Trustpilot
Welcome to Simply-Docs

Author : Property Team

Residential Landlords: Comply with Housing Law or Face Tough New Penalties!

Property
on April 20, 2017
by Property Team
On 6 April 2017, parts of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 came into force affecting residential landlords in England (but not in Wales). Further parts of the Act are expected to take effect in October 2017.The recent and forthcoming changes target so-called “rogue landlords”. Landlords who do not comply with their obligations ... Continue reading

What Do Landlords Think About Right To Rent?

Property
on May 25, 2016
by Property Team
According to a recent article in The Guardian, seven in 10 landlords do not understand their obligations under the controversial new ‘right to rent’ rules. Effective as of this February, the new right to rent laws mean that the onus to check tenants’ right to live in England is now placed firmly in the hands of landlords. Announ ... Continue reading

10 Essential Tips for HMO Landlords

Property
on May 24, 2016
by Property Team
 Houses in multiple occupation (HMOs)can be an excellent source of income for the buy-to-let landlord. HMOs tend to yield a higher rent than a home let to a single household. However, owners of HMOs have a heavier management burden and must comply with more legal requirements than other residential landlords.If you are the ... Continue reading

Landlords, are you ready for the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES)?

Property
on March 30, 2016
by Property Team
From 1 April 2018 it will be unlawful for landlords in England and Wales to grant a new lease or tenancy agreement of a commercial or residential property with an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of F or G. There are some exceptions – which we mention below – but for the most part landlords will need to ensure that th ... Continue reading

Residential Landlords Watch Out – Section 21 Notices Just Got More Difficult!

Property
on October 12, 2015
by Property Team
On 1 October 2015, significant changes were made to housing law in England (properties in Wales are not affected). The changes which are set out in the Deregulation Act 2015 increase the level of protection afforded to tenants, while placing extra burden on landlords.Buy-to-let investors are still coming to terms with the budget ... Continue reading

How to Ensure Your Estate Agency Business Complies with Consumer Protection Legislation

Property
on June 02, 2015
by Property Team
A range of consumer protection laws apply to estate agents, lettings agents and property managers. In this blog post we look at the laws that apply and the steps agents and managers can take to ensure compliance.What are the relevant consumer protection laws?The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 prohibit b ... Continue reading

Changes to Permitted Development Rights for Commercial Property

Property
on April 22, 2015
by Property Team
On 15 April The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development)(England) Order 2015 came into force, introducing new permitted development rights. The changes are designed to promote growth in the economy by allowing land and buildings to be put to the most appropriate use. What are the new permitted developm ... Continue reading

Troublesome Tenants

Property
on March 25, 2015
by Property Team
Troublesome Tenants: What can Landlords Do?Sometimes even the most careful Landlord will encounter a “Problem Tenant”. If this happens, the Landlord needs to take prompt action. Leaving an issue unresolved will usually only make matters worse. For the purposes of this post, we are looking at a short-term letting of residential p ... Continue reading

Landlords Beware: Law on Residential Tenancy Deposits May Affect You

Property
on March 06, 2015
by Property Team
Are you aware that, following a Court ruling in December 2014, Residential Tenancy Deposits must be protected in an approved Tenancy Deposit Scheme even if they were received before the Tenancy Deposit legislation came into force in April 2007? Landlords will be unable to serve a valid Section 21 Notice to obtain possession of a ... Continue reading

Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS)

Property
on February 17, 2015
by Property Team
The Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS) applies to residential properties in England and Wales. Under the HHSRS, local authorities must identify “hazards” affecting properties in their area and take enforcement action as necessary. The HHSRS has been in place since 2006 but a government survey of private landlords ... Continue reading

Recent Posts

Categories

Archives

- 2024
+ 2023
+ 2022
+ 2021
+ 2020
+ 2019
+ 2018
+ 2017
+ 2016
+ 2015
+ 2014
+ 2013

Other Authors

Simply-4-Business Ltd Registered in England and Wales No. 4868909 Unit 100, Parkway House, Sheen Lane, London SW14 8LS

Trustpilot
Top