Right to rent check – reminder

This applies to England only During the coronavirus pandemic, right to rent identification checks could be carried out using a digital copy of the applicant’s acceptable documents. The person granting the occupation could then check the person’s ID via live...

Reminder – New smoke and carbon monoxide regulations

This applies to England only As we wrote about in August new Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Regulations come into force on 1 October 2022. These regulations amend the 2015 regulations and will apply to the social rented sector as well as the private rented sector PRS. The...

A Decent Homes Standard in the private rented sector: Consultation

This applies to England only The Department of Levelling Up, Housing & Communities has opened a consultation seeking views from letting agents, landlords and tenants on the introduction and enforcement of the Decent Homes Standard in the private rented sector. The...

The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022

This applies to England only The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022 On 6 June 2022, we published an article to confirm draft regulations had been written to amend The Smoke and Carbon monoxide Alarm Regulations 2015. These regulations have...

Renters’ Reform – Call for Evidence

This applies to England The Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities recently released a Renters’ Reform White Paper. Which will impact the future for the private rented sector.  The have suggested a 12 point plan which will include: Decent Homes Targeted...