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Thank you to members who attended our AGM this week, and thanks to members who sent their apologies. Steve Lees, SWLA Chair, lead the evening,

We often meet Shelter and Citizens Advice representatives at local housing meetings, so it was a welcome change to welcome Jack, Jaroslava and Sarah to

Exposure to mould can cause respiratory illnesses, allergies and asthma, and can sometimes be fatal. In 2020, two-year-old Awaab Ishak died after prolonged exposure to

As of 22nd January 2024 For landlords the fines increased from £80 per lodger and £1,000 per occupier for a first breach to up to

Plymouth City Council are working with South West Landlords Association to drive up the standards of accommodation on offer in our city. They are providing

  For further information see the TradePoint website; https://www.trade-point.co.uk/

A recent court case has highlighted the importance of landlords providing tenants with documentation. A new boiler was installed at the start of a tenancy,

Around 1.6 million private renters are set to receive a substantial boost to their housing support in April, as the Government lays legislation to increase

Wednesday 24th January 2024 – 7.30pm start – Future Inn Plymouth – Members Only

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