‘MOT style’ gas safety checks come into force

‘MOT style’ gas safety checks come into force

On 6 April 2018 the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 came into force. The changes come following a consultation carried out by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) between November 2016 and January 2017. Prior to the amendment, the 1998...
Banning order offences are introduced today

Banning order offences are introduced today

Today the Government will introduce banning orders on rogue landlords and letting agents. Local authorities in England can apply to the First-tier Tribunal to issue a banning order against the landlord or agent. The Housing and Planning Act 2016 (Banning Order...
Tenant Fee Bill under pre-legislative scrutiny

Tenant Fee Bill under pre-legislative scrutiny

Following the launch of the Governments Draft Tenant Fees Bill the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee (MHCLG) has been asked by the Secretary of State to carry out a pre-legislative scrutiny of the draft bill. On the 26 March 2018 the...

Licensing of agents on the cards

In October 2017 there was a 6 week call for evidence about regulating all agents. On the 1st April 2018 the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) released a press statement explaining what they see as the way forward. This will involve an...