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...
The cost of renting a home in the UK has long been a hot topic. With each passing year, rent prices keep rising, and it looks like 2023 will be no exception as the rental market shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, property experts are currently agreeing on...
Our Spring maintenance checklist suggests that should be being performed and there’s definitely something about the satisfaction of a good spring clean! So what jobs do we suggest should be focused upon at this time of year… Structural maintenance: Roof...
If your tenants have an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST), they are legally obligated to remain in their tenancy until the end of the fixed term of the agreement. They are responsible for paying the rent in full up until that point. There are times though when you may...
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