The Property Ombudsman (TPO) has just renewed its warning to agents about discrimination. The move came after two tenants, supported by Shelter, received out-of-court settlements against agents who operated a ‘no DSS’ policy. The statistics on discrimination are worrying. This is 2020, yet 17% of all complaints to TPO last year were about discrimination. The […]
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The LegalforLandlords team may be working from home, but we’re still working at full strength to provide the five star service you’re used to. Times are strange, but as a landlord or agent, your job doesn’t stop. That’s why we’ve made sure you have 24/7 access to all of our referencing, insurance and legal services, […]
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When it comes to working from home, some of us thrive and some of us struggle. Perhaps you think there’s nothing better than being curled up on the couch with your laptop and having the biscuit jar at arm’s reach. Or maybe you’re the other extreme; you find the lack of face-to-face connection crippling and […]
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Please find below our Agent, Landlord and Tenant March Newsletters containing all that is new in the property world. March 2020 – Newsletter – Agents March 2020 – Newsletter – Landlords March 2020 – Newsletter – Tenants
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The Coronavirus Act 2020 (“the Act”) received Royal Assent and came into force on Thursday 26 March 2020. Section 81 and Schedule 29 are the operative parts which concern the law relating to Landlord and Tenants. The provisions apply from 26 March until 30 September 2020 (“the Relevant Period”). The relevant period may be extended […]
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With the recent outbreak of COVID-19 affecting us all, the LforL team wanted to reach out and let you know how we’re approaching the situation. At LegalforLandlords we remain open for business as usual, but rest assured we have intensified measures to ensure that our fantastic team have all the support and remote working solutions […]
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Let’s assume you’ve found a property you’d like to rent and that you’re confident you can easily cover the bills and the monthly rent. You’re just itching to get the keys and move in, but first, you’ve got to pass a tenant referencing check. It’s worth understanding a bit more about tenant referencing because that […]
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Just a few weeks into the job and Chancellor Rishi Sunak has had to deliver a budget at a time of a global health crisis. The possible implications of coronavirus caused stock markets to tumble at the start of the week and this morning, the Bank of England announced an emergency interest rate cut to […]
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In this age, there’s a lot of isolation and loneliness. People are often fearful of making connections and sometimes that spills over into a lack of care or compassion for others who live nearby. That’s a shame because good neighbours really do make a difference. And it’s something that’s particularly apt right now as we […]
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Please find below our Agent, Landlord and Tenant February Newsletters containing all that is new in the property world. February 2020 – Newsletter – Agents February 2020 – Newsletter – Landlords February 2020 – Newsletter – Tenants
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Okay, that was something of a rhetorical question – there can’t be many agents who wouldn’t want critical information quicker. The faster you know the answers, the faster you can finalise agreements, and you can reduce void periods, keeping you and your landlords happy. So yes, let’s assume that you’d love accelerated referencing. It’s all […]
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Academics published a paper last month which addressed the impact of Airbnb on private sector rents in eight French cities. When looking at the biggest cities and investors letting entire homes on a short-term basis, there was a clear significant upward pressure on traditional rents. This phenomenon shouldn’t surprise British landlords. A report has been […]
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The title of this blog mentions tenants, but everyone needs to know this information. Carbon monoxide (CO) can be lethal and even if your landlord has fulfilled all his legal obligations, situations could still arise which could leave you or your family at risk. Let’s start by looking at the landlord’s obligations. Landlord’s obligations Carbon […]
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There’s always a spike in the property-for-sale listings at the start of a year. Vendors are looking to capitalise on the desire we humans have for the fresh start and so, the house hunting process kicks off. Of course, as a tenant, you’re not immune to this urge for change. As the days start to […]
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Please find below our Agent, Landlord and Tenant January Newsletters containing all that is new in the property world. January 2020 – Newsletter – Agents January 2020 – Newsletter – Landlords January 2020 – Newsletter – Tenants
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