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The Property Ombudsman (TPO) has decided that blanket bans on children in rented properties are discriminatory.
The TPO has ruled, in a case supported by Shelter, that blanket bans on renting to families with children breach equality rules as t... read more »
The importance of the How to Rent guide to the lettings process
When the guide needs to be given to tenants
When a new assured shorthold tenancy begins in England, the latest version of the UK Government's guide, which was issued in March 2... read more »
14/04/2023
Everything you need to know
1. Have you secured the required "consent to let" for your property?
If you plan to let out your property, it may be necessary to obtain consent from relevant parties, such as your mortgage lender, i... read more »
In September 2020 the government launched a consultation:
“Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes. We’re seeking views on proposals around raising energy performance standards for the domestic private rented sect... read more »
05/04/2023
How the proposed scrapping of Section 21 will impact landlords
For years, tenant groups and the Government have been urging the abolition of Section 21 "no fault" evictions.
Currently, landlords can evict tenants after the first six months ... read more »
31/03/2023
Landlords to be given more powers to evict unruly tenants
The UK Government has announced an action plan to crack down on anti-social behaviour giving more powers to the police to target perpetrators with swift and visible justice in England and Wal... read more »
