The Tenant Fees Act 2019, introduced June this year, means thousands of tenants could be owed refunds on deposit fees. This new Government-approved protection scheme has been introduced in an effort to make the rental market fairer. Tenants will be able to see, in the advertised rent, what a property will cost with no hidden…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