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Mandatory Electrical Safety Checks
ELECTRICAL SAFETY REGULATIONS TO COME INTO FORCE The Government has laid The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020. What does this mean? Subject to approval by both Houses of Parliament, landlords and...
Posted on Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Rightmove advertising restrictions for DSS/HB
No housing benefits’ in letting listings – an update from the government and action required You may remember that earlier this year the government announced plans to work with key stakeholders in the industry to end the practice of advertisements that exclude tenants receiving housing benefit. At the time, we asked...
Posted on Tuesday, October 8, 2019
MHCLG - A New Deal for Renting: A Consultation
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government A New Deal for Renting: A Consultation Frequently Asked Questions General questions and answers Q What is an assured shorthold tenancy? A: An assured shorthold tenancy is a type of fixed term tenancy under the 1988...
Posted on Wednesday, July 24, 2019
• Government announces end to unfair evictions
· Press release · Government announces end to unfair evictions · Biggest change to the private rental sector for a generation. ·...
Posted on Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Mandatory Electrical Safety Checks
Whilst the implementation date has not yet been clarified, MHCLG has stated its intention to introduce legislation as soon as parliamentary time allows, with letting agents and landlords being given at least six months to familiarise with the new legislation before it comes into force. A transitional period will apply for two...
Posted on Tuesday, February 19, 2019