Right to rent checks should be made by landlords, agents or householders who are letting private rented accommodation, or taking in a lodger. Anyone who lives in a property as a tenant or occupier, and sub-lets all or part of the property, or takes in a lodger, should also make …
Read More »What Should Landlords Do for HFHH Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018
Contents 1. Actions Required for ‘Implied covenant to inspect’ 2. Why inspections are necessary and required 3. Matters or circumstances determining if unfit 4. What happens if my tenant will not let me in? 5. Penalties: what happens if I do not comply? 6. Tenant’s Potential Action 7. Landlords: What …
Read More »SmartBlog – FHH and the Rogue Tenant
Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Bill 2018 – Letter of concern, Open letter to Gareth Johnson MP:... in fact nothing a tenant does in the PRS is considered a criminal offence, let alone acted upon by the Police or even sanctioned for prosecution by the CPS.
Read More »SmartBlog – Do THIS at the Start of Every Tenancy
Most landlord have the process of finding a new tenant down to an art and are quite clear on what they want, whether they use a letting agent or use virtual services they know what they want and the checks they need to ensure that the tenancy is viable: Right …
Read More »SmartBlog ~ How Are You Coping With MEES
It’s been a few weeks since MEES regulation came into force, how is it going for you? As you know MEES regulations mean that from April 2018 a property with a rating within the F or G band can no longer be rented nor can a tenancy be renewed. At …
Read More »Information Overload – Legislation for Landlords from 1730 to Present
A list of the acts, regulations and some judicial decisions that affect private rentals and so landlords. A comprehensive list of over 120 items with new ones being proposed for 2018 – General Data Protection Regulations and Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards, this list includes: Housing Act 1985 overcrowding 2018, Housing …
Read More »Be A Better Landlord – … don’t chance your asset and revenue on non-compliance.
DON’T GAMBLE WITH YOUR BUY TO LET, KNOW YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACT NOW TO COMPLY! Being a landlord in the UK in 2017 is not the easy to do, sure way to build revenue of yester year. Not complying with all the regulations will cost you your revenue, the value …
Read More »Pittsburg Aims to Power Itself with 100% Renewable Energy
Pittsburgh aims to transition to 100% renewable-energy sources, like wind and solar, by 2035, Mayor Bill Peduto said on Friday. Peduto said he was joining a coalition that intends to uphold the Paris Agreement called Mayors for 100% Clean Energy. The coalition, an initiative of the Sierra Club’s Ready for …
Read More »Creative Green Energy – In Your Area
Creative Green Energy, currently operational in a wide range of postcodes, for postcodes outside of the ones stated below we charge 37p per mile after the first 7 miles from Crystal Palace: BR1, BR2, BR3, BR4, BR5, BR6, BR7, CR0, CR4, CR7,SE1, SE3, SE4, SE5, SE6, SE7, SE8, SE9, SE10, …
Read More »~Breaking News~ Local Councils to Fine Landlords…
Councils gain powers to fine rogue landlords up to £30k By: Anthony Barej, publicfinance.com, 10 Apr 17 Local authorities have been given powers to crack down on rogue landlords including the ability to issue fines of up to £30,000, in a bid to help renters. Speaking about the raft of …
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