
Outcomes of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) Review
Local councils use the HHSRS risk evaluation tool to assess health and safety hazards in people’s homes. If an HHSRS assessment identifies that a hazard
Local councils use the HHSRS risk evaluation tool to assess health and safety hazards in people’s homes. If an HHSRS assessment identifies that a hazard
The Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service (HLPAS: Free legal advice and representation for tenants facing eviction) – launched on 01 August 2023 and many tenants
The Renters (Reform) Bill had its Second Reading in the Commons on Monday 23 October 2023 and finished Committee stage on Thursday 30 November 2023.
This month’s 30 minute Ashley Taylors Legal Webinar looks at the increasing number of challenges to Section 21 actions caused by simple, easy to avoid
National Trading Standards has published guidance for letting agents and landlords to improve material information in property listings. Material information is any information that a
**CRITERIA MUST BE MET TO QUALIFY FOR FUNDING** There is currently funding available to improve the energy efficiency of Privately Rented properties. This funding is
Article by GoSimpleTax Life can be busy when you’re a landlord. Leaving aside managing your property and tenants, many landlords must also cope with the
New legislation came into force on 01 December 2023, putting an end to the practice of disaggregating houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) and clarifying who
Good news for landlords earning under £30,000 a year – the government have no plans to make them use the HMRC’s MTD scheme. The announcement
Some takeaways from Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement – Unfreezing Local Housing Allowance Rates. LHA to cover at least 30% of local market rents. The government
On 07 September 2023 the government released a publication named ‘Understanding and addressing the health risks of damp and mould in the home’. The publication
Plymouth Citizens Advice have created a booklet for tenants to highlight landlord and tenants repair/maintenance responsibilities. Landlords may like to share the booklet with their
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