proceedings has been introduced by the government. This month, Anna Pettinger outlines how it continues to impact landlords in these uncertain times… My tenants haven’t paid rent since February. Am I likely to regain possession of my property any time soon? As I discussed Read more…
It has been announced that Landlords of commercial premises will not able to evict their tenants for non-payment of rent, using either peaceable re-entry, or by using the s.146 notice procedure. This will apply for a minimum period of the date upon which the Coronavirus Act 2020 comes into force Read more…
The safety of tenants is of increasing interest to the government. This month, Anna Pettinger highlights new legislation concerning electrical standards that is likely to be approved and come into force soon… New electrical safety legislation has been drafted recently and was presented to parliament last month. Although the Electrical Read more…