Landlord Law has published a blog where a landlord has asked about a ‘compliance fee’ charged by his letting agent. This is on top, apparently, to the 12% commission he already pays. The blog can be seen here, and examines the legality of this charge.
On 4 August 2023 the Government published a post-consultation report for the consultation paper on increasing the use of mediation in the civil justice system. It comprised: the background to the report; the Government response to the consultation paper; a summary of...
As at 26th April 2023 Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Bill NEW This Private Member’s Bill, sponsored by Bob Blackman, would make provision about the regulation of supported exempt accommodation; and make provision about local authority oversight of, and...
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Our friends at Woodstock Legal Services have put out a useful piece on 'Obtaining Possession of a Property After the Death of a Tenant' It can be seen here.
Government plans to be outlined in the Queen’s Speech that will force landlords to rent empty retail units to the highest bidder in rental auctions will work in any meaningful way, according to retail lawyers. The Conservative government hopes the measures will...
Supreme Court rejects any more appeals by the tenant in the infamous Trecarrel House vs Rouncefield eviction case. Letting agents and landlords can feel safer issuing gas safety certificates to tenants following the end of a landmark court case. The Supreme Court has...
On 6 April 2022 Shelter Legal updated its advice to clarify that in the case of a joint tenancy the prevailing view confirms the common law position that a valid section 21 notice must contain the names of all joint tenants and be served on at least one of them. It...
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