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The usual routes for landlords to seek possession Section 21 process Landlords are often left in situations when the fixed term of a tenancy agreement comes to an end and the tenant fails to vacate. For some landlords, they are happy to let the tenant...
The implementation of ‘Awaab’s Law’ in July 2023 into the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 came after the death of 2-year-old Awaab Ishak in December 2020. His cause of death was a respiratory condition which resulted from prolonged...
Following the delivery of the King’s speech on 7th November 2023, there are many elements for not only landlords to consider, but also for tenants to also consider. There is currently a blanket ban on pets in any rented property, banning pets of any...
A recent case has dealt with the issue of how many deposit regulation breaches can be claimed for in respect of the same deposit. In this case, the landlords entered a 12 month fixed term tenancy with the tenants which then turned into a statutory period...
A recent case heard on 4 December 2023 finally gave some clarity to the question of whether a building regulations compliance certificate (BRCC) needs to be served in order to serve a valid section 21 notice. A BRCC is a certificate issued by a gas...
Charities must comply with certain specific provisions of legislation when making disposals of property. The main rules have been dealt with under the Charities Act 2011, but this has now been adapted by the provisions of the Charities Act 2022. ...
The issue of late payments continues to plague thousands of small business owners across the UK. On average, most small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are awaiting a backlog of payments of around £27,000, which equates to around one...
The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement provided a mixed bag for SMEs. Whilst there were some significant announcements on business rates and taxes that will be broadly welcomed, there were some missing pieces of the puzzle. One of the most acute...
When a landlord wants to evict a tenant by serving a Section 21 notice, there are certain obligations that they must follow to ensure that their notice is valid. Following the correct rules and procedures will prevent unwanted delays in issuing court...
The Renters Reform Bill was introduced to deliver the government’s commitment to bringing a fairer renter’s market for tenants. The aim of the bill was to abolish no fault evictions and to reform the landlord’s grounds for possession. ...
