Why reintroducing the eviction ban could be catastrophic for landlords. Eviction ban You might have seen the news last week about the Government being warned to reinstate the eviction ban to mitigate a homelessness crisis. The warning is in response to a report from the Kerslake Commission on Homelessness and Rough Sleeping that says if […]
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The events of the last few days have brought much sadness to the nation. The Queen’s passing should be – and indeed is – being marked with respect and heartfelt tributes. There was much discussion over the weekend about whether sporting fixtures should have gone ahead or been postponed. Both sides of the debate have […]
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The latest news from LforL. Please find our August Newsletters below containing all that is new in the property world for agents, landlords and tenants. August 2022 – Newsletter – Agents August 2022 – Newsletter – Landlords August 2022 – Newsletter – Tenants
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Don’t Delay! Royal Mail strikes will affect your notices. Due to Royal Mail strikes in the coming weeks there will be delays to First Class deliveries. This means notices will be affected if you don’t serve them now. The strikes are planned for the following dates: Friday 26th August 2022 Wednesday 31st August 2022 Thursday […]
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Enjoy your break… thieves aren’t getting one We all deserve a holiday, but while you’re taking a break, thieves could be working very hard to steal your property. It’s that season. All over the country, properties stand empty. It’s not just opportunistic crime that spikes, it’s planned, targeted and ruthless. While to some extent it’s […]
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13 years of LegalforLandlords. Thank you all for being part of our journey. Each passing year provides new insight and allows us to reflect. It prompts us to review our purpose: why do we do what we do? As you can imagine, it always changes. Nothing in life is plain sailing, nor can we predict […]
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Magic? No, it’s just The Landlord’s Solution. We don’t have a magic wand; it just feels like it… As an agent, there’s always that job you dread: the tenant who’s causing bother, always in arrears, always playing the system. They take up your time, eat up your energy, test your patience and leave you on […]
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Landlords let down by a broken legal system. It’s comforting to think that the UK has a well-established and effective judicial system. If we are wronged we can turn to the courts. But unfortunately for landlords, the system isn’t working. Courts are clogged, there are insufficient judges and cases are taking months to be heard. […]
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This post is historical content and the information provided relating to Section 21 is no longer relevant as of May 1 2026. The eviction process explained. If you need to regain possession of your property, the legal processes can seem confusing – all the jargon, rules, notices, different courts and different applications – but don’t […]
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This nightmare doesn’t stop when you wake up… Your new tenant is a dream. They pay like clockwork. You’re sleeping like a baby. Suddenly, the rent stops arriving… Your dream’s a nightmare come true. You can’t cover the mortgage. The legal costs are mounting. Your savings are gone. You’re stressed. You can’t sleep. …all because […]
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Wy every landlord counts – by Sim Sekhon. There was a time when agents focused on sales. It was the source of their income and the speciality they proudly promoted. But times have changed. We went through an economic crash and lending became more controlled. More people were renting, and not just as a short-term […]
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This post is historical content and the information provided relating to Section 21 is no longer relevant as of May 1 2026. Evictions stalled by the small print. Imagine you’re a landlord who’s waited weeks for the courts to get around to dealing with a Section 21 notice. It won’t be long now until you […]
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Building Regulations have changed 2022. Do you know the latest changes to the Building Regulations 2010, Part L? Landlords must conform to the safety and environmental rules set out in the regs. Failure to comply can put tenants at risk and incur fines for landlords. Read the official government document here. Read a helpful breakdown […]
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The latest news from LforL. Please find our May Newsletters below containing all that is new in the property world for agents, landlords and tenants. May 2022 – Newsletter – Agents May 2022 – Newsletter – Landlords May 2022 – Newsletter – Tenants
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How to take the stress away from property management. Use our team as an extension of your Property Management team. We take the stress away. We save you time. We reduce the headache of dealing with tenant issues. What our Managed Professional Services Team will do for you: ✔ Take ownership of the awkward bits […]
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