July 2018

The Department of Work and Pensions has published the first quarterly newsletter on Universal Credit. By the end of 2018 all Job Centres across the UK will have rolled out with Universal Credit ‘Full Service’, and the newsletter, which you can access here provides information to both private and social landlords. As part of the […]

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Banning fees in Wales will drive up costs and change the way landlords interact with letting agents, RLA Director for Wales Douglas Haig told the Senedd today. Giving evidence on the on the Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Bill to the Equality, Local Government and Communities Committee in Cardiff, Mr Haig said that the proposed changes will […]

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RLA trainer and Universal Credit expert Bill Irvine shares one of his latest cases – which saw a Universal Credit payment made to a claimant’s friend by mistake. He talks about the issues in getting the complaint taken seriously – and the ultimately successful outcome. In a few of my earlier bulletins, I refer to […]

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The Hackitt report into building regulations should include more information about the lifetime management of buildings once occupied, RLA Policy Manager John Stewart told a committee of MPs this week. The evidence session was held by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee and was the first the first following the publication of […]

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Landlords renting to Windrush immigrants, who have a right to live in the UK, but may not have the documents to prove it, can apply for a Positive Right to Rent Notice (PRRN). The information is included in an updated Right to Rent guide published by the Government. Landlords whose Windrush tenants do not have […]

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Landlords are being warned to keep a close eye on the gardens of their rental homes after it was revealed homeowners will be able to sue their neighbours for damages if Japanese Knotweed grows onto their land. In a landmark court ruling neighbours Stephen Williams & Robin Waistell were each awarded £15,000 last year after […]

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This month’s Course of the Month is Law of Agency, and with over 60% of landlords in the private rented sector using a letting agent, it is crucial to maintain a positive relationship between landlord, agent and tenants. What will I learn? Our brand new e-learning course is the perfect opportunity to learn about the […]

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Landlords are today welcoming proposals being considered by the Government to provide financial incentives for those offering longer tenancies. In its consultation launched today, the Government is proposing a number of options to implement a three year tenancy model addressing the demand for longer tenancies from the growing numbers of families and older people in […]

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Financial incentives could be offered to landlords willing to offer long term tenancies, under plans revealed by the Government today. In a consultation launched today the Government is proposing a number of options to bring in a three year tenancy model. It is bringing forward the plans in response to the demand for longer tenancies from […]

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As the country continues to experience a heatwave, water companies have been encouraging people to save water in a bid to avoid a hosepipe ban. Water pressure in many parts of the country, including Manchester and Cheshire has been affected by the hot weather, with these places experiencing no or even low pressure. There is […]

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