Forum Spotlight: Who should carry out post-tenancy inspection?
One of the many benefits of being an RLA member is that landlords are able to share their experiences with each other and help each other out, on our popular Forum. This week, a landlord posted in the Forum with a question about carrying out a post-tenancy inspection. He wanted to know whether other landlords would […]
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A few years ago, the RLA published an article, relating to a tribunal case I had represented in, where the landlord was a concerned aunt, who provided a tenancy to her young pregnant niece, who didn’t have the means to secure a tenancy for herself. The case highlighted the sometimes difficult task of convincing councils […]
The RLA has written to Nottingham Council outlining concerns over both the Council’s draft application requirements and the draft licensing conditions for its Selective Licensing Scheme. In the letter, which can be read here the RLA outlines why it believes the scheme, announced for parts of the city last year, is not the best way forward. Selective […]
GDPR is one of our most popular E-learning courses at the moment, and with the new regulations coming into force on 25th May, it is clear to see why. GDPR – or, to give it its full title, General Data Protection Regulation, will affect all landlords as they all handle personal data. Data Protection legislation […]
Government plans to ban fees paid by tenants entering into new rented housing is a missed opportunity to make quicker and more lasting improvements in the rental market. The Tenant Fee Bill, published today, will take months to become law and then a considerable time to implement. The RLA argues much quicker changes could and […]
The new ban on tenants fees will cost landlords £82.9million in the first year, it was revealed today, with letting agents paying £157.1m. The figure was included in the Government’s official response to the HCLG Select Committee’s report on the draft Tenant Fees’ Bill. The full response, which has been published here, includes an impact assessment stating: […]
The Government has announced a review into rules that require carbon monoxide alarms to be fitted in homes across England. Around 8 million carbon monoxide alarms are currently installed in homes across England – a requirement when solid fuel appliances such as wood burning stoves and boilers are installed, as well as in private rental […]
The RLA has responded to Stoke-on-Trent Council’s consultation on introducing Selective Licensing in 14 areas of the city. The consultation response, which can be read here, explains why the RLA is against Selective Licensing being introduced in the areas of; Etruria, Hanley, Hanley Park, Shelton, Burslem Central, Hartshimm, Basford, Moorcroft, Joiner’s Square, Birches Head, Central Forest […]