Month: June 2020
Section 21 & Gas Safety Record Before Occupation
Of course, landlords need to ensure that they provide a Gas Safety Certificate to a tenant before occupation. However, what if this certificate is given…
Free Landlord Webinar – Life After Lockdown, Back to Business
Tuesday 30th June 2020, 2pm Hosted by Paul Shamplina, Landlord Action and Fran Miller, Bristol City Council. Sign up here; https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6499132275425335053 Paul Shamplina has 28 years’…
Coronavirus – Ban on Evictions Extended by 2 Months to Further Protect Renters
Suspension of evictions from social or private rented accommodation extended by 2 months New court rules will ensure vulnerable renters will be protected when the…
Coronavirus – HMO Landlords – Discretionary Business Grant Launched
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-the-coronavirus-local-authority-discretionary-grants-fund What is the purpose of the Discretionary Business Grants? The discretionary fund will support businesses who have fixed costs and have been affected by…
Coronavirus – NHS Announce Stay at Home Measures on the Back of New Test and Trace Service
With effect from 28 May 2020, individuals who have been notified that they have had contact with an infected person and instructed to stay at…
Government Publish a ‘Guide for Landlords: electrical safety standards in the private rented sector’
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electrical-safety-standards-in-the-private-rented-sector-guidance-for-landlords-tenants-and-local-authorities/guide-for-landlords-electrical-safety-standards-in-the-private-rented-sector The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 came into force on 1 June 2020. The new regulations will apply…
