All party support for Tenants Fees Bill

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MPs yesterday debated, and approved without a vote, the Tenant Fees Bill at second reading. Opening the debate, the Housing Secretary, James Brokenshire MP, summed up the Bill, which he said takes forward ‘essential measures to promote fairness in the private lettings market’. He said: “It is a Bill that we should all welcome. “The Bill will make […]

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GDPR deadline approaching – don’t get caught out

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Up to 24 different categories of organisations and people may need access to the data landlords hold – which is why it is vital you are ready for the changes coming in under GDPR. The General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), come into force on Friday, with landlords being reminded that – as they provide a service – […]

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All London boroughs now signed up to Mayor’s rogue landlord checker

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All 33 London authorities are now signed up to Sadiq Khan’s rogue landlords database. Working voluntarily in partnership with the Mayor, the 32 boroughs and the City of London have committed to submitting records of successful prosecutions and fines to the Rogue Landlords and Letting Agents Checker, a free online tool which allows Londoners to […]

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Lib Dem call for direct UC payments to landlords

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I just saw that the Liberal Democrat Voice site are calling for landlords to receive the rent direct for tenants in receipt of UC. At least someone has realised that this could be one way to reduce evictions and homelessness.

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Barry’s story – it could have been you!

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Barry’s story was written by the Mark Alexander back in December 2010. It has since been updated and re-published several times. The dates, times and people are fictional but the story is based on real life events.

It’s a modern update of the classic “A Widow’s story”

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GDPR: Do I really need to register with the ICO?

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The RLA has received a number of calls in recent weeks from members unclear as to whether they need to register with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO). Our advice has always been ‘yes’, yet some landlords said they had been given conflicting information. We suspect that some of this is because not all landlords think […]

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Tenant won’t claim his deposit and wants to go to court!

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My brother and I are joint landlords of a few properties. One of our tenants recently gave 30 days written notice to vacate his flat. His deposit had been protected through the DPS and was provided Information how the DPS scheme works etc within the 30 day period when the tenancy commenced around 2 years ago.

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Do I need a new Hmo Licence if I add my spouse to title?

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Hello all, I am in the process of remortgaging a fully licensed HMO flat, that is in my name only and I am adding my Spouse’s name on to the mortgage/title.

The Council is the Freeholder of the property.

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