The question of responsibility for repairs can often be a bone of contention between landlords and renters. The responsibility for repairs are set out in various laws in the UK. As they are established by statute, any clauses in tenancy agreements that try to change this responsibility, are automatically null and void. What are these …
What are landlords’ obligations to carry out repairs in England? View Post »
The first draft of the Renters Reform Bill published on 17 May 2023 contained wording to abolish Section 21. We may still be waiting for the first parliamentary debate on the Bill, but there’s no sign of the government backtracking on Section 21. Assuming the abolition of Section 21 passes into law, what is it …
What abolishing Section 21 means for private landlords View Post »
The Renters Reform Bill promises to be the biggest shake up to the private rented sector since the Housing Act 1988, assuming it ever sees the light of day! However, whereas the Housing Act 1988 significantly increased the freedom of landlords, the changes in the Renters Reform Bill will restrict this freedom. Although we can …
Landlords: How to get ready for the Renters Reform Bill View Post »
After a long period of stable rents, low interest rates and low inflation, late 2023 is a very different place for landlords and renters alike. High inflation and high interest rates have caused costs to escalate for landlords. This has left many landlords wondering if they’ll break even, unless they increase rents. Then there’s the …
Landlord Guide: How to increase rent in late 2023 View Post »
This blog post explains the 10 key changes proposed by the 89 page Renters Reform Bill, which will affect landlords and renters alike, and which stage we’re at with each change. The Bill had its first reading in parliament on 17 May. The next stage is the second reading, which is when it will be …
