Holly Monk

A recent court judgment, in the case of Murphy v Maguire, surrounded the issue of whether the failure to obtain a gas safety certificate covering the commencement of the first tenancy agreement permanently invalidates any section 21 claim. The judge, his...

Almost 4 years since legislation of this nature was first promised, the Renters’ Rights Bill has now completed its final stage in Parliament before it receives Royal Assent. Proposals to end no-fault evictions were first set out in the...

Angela Rayner has now resigned as Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary, following controversy over a property tax issue. This departure is particularly significant when it comes to the Renters’ Rights Bill, as Angela Rayner appeared to be the...

With the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Bill, it will become increasingly important for landlords to set the rent amount carefully. Advertising rent Properties will need to be advertised at a ‘proposed...

Currently, very few landlords allow tenants to keep pets. This can be for many reasons, including the belief that pets will cause damage or nuisance. However, when the Renters’ Rights Bill comes into force, this will no longer be the case....

The Renters’ Rights Bill will significantly increase the local authority powers to enforce landlord regulations in their area. Currently, only a few local authorities carry out enforcement of landlord regulations. In some areas, there is no...

Following the bill’s report stage in the House of Commons on 14 January 2025, the Second Reading took place in the House of Lords on 4 February 2025. This session provided the members with an opportunity to debate the main principles and...