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Keeping your tenants safe – and why a failure could lead to a criminal record

We recently shared some horror stories from landlords whose tenants from hell had caused thousands of pounds’ worth of damage to properties and gave you some tips for making sure your own tenancies don’t turn into a nightmare. But it’s just as important to remember your own responsibilities for maintaining the condition and safety of […]

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New Right to Rent regime and how to avoid a £3,000 fine

Monday 1 February marked the first day of the new Right to Right regime being rolled out across England following a trial period in the West Midlands, which means letting landlords and their agents now have legal obligations they must adhere to – or face a hefty penalty. Right to Rent was introduced by the […]

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Two shake-ups to the private rental sector in Wales

Two shake-ups to the private rental sector in Wales If you’re a letting agent in Wales, keep on reading, because this week sees two big changes in the private rental sector. New immediate obligation to display fees The first big change is that letting agents need to be aware of a new – and perhaps […]

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Landlords Gas Safety Responsibilities

Landlords Warned To Obey Gas SafetyLaws Or Face Prosecution Landlords need a better understanding of the laws regarding the safety of tenants in private sector rental accommodation, or they may find that non compliance with any of the prescribed regulations can render their Landlord Insurance invalid. UK Landlords have a moral duty and legal responsibility […]

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Landlord Responsibilities

There are hundreds of pieces of Government legislation and local authority regulations that have to be adhered to by landlords before being allowed to rent out property in the Private Rented Sector (PRS). The onus is on the landlord to make sure that the rental property and tenancy agreement are in full compliance with all […]

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