Author: SWLA
Coronavirus – Tenancy Deposit Scheme FAQs pre, mid and post tenancy
https://www.tenancydepositscheme.com/covid-19/
Coronavirus – 26/03/2020 Landlords Notice Increased to 3 Months (New Form 6a & Form 3). 27/03/2020 All Existing Possession Cases Suspended for 3 Months
The Government has brought forward a package of measures to protect renters affected by Coronavirus. No renter will be forced out of their home. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/government-support-available-for-landlords-and-renters-reflecting-the-current-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak…
Coronavirus – Financial Support for Self-employed
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced, on 26th March, a new Self-employment Income Support Scheme for self-employed individuals (including members of partnerships) whose income has been negatively…
Coronavirus – Business Rate Relief Extended to Letting Agents
The Government have confirmed that business rates relief has been extended to estate and letting agents. Offices that have closed due to the measured implemented…
Coronavirus – Gas Safety
ALL INFORMATION IN THIS POST IS FROM GAS SAFE – HSE https://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/help-and-advice/covid-19-advice-and-guidance/landlords/ Landlords have a duty of care to their tenants. This is a legal…
Coronavirus – Guidance for Letting Agents – Offices to Close
We still await official guidance from the Government for landlords and letting agents. In the meantime, ARLA/Propertymark have spoken with a senior civil servant who…
Coronavirus – Ban on Evictions & Mortgage Payment Holiday Extended to Landlords
18th March 2020 – Government announces radical package of measures to protect renters and landlords affected by Coronavirus. Emergency legislation to suspend new evictions from…
SWLA President Iain Maitland on BBC Radio Devon- Coronavirus and the Impact on Tenants and Landlords
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p084p4bn
Coronavirus; Boris Johnson Announces That Renters are to be Protected from Eviction
18th March 2020. Boris Johnson confirms the government will bring forward legislation “to protect private renters from eviction” but will also avoid “pass[ing] on the…
Coronavirus; The Financial Help for Tenants and Landlords
Many people are going to see their jobs and incomes hit by the economic effects of Coronavirus. For business and self employment support measures, see…
Cancellation of Meetings
We have been advised by the Organisers of the Landlord Expo in Bristol on the 26th March, that due to the Coronavirus it has been…
Coronavirus – Advice for Landlords
For up to date news and information see the gov.uk website; https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus And NHS website; https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ Tenants may seek advice from their landlord, in which…
