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...

Renters’ Reform – Grounds for Possession

This applies to England With the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities announcing they will abolish section 21’s, they have proposed strengthening section 8 grounds for possession. These are set to include: Sale of a Property –  There will be a...

Renters’ Reform – Tenancies

This applies to England only Currently the landlord or agent tends to offer a tenant a fixed term tenancy for six or twelve months. The Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities have suggested that following the Renters’ Reform proposals going through, all...

White paper released

This applies to England only The Department of Levelling up, Housing & Communities has now published the Renters Reform White paper Please see the link below for the full content....