The Government published its long expected White Paper into the Private Rented Sector (PRS). Entitled A fairer private rented sector it proposes a range of matters that the Government are considering including in its Bill, The Renters Reform. You can see a resume of...
The Government recently published a paper on Levelling Up, it can be seen here. Note our comments on this paper In it they have made reference to a separate White Paper on the PRS, to be published sometime this year. This follows a report by the National Audit...
The Government has today (2/2/22) announced its long awaited Leveling Up paper. It can be seen here, and among other matters states:- Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions will be abolished The government will announce a plan that for the first time ever, all homes in the...
We have written to the Business Secretary, Kwasi Kwateng, with reference to the outcome of their consultation on MEES. The letter can be seen here. .Update - October 4th 2021. We have received a reply which can be seen here. You will see that it is a very...
On Monday 16 August, iHowz hosted a meeting for landlords who rent properties in the London Borough of Ealing to explain selective and additional licencing and seek landlords' views to the council's proposed new licencing schemes. The meeting was arranged following...
Brighton Licensing Scheme overturned iHowz have been in dispute with Brighton & Hove City Council (BHCC) regarding their proposed Selective Licensing scheme. See a YouTube video here and another one here As part of the process, BHCC had to apply to the Secretary...
The SLA get Landlord Law amended. The basis of this case was that Mr Edwards was a tenant of a third floor flat belonging to Mr Kumarasamy. Mr Edwards (tenant) tripped on a loose paving slab and sued Mr Kumarasamy (landlord) regarding personal injury. This case went...
In 2012, Southampton City Council (SCC) decided to bring in Additional Licensing in four of its wards - Bargate, Bevois, Portswood and Swaythling. After initial discussion with SCC, The Southern Landlords Association (SLA) (the pre-runner to iHowz - see our history...
Thanet declares an end to Licensing Thanet District Council were one of the first in the country to introduce a Selective Licensing Scheme to a large part of the borough. The initial proposal can be seen here. The Southern Landlords Association (SLA) (the pre-runner...
Major Act amended When originally published, the 2004 Housing Act had a requirement for landlords to be responsible for controlling the ASB of their tenants, and their tenants friends, within the vicinity of the rented property. The Southern Landlords Association...
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The Government published its long expected White Paper into the Private Rented Sector (PRS). Entitled A fairer...
The Government recently published a paper on Levelling Up, it can be seen here. Note our comments on this paper In it...
The Government has today (2/2/22) announced its long awaited Leveling Up paper. It can be seen here, and among other...
UK has some of Europe's oldest and least energy efficient homes, especially in rental
#iHowz have been campaigning for the release of the new MEES for EPCs
We welcome Sir Kier Starmer's comments on insulating homes and ask Government to include this as part of their energy plans
