Month: March 2016

Court Fees for Possession Increased

As of 21st March 2016, the court fees for possession claims have increased by £75.00 as follows: Accelerated possession claim (Section 21 only) from £280.00…

Reminder SWLA Office Opening Times

SWLA Office on 30 Dale Road, Plymouth PL4 6PD, opens between 10am and 3pm – Monday-Friday.  Messages can be left on an answer phone outside…

Landlords Protected over Right to Rent

Landlords will no longer be immediately criminalised for failing to pick up an illegal tenant following a campaign which demanded changes to the Governments Right…

Tenants Right to Request Consent to Energy Efficiency Improvements

With effect from 1st April 2016 tenants will be able to request consent from their landlords to carry out energy efficiency improvements to privately rented…