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The consultation on increasing the minimum notice period for a no fault eviction has now been launched by the Welsh government. Plans – which the RLA says will introduce 12- month contracts by default – were announced by housing minister Julie James AM last week. In documents released today it was revealed the government is consulting […]

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Real leadership is needed if councils are going to prioritise work to bring empty homes back into use, says the RLA. The association’s vice-chair and director for Wales Douglas Haig addressed the Welsh government’s Equality, Local Government and Communities Committee inquiry into empty properties at the Senedd today, calling for the issue of empty homes […]

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New tests effectively banning fire-risk fridges come into force today, with consumer groups warning of the dangers of the plastic-backed appliances. The Grenfell Tower fire started in a fridge freezer with flammable plastic backing, and an electrical fire expert stated in a report for the inquiry that plastic casing is combustible and will contribute to […]

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With holiday season round the corner, it is a good idea to think about how you can make sure your property is secure while your tenants are away on holidays. With the majority of burglaries taking place when no one is at home, here’s what you can do to make sure your property is safe. […]

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This week our landlord advice team dealt with a call from one of our members who was experiencing some trouble at their property. They had received a complaint from the resident of a neighbouring property about their tenant having parties late into the night, playing loud music and smoking drugs, and our member wanted to […]

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Landlords will have a major role to play in a court case considering the future of the government’s Right to Rent scheme. The government has decided to appeal against a damning criticism by the High Court earlier this year that the Right to Rent breaches human rights law because it causes racial discrimination that otherwise […]

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RLA trainer and Universal Credit and Housing Benefit expert Bill Irving shares a recent case from his files, examining issues around renting to family members. ‘Appealing Housing Benefit (HB) decisions is something I do on a weekly basis, mainly for landlord clients but, on occasions, when instructed by a landlord, I will represent their tenant(s). In […]

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In this edition of #DepositDoctor, the Tenancy Deposit Scheme answer a question – “who gets the interest on the tenancy deposit?” By law, if a landlord takes a tenancy deposit, they must protect it in a government-backed tenancy deposit scheme. Over the course of the tenancy the deposit may earn interest depending on where it […]

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The recent hot weather means that many tenants will be looking forward to spending time outdoors. Whether you have a yard or a garden, it is important that it is safe for your tenants to use. In this ‘How to’ series, thanks to the RLA’s partnership with Tradepoint, we take a look at how to do […]

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New plans to extend the notice period for so-called ‘no fault’ evictions in Wales would give tenants 12-month contracts by default. The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) says it is scandalous the government is planning such changes without first reforming possession routes for the vast majority of landlords who have legitimate reasons to repossess their property. […]

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