Jun
14

Surrender of Tenancy Agreement

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UPDATED – 14th June 2017 – this is still as valid today as it was when first published on 21st August 2014  I have just helped my brother to draft a Surrender of Tenancy Agreement, you can download a copy at the foot of this article, but the story behind it is an interesting one too…. Read more

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Jun
14

Do Councils and Housing Associations run HMOs? If not, why not?

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This is a query best suited for members of this site who understand the state housing sector better than I. Do councils or housing associations operate HMOs? I’ve never heard of one, but perhaps there are a few scattered around. If the answer is no, why don’t they? Is there some legal restriction, or is… Read more

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Jun
14

One year of RLA Inventory Plus

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This month we’re celebrating a successful first year of our RLA Inventory Plus platform. To mark the anniversary we’ve reflected on the last twelve months of development and are preparing for a future where inventories are becoming more important for landlords. Over the last 12 months the RLA Inventory Plus team has been committed to creating ‘Easy […]

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Jun
14

RLA June & July Training Update

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Legislation, finances, property management, contractual obligations are amongst some of the responsibilities of landlords and letting agents. This requires a plethora of knowledge and skill. But how do you best acquire this kind of education? The RLA offers a large suite of courses which allow you to select the specific subject you require more confidence […]

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Jun
14

Doing a deal with a tenant who is in arrears?

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We have a tenant who, as of today, owes almost £2000 in rent. He has been on a monthly periodic tenancy since the end of his six month AST. Payment has been erratic, but with reminders, he had been keeping up until a few months ago. We could serve him with two months notice (presumably… Read more

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Jun
14

Alok Sharma is the new Minister of State for Housing and Planning

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Alok Sharma, MP for Reading West has replaced Gavin Barwell as the new Minister of State for Housing and Planning. However, this role is not deemed important enough under Theresa May to be a Cabinet position. Alok Sharma under the DCLG will now be responsible for: Housing supply policy Home ownership policy Planning policy Planning… Read more

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Jun
14

RLA Welcomes New Housing Minister

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Alok Sharma MP (Reading West) has been appointed the new Housing and Planning Minister having previously been a Junior Foreign office Minister. The RLA would like to congratulate Mr Sharma on his appointment and we are writing to him seeking an early meeting. Commenting on the appointment of Reading West MP, Alok Sharma, as the […]

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Jun
14

Private Tenancies & European Convention on Human Rights

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Test Case McDonald v McDonald [2016]: On the 15th of June 2016 the Supreme Court in London held that an occupier of land occupied by a private individual, in a residential tenancy in this case, could not raise an Article 8 defence (Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights ECHR) to a claim for […]

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Jun
14

To Trust or Not To Trust – Transferring To Spouse

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I have 2 rental properties. One rental property is mortgage free and the other property has a mortgage. Both the rental properties are under my name. My wife has no income and hence doesn’t pay any tax.  I am considering transferring my mortgage free property to my wife and then getting a mortgage on this… Read more

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