Jenrick silent on PRS in conference speech

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Anyone watching Robert Jenrick at the Conservative Conference hoping for news on the PRS would be sadly disappointed – or could it be no news is good news? The Housing Secretary told the party conference in Manchester there was a need to build new homes ‘of all tenures’ and outlined a four-point plan for housing. […]

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AST for tenant’s lodger?

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My tenant in a very popular area of the city occupies a Victorian terraced house with three double bedrooms and two receptions. She is self employed and has been there for over three years living with her two children.

The house is under utilised as it is easily big enough to accommodate four adults which is my preferred model of tenancy.

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Section 21: RLA research in new Commons report

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RLA research looking at Section 21 repossessions has been quoted extensively in a new report by the House of Commons Library. The Commons Library has published a paper providing background on the use of Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 to gain repossession, and the government’s plans to abolish it.  Ministers announced the controversial proposals on April […]

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Welsh Government backs working groups recommendations on De-carbonation of homes

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Proposals put forward by an independent working group looking at the decarbonisation of existing homes have been backed by the Welsh Housing Minister. The RLA contributed to the working group as an independent stakeholder. The purpose of the group was to scope out recommendations for how to country could meet its goal to reduce the […]

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RICS publishes advice on fire safety

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Fire Safety:

Following on from
last week’s fire door safety week, the importance of fire safety in
rental property and high rise blocks is emphasised to property owners
further by the publication of The Royal Institution of Chartered
Surveyors (RICS) fire safety guide. It highlights the
responsibilities of landlords and tenants in keeping properties safe.

According to RICS,
there is still a continuing problem and a significant number of
deaths and injuries each year from fires in residential properties.
The RICS guide therefore has been written with landlords, homeowners
and residential tenants in mind.

RICS says:

“With recent fires in residential property, there is an urgent need for the public, landlords and residents to be aware of what can cause fires and the measures they should take to stay safe. RICS is acting in the public interest in publishing this fire safety guide, which we hope will be of benefit widely.�

The guide has been
prepared by RICS Chartered Building Surveyors and a “multi-discipline
advisory group� experienced in the complex area of fire safety
design and regulation. The advice covers fire detection, reacting to
and extinguishing fires as well as guidance on accessibility and
special needs assistance.

For rented or shared
accommodation (HMOs), the guidance includes defining landlords’
obligations with appliances, furniture and alarm systems, clarifying
exactly where responsibility lies in these situations.

For residents, the
guide emphases the importance of acting quickly and safely in the
event of a fire in a residential home. This including smoking,
including e-cigarettes and vaping, candles, electric circuit
overloads and furniture. It says “the most fundamental fire
precaution to take is to plan and memorise escape routes.�

Last week’s Fire Door Safety Week was organised by the British Woodworking Federation, with the aim of stamping out bad practice and raising awareness of the important role that fire doors play.

There are a number
of resources for landlords and tenants on the link above to the fire
door safety website.

Helen Hewitt, Chief
Executive of the British Woodworking Federation, has said:

“We all need to
feel protected, and especially so when we are asleep. Fire doors play
a vital role as the first line of defence against fire and smoke,
containing their spread while buildings are evacuated. But they must
be properly installed and maintained, and good fire safety practice
must be shared and followed.

“That’s why we
continue to raise awareness every year through Fire Door Safety Week.

“Good practice is
especially important in buildings with multiple occupants and
residents who may be vulnerable. It is quite literally a matter of
life and death.�

Practical tips for landlords on fire door inspections are available on the fire door inspection website

Only certified good
quality fire doors should be installed by a competent installer and
regular fire door inspections should be carried out by persons
responsible for the management of a property.

Door frames,
ironmongery, door closers and fire seals are just as important as the
door itself – these all work together to provide a fire tight
barrier lasting long enough to enable escape and prevent the spread
of the fire.

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Section 21 ban would devastate PRS

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The private rented sector (PRS) would shrink by 20% if Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions are banned, according to a new economic analysis report*.

A new deal for renters? The unintended consequences of abolishing Section 21, by Capital Economics on behalf of the National Landlords Association (NLA)

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Newly separated mother with children?

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I have just had an enquiry for my rental property from a lady with 2 children who is about to separate from her husband. They are currently in rented property.

As the decision has only just been made

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