Author: SWLA
Tenant Fees Bill in final stages
The Tenant Fees Bill 2017-2019 is due it’s 3rd and final reading on 15th January 2019 in the House of Lords. Once the final reading…
ICO issues first fines to organisations who have not paid the data protection fee
All organisations, companies and sole traders that process personal data must pay an annual fee to the ICO unless they are exempt. Fines for not…
SWLA Office Christmas Opening Hours
The SWLA office will be closed from 3pm Friday 21st December 2018 and will re-open at 10am on Wednesday 2nd January 2019. Emails and telephone…
SWLA Members – 5% Discount at B&Q
As of Monday 10th December 2018, SWLA members with a B&Q Trade Point Card receive 5% off B&Q purchases (to exclude local clearance items, vouchers…
West of England Landlord Panel Meeting, Bristol
On Wednesday 5th December, Gillian (SWLA Office Manager) attended the West of England Landlord Panel Meeting. Items discussed included Bristol’s proposed Additional Licencing Fee update,…
Teignbridge District Council Stakeholders Housing Event
On Friday 16th November, Gillian Kerr (Office Manager) and Iain Maitland (Vice Chair of SWLA) attended a Teignbridge District Council Stakeholders Event in Kennford. Housing…
Landlord Training Course
Landlord Training Course End of Tenancy including Repossessions Monday 4th February 2019 – 9:30am – 4:30pm Venue – Charter Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth…
Landlord Accreditation Training Course
Landlord Accreditation Training Course Tuesday 29th January 2019 – 9:30 – 4:30pm Venue – Astor Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA Price –…
Shelter – Help for Tenants Applying for Benefits in Plymouth
If your tenant is struggling with their finances or benefit claim, you can direct them to Shelter for help. Shelter are opening their Information Resource…
Meeting with Councillor Chris Penberthy, Portfolio Holder for Housing and Co-operative Development, Plymouth City Council
SWLA Chair Steve Lees, Vice Chair Iain Maitland and Policy Officer Linda Johns met with Matt Garrett (Head of Community Connections PCC) and Councillor Chris…
SWLA Christmas Open Office Afternoon
Wednesday 12th December 3pm – 6pm Come and join SWLA staff, committee and members for a mince pie and a drink. All members welcome.
SWLA Chair Attends Shelter Meeting in Plymouth
Steve Lees (SWLA Chair) attended the Shelter meeting on Monday 5th November 2018 with PATH, CAB, Plymouth City Council, Plymouth Homes 4 Let and other…