Right to rent in England from 6 April 2022

Right to rent in England from 6 April 2022 From today certain rules and which documents can be accepted, have changed. Here are some key points that are relevant. If an applicant or tenant is a British or Irish citizen then a valid or expired passport is acceptable....

Homes for Ukraine refugees scheme

We are sure you all agree  the Ukrainians are facing great difficulties and horrendous situations, and would like to be able to help them. There is a lot of uncertainty as to how this will affect private landlords and tenants who would like to become a sponsor. We can...

Ukraine Housing Scheme

We are sure you will all agree that what is happening in Ukraine, naturally, is very upsetting and as a nation we all try to do all we can to help. This may include donations of clothes, toiletries or money. The Department for Levelling Up has announced an incentive...

Further right to rent check updates for landlords and agents.

This applies to England Further right to rent check updates for landlords and agents. Landlord and agent right to rent checks were due to return to the pre pandemic checks on 6 April 2022. However today (22 February 2022) the government has confirmed this date has now...

Northwood Solihull Ltd v Cooke – Court of Appeal

This case is based on a rent to rent tenancy. Northwood rented the property from the landlord and sublet the property to a tenant, this made Northwood the landlord. The tenant argued the section 8 and the prescribed information had not been signed correctly, as the...