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SWLA Meet Councillor Chris Penberthy and Matt Garrett, Service Director for Community Connections Plymouth City Council
Steve Lees (SWLA Chair) and Iain Maitland (SWLA Vice-Chair) met with Matt Garrett and Councillor Penberthy on Wednesday 22nd May to discuss the Private Rented…
Right to Rent Checks
The Home Office have released Brexit Guidance on Right to Rent. Until 1 January 2021 EU, EEA and Swiss citizens will continue to be able…
New Section 21 6a Form
A new version of Form 6a which is used to issue notice under Section 21 in England will be released on the 1st June 2019…
Teignbridge Landlord Open Evening, Thursday 23 May 2019, Newton Abbot
Whether you are a seasoned landlord, or a first time buyer, this event offers free advice on all aspects of letting property. SWLA will have a…
SWLA General Meeting
We had a great turn out for our General Meeting on Wednesday 24th April at the Future Inn, Plymouth. Over 80 of our members came…
Section 21- Government Announces End to Unfair Evictions
At present, the government is proposing a consultation on the abolition of Section 21 repossessions, in the private rented sector. Please be reassured, we will…
New Inventory Guide for Landlords
https://www.tenancydepositscheme.com/resources/files/TDS%20Guide%20to%20Inventories%20Check%20in%20and%20Check%20out%20Reports.pdf A new guide on how to complete inventories on tenant ‘check in’ and ‘check out’ has been designed to help landlords and agents avoid…
Government Guidance Released for Landlords and Agents
Tenant Fees Act 2019 – comes into effect on 01 June 2019. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/791273/TFA_Guidance_for_LandlordsAgents.pdf Included in the comprehensive guide; What fees can you ask a tenant…
SWLA Attend the Largest Landlord Expo in the South West
On Tuesday 2nd April 2019, Iain Maitland (Vice Chair), Gillian (Office Manager) and Anna (Senior Administrator) attended the Landlord Expo event in Bristol organised by…
1st April 2019 – Mandatory Client Money Protection for Agents
From 1st April 2019, letting and property management agents must belong to an approved CMP scheme. As part of this scheme, they must; – display…
Guide for Landlords; Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government have published the following guidance and advice for landlords about the minimum standards required to let domestic…
