Practice Direction 55C
Practice direction 55C (PD55C) came into force on 23 August 2020. It provided temporary provisions relating to possession proceedings during the coronavirus pandemic. Parts of this rule are due to come to an end on 30 November 2021. However para 6.1 and 6.2 of the...
Consultation
This applies to England & Wales The Government has launched a consultation for eight weeks, which looks at how to improve support for tenants that are being evicted. The key proposals in the consultation are: remodel the delivery of the Housing Possession Court...
Smoke and carbon monoxide consultation update
Smoke and carbon monoxide consultation update Applies to England only Back in November the Government opened a consultation regarding smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Currently a carbon monoxide alarm is only required in a room that is used partly or wholly as living...
Serving a section 21 and the return of a security deposit
Serving a section 21 and the return of a security deposit If the landlord or agent has not protected the security deposit within 30 days of receipt of the funds, they would be in breach of deposit legislation, and would be required to return the security deposit back...
Gas Safety breaches Rent to rent lets may seen like a good idea with the promise of guaranteed rent, but it is very easy for breaches to occur under on of the many regulations that are in place to protect the landlord, tenant and the property. Burghill Farms, a...
Energy efficiency funding
In light of the Climate change conference currently being held in Glasgow, The Department for Business Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) have announced they will fund £4.3 million to councils across the country. The funding will support local radio ads, road...
Funding to support low income tenants
This applies to England Only The Department for Levelling Up Housing and Communities (DLUHC) released a Press Release on 23 October stating that a one off winter payment of £65 million as a support package for vulnerable renters will be available. What this means is...
Understanding the possession process
For England & Wales Today, updated guidance for understanding the possession action process for landlords has been released. If your tenants do not vacate the property by the date given in an order for possession. Then you will need to apply to court for a warrant...
Guidance for Moving Home in England
The Government released updated guidance for Moving Home during and coronavirus (Covid19) and COVID-19 and renting: guidance for landlords, tenants and local authorities. These cover best practice for how businesses can mitigate risks by carrying out a workplace risk...
Section 21 and Section 8 notice periods
England Only Section 21 and Section 8 notice periods On 8 September the Government confirmed that notice periods will return to the pre-pandemic levels from 01 October 2021. This means that a section 21 notice is valid for six months from date of service. At least...
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