The RLA is hearing of more and more problems surrounding the Department of Work and Pension’s handling of Alternative Payment Arrangement (APA) applications.
Universal Credit – Alternative Payment Arrangements Failing Landlords Read More »
The RLA is concerned that sanctions imposed on Job Seeker Allowance (JSA) and Employment Support Allowance (ESA) claimants are unfairly leaving PRS landlords with mounting rent arrears.
Benefit Sanctions Wrongly Leaving Landlords with Mounting Rent Arrears Read More »
This regulation applies to you if your properties are in the Dee Valley Water areas and your tenants pay their own water bills…
Landlord Investment Show heads to Woking in Surrey on Thursday 29th January 2015 at the H.G Wells Centre in Woking…
Landlord Investment Show heads to Surrey this January Read More »
LANDLORDS PUBLISH PLANS FOR “FIRST CHOICE” PRIVATE RENTED SECTOR Politicians have a golden opportunity to make private rented housing a first choice for those seeking a place to live. That’s the message from landlords today as they launch their manifesto for this year’s general election. The Residential Landlords’ Association is calling on the political parties to […]
RLA Election Manifesto 2015 Read More »
The RLA would like to remind landlords to have their taxes ready and sent off for the end of January! Be warned that failure to submit before the deadline could result in fines…the deadline for online tax returns is at midnight on 31st January 2015…
Taxes 2015 – are you ready? Read More »
The Northern Housing Consortium (NHC) wants to extend an invitation to landlords and letting agents in the North to their 2015 Private Rented Sector (PRS) Conference being held in Castleford on the 5th February. Speakers from all parts of the PRS, including Councillors and Solicitors, will be giving talks while breaks provide the perfect opportunity to network with landlords from around the region…
NHC Private Rented Sector Conference – 5th February Read More »
The RLA is pleased to announce a new product: The RLA Possession and Arrears Service. In association with Landlord Action – a provider with a long standing proven track record in both possession and debt recovery – this is a great service for landlords who would like to use a professional company over doing things themselves…
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From 30th November 2014, Birmingham Council has implemented an ‘Article 4′ direction requirement on planning permission for private properties in parts of Selly Oak, Harborne, and Edgbaston ward of the city. The RLA opposed proposals during the consultation period but the council has proceeded with the scheme.
Birmingham Article 4 direction in place Read More »
In light of a successful challenge in Enfield on the methodology for a Selective Licensing scheme, Croydon has extended the deadline for their consultation on proposals for the implementation of a Selective Licensing scheme. Landlords in the area are urged to participate in the consultation in a bid to ensure that local thoughts and opinions […]
Croydon extends licensing consultation Read More »
