This procedure is stated in Section 13 of the Housing Act 1988 and is only available for periodic assured and assured shorthold tenancies. It can’t be used for common law tenancies or during a fixed term. You need to use the proper form of notice which is a...
This article highlights the best ways to reduce the risk of future problems and unnecessary expenses with some handy advice for protecting your home in these colder months. With the night are getting longer, and the temperature is dropping, there is more likelihood of...
The buy-to-let sector is highly competitive and, not surprisingly, the landlords who are most successful are the ones who appreciate the importance of making their properties attractive to their desired tenant market. Regardless of whether you are a seasoned landlord...
Legionnaires’ disease is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia caused by inhaling small droplets of water containing Legionella bacteria. It can be contracted in various settings, including domestic premises. Landlords have specific obligations to ensure the...
E-bikes and e-scooters have been associated with more than a hundred fires already this year, some of which have been fatal. The Guardian reported in May 2023 that there had been 102 fires associated with e-bikes and scooters so far, with at least 190 injured and...
You cannot charge tenants for cleaning in all situations – as this would be a fee and would be in breach of the Tenants Fees legislation. However, the tenant fees legislation does not prevent you from claiming damages for losses suffered by you due to tenants’ breach...
You have finally decided to fly the nest, leave the safety of your parents’ home and move into your first rented property. This can be a very exciting time, but also quite daunting. It is likely to be the first time you’ll ever have had to pay your own bills,...
Investing in property has long been regarded as a solid strategy for generating passive income and building long-term wealth. One of the fundamental decisions an aspiring property investor faces though, is whether to buy an apartment or a house as a rental property....
It’s a fact of life that pests and vermin can sometimes invade your living space – whether this be annoying insects, rodents scurrying around, or other unwanted creatures. But who bears the responsibility for tackling these unwelcome guests in a rented...
It’s been a long time coming, but the biggest legal change in a generation is finally before Parliament. Originally proposed back in 2019, the Renters Reform Bill contains sweeping and landmark reforms, aimed at improving the rental system in England. The bill claims...
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