July 2018

Karen Buck, the MP who has tabled the Homes (Fitness) For Human Habitation Bill, has been confirmed as the latest speaker for our Future Renting conference in London this September. Karen, who is also an MP for the constituency of Westminster North, will take part in a panel discussion session entitled ‘Tenants as Consumers- the way […]

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It is estimated that over 32,000 properties in Nottingham are set to come within the scope of selective licensing when a large new scheme comes into force in the city this week. From Wednesday 1st August 2018, landlords in many areas of Nottingham will be required to obtain a licence in order to rent out their […]

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A landlord posted on our Forum recently with a complex question relating to how he could gain possession of his property as his tenant had gone to prison. The landlord said that the tenant had been sent to prison for a minimum of three moths, and as well as this he is also in excess […]

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Wasps, flies, rats, mice – it is the phone call every landlords dreads. Here, in an article first published in RPI magazine we look at the most common household pests, how to get rid of them and who picks up the bill. Summer is now well and truly upon us. The bees are buzzing and […]

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The Government has launched a consultation on energy performance certificates in buildings. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy are seeking evidence on how EPCs are currently performing against three attributes, including quality, availability and encouraging action to improve energy efficiency. The consultation, which can be accessed on the Government’s website here, is inviting […]

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Click the links below to have a read of the media coverage for the RLA this week. Half of renters forced into debt to start new tenancies The Telegraph Wishes for welfare Welsh Housing Quarterly Tickets now on sale for the RLA’s next Future Renting Conference Landlord Today Trade body says council’s licensing proposals are unlawful Letting Agent Today […]

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The current heatwave that the UK is experiencing is the longest in 42 years, and for now the blazing hot sunshine looks set to continue, but thunderstorms also look to be on the horizon. Here, we take a look at some of the problems that landlords could find themselves facing because of the very hot […]

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LBC presenter Clive Bull has been confirmed as the host of the RLA’s next Future Renting Conference. Clive, who presents The Property Hour, has had a radio career spanning three decades and is one of LBC’s longest-serving and best-loved presenters. The Property Hour sees Clive and his panel of experts guide callers through all aspects of […]

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Several of the proposals that have been included in Great Yarmouth Borough Council’s plans to introduce selective licensing in the Nelson area of the town are unlawful-the RLA is warning in its consultation response on the plans. Under Section 80 of the Housing Act 2004, Great Yarmouth Borough Council is proposing to bring parts of […]

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The RLA has responded to a consultation on introducing additional licensing in some areas Nottingham by arguing that it if it is introduced it would be a financial burden for landlords affected. “Unnecessary financial burden” In its response to the additional licensing consultation, which you can read here the RLA say that the proposed cost for landlords […]

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