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Renters’ Rights Bill published today - what it means for landlords
The Government has confirmed plans to ban no-fault evictions and in-contract rent increases as it prepares to present the Renters’ Rights Bill to Parliament today. The Bill will abolish Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions for new and existing tenancies and will also end blanket bans for those on benefits or with children.
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5 days ago · Landlord’s fine hiked by £5,500 when appeal fails. Written by: Graham Norwood. A landlord who was fined £37,000 for severe safety violations has had an appeal rejected, and now faces a bill of just over £42,500. ... 18th October 2024. 2 Comments.
Autumn Statement details - Landlord Today
22nd November 2023. 14,998 reads 10 comments. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has used his Autumn Statement to reveal measures affecting both the rental market and the wider property industry. The Local Housing Allowance is to be increased next year to the 30th percentile of local market rents, as requested by numerous landlord and lettings agency groups.
Experts Give Deep Dive into Renters’ Rights Bill Legal Implications
Lawhive’s legal experts have analysed the potential legal consequences of the Renters Rights Bill and its implications should it become law. The Legal Implications of Banning “No-fault” Evictions. “The ban on “no-fault” evictions, which would abolish Section 21 evictions, fundamentally alters the balance of power between landlords ...
Huge leasehold shake-up for landlords and other owners
The government claims that millions of homeowners in England and Wales will be given greater rights, powers, and protections over their homes as part of the most significant reforms to the leasehold system for a generation.
Revealed: five mistakes to avoid as a landlord - Landlord Today
If you’re a first-time landlord, you’ll have so much to think about when you’re preparing to let out your property. Financial considerations and understanding the law on lettings are just two of the subjects you need to get to grips with first.
Going Green: What landlords need to know now - Landlord Today
At the moment landlords are expected to spend up to a cap of £3,500 to improve energy efficiency but there are already calls for this to be upped to £10,000. My view is that the government know full well the risks they would be running here by putting such a huge increase in costs on the private rented sector.
Legal Wrap: a summary of law changes impacting landlords
1. Evictions: Although all evictions were put on hold until after May 31 2021, except in limited circumstances, even now with the ban lifted the government is urging landlords to try to resolve matters amicably. “The government is keen to see landlords and tenants resolving disputes without going to court while the pandemic continues. This could involve agreeing a repayment plan if there are ...
Big rise in landlords reducing buy to let portfolios
One in five (20 per cent of) landlords plans to reducing their buy to let holdings according to a new survey. The Property Academy Landlord Survey 2023 result contrasts with that of a year ago, when just 13 per cent of landlords were going to reduce BTL holdings. The burden of legislation is the most common reason for selling up – cited by 22 ...