Government ends emergency measures to protect tenants during the pandemic
The Eviction Ban is ending on 31st May 2021 During the pandemic, the government implemented emergency measures to help tenants who may be struggling to pay rent or keep their home while the country was in such an uncertain state. The
Landlords responsibility for Smoke and CO2 Alarms
A Landlords obligation for smoke and CO2 detectors Landlords – What you need to know about smoke and carbon monoxide alarms What are the regulations around smoke and CO2 detectors in a privately rented property? In October 2015 regulations were introduced to enforce
Pet Friendly Tenancy Agreements
The Ministry of Housing announced a change to the government’s standard tenancy contract last month with the aim of making it easier for tenants with pets to find rental accommodation. This has been a move the government has been edging
Cleaning is the most common cause of tenancy deposit dispute claims
Cleaning is revealed as the top reason for tenancy deposit disputes The 2020 annual review from The Dispute Service (TDS) has claimed that cleaning Is the most common reason for a tenancy deposit dispute, highlighting the importance of detailed and accurate
Houses for rent are being snapped up 30% quicker than last year!
Renters are snapping up properties 30% quicker than last year Housing Portal Zoopla has released their quarterly rental market report which has shown that houses in the UK are being reserved on average 30% faster than this time last year. These
The Tenant Eviction Ban has been extended
The ban on tenant evictions has been extended. The ban on eviction notices was due to end today (11.01.21) but has been extended again for at least 6 weeks in England. Whilst the move is unsurprising to most, landlords and