March 2015

Last week the Deregulation Bill, containing important changes for landlords, was signed into law. One of the key components clarifies the deposit protection legislation around deposits taken before April 6th 2007. This article looks to summarise the relevant information for landlords and letting agents…

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the next local authorities and JobCentres where Universal Credit will be rolling out. RLA trainer and housing benefit expert Bill Irvine writes to members about the implications of the scheme coming in, and when it can be expected. A warning: landlords have been receiving little warning of when the scheme will come to their areas, so best to be prepared…

Following the announcement that smoke alarms will become mandatory in PRS housing, the Fire Minister, Penny Mordaunt MP, has announced a £3 million boost to support the delivery of working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to privately-rented homes across the country…

Government has made some important announcements on the PRS regarding the CLG Committee report on the private rented sector. An official date for Retaliatory Evictions provisions has been set and a safe home guide for tenants has been published alongside the report…

Manchester City Council continues to consider the private rented sector (PRS) outside of licensing schemes. The RLA today (Wednesday 25th March) attended a meeting in Manchester to mark the launch of the Manchester Renting Pledge…

As the dust settled on the final Budget of the current Parliament, there appeared little for landlords to get excited about. A broad campaign to extend the life of the Landlord’s Energy Saving Allowance (LESA) was left disappointed and the scheme will expire in April of this year. With energy efficiency requirements on the way, this […]

The RLA will be out in full force at this year’s PIE Expo! Read on for full seminar details and how to book free tickets!…

Today’s budget represents a nightmare for tenants and landlords alike. A failure to extend support for energy improvements in private rented housing and measures to allow subletting will cause uncertainty and anger claims the Residential Landlords Association…

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