Private landlords won’t be able to evict tenants at short notice anymore without a good reason; this could be the end of no-fault evictions. Section 21 notices allow landlords to evict renters after their fixed-term tenancy period ends, even if there is no real reason for the eviction. Such a situation results in unhappy renters,…Continue reading
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Landlords Need A Licence for Houses in Multiple Occupation – Or Be Forced to Repay Rent
Starting from 1st October 2018, landlords must hold a licence for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO), and failure to do so may force them to pay back a year’s worth of rent. This new rule is an amendment to the 2006 regulations made under the Housing Act. It requires landlords who manage an HMO with five…Continue reading
Regulations of Landlords and Tenants Are Set To Become More Strict
A recent Conservative Party conference announced plans to develop the regulation of tenants and landlords, with the aim to improve the way that disputes are managed and resolved. Quicker and fairer decisions are expected to be one of the positive results of the plans. All landlords in the private rented sector will have to become…Continue reading