Author: SWLA

PLYMOUTH CRACKDOWN ON THE HARASSMENT AND ILLEGAL EVICTION OF TENANTS

Rogue landlords who harass or illegally evict tenants are the subject of a new crackdown in Plymouth.  Plymouth City Council is working in partnership with…

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SECTION 8 AND SECTION 13 NOTICES

Section 8 (Notice seeing Possession of a Property Let on an Assured Tenancy) and Section 13(2) (Notice for proposing a new rent under an Assured…

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…

Next Landlord Accreditation Course – Newton Abbot

DON’T MISS OUT – FEW PLACES LEFT Friday 18th March 2016 – 9:15 – 4:30pm Venue – The long Room, Old Forde House, Teignbridge District…