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Introduced to raise the standards of living for tenants. Landlords have no new obligations as part of this Act, however, landlords must meet existing responsibilities

Gillian Kerr (SWLA Office Manager) attended the meeting on 13th March 2019 hosted by Bristol City Council. The meeting included a licencing update from all

Items discussed included energy efficiency ratings in the private rented sector; the next year will see many private rented properties having to be brought up

Landlord Accreditation Training Course  Monday 3rd June 2019 – 9:30 – 4:30pm Venue – Astor Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA Price –

Compliance with the new rules on septic tanks is required by 1st January 2020. Homeowners will need to upgrade their drainage systems in order to

From 1st April 2019, letting agents must belong to an approved CMP scheme. As part of this scheme, they must; display a certificate within branch

Landlord Training Course – Legal Update 2019  Tuesday 30th April 2019 – 9:30am – 4:30pm  Venue – Charter Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1

Wednesday 27th February 2019, SWLA’s Vice Chair attended the liaison group meeting at Torquay Town Hall. Items discussed included the Extension of Mandatory HMO Licencing

Steve Lees (SWLA Chair) and Iain Maitland (SWLA Vice Chair) attended a Refugee Awareness Conference at Plumer House, Plymouth on Tuesday 26th February hosted by

Wednesday 24th April 2019  7.30pm Future Inn Hotel – Plymouth- 1 William Prance Rd, Plymouth PL6 5ZD   Speakers; Russell Corre, The Sheriff’s Office Rapid Eviction

Today we have published our new Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement document. There are a few minor amendments to allow for the changes that are imminent