Where the initial right to rent checks are satisfied with a document from List B, or where the Landlords Checking Service has provided a ‘yes’ response to a request for verification of a right to rent, a landlord establishes a … Continue reading →
Due Rent becomes due on the morning of the day specified for payment in the tenancy agreement. This day is commonly referred to as the ‘rent day’ and is a core term of the tenancy. Payable Rent may lawfully be … Continue reading →
Just as the cost of living can rise, so too can rents but before landlords increase the rent there are some questions they need to ask themselves… Is it permitted? Rent increases are largely governed by Section 13 of the … Continue reading →
We are amazed how many landlords do little or nothing to protect their property from fraud when there are some simple and free steps landlords can take to prevent what is an increasing area of fraud: 1. Check your property … Continue reading →
Yes – however there are some things to consider…. Contract (Agency Agreement/Client Agreement) The contract between the landlord and the agent should clearly define how the landlord can terminate the contract and any charges that would apply. If the landlord … Continue reading →
What is a bedroom? A bedroom is a room that is available as sleeping accommodation if it is of a type normally used in the locality either as a living room or as a bedroom. {Housing Act 1985, Chapter 68, … Continue reading →
No – probably not… Fiduciary relationship The agent is contracted by the landlord to act on behalf of the landlord (the principal). Agents have what is known as a ‘fiduciary relationship’ with the landlord. Data collected, or artefacts created, by … Continue reading →
No but there are many reasons why deeds are used over a simple contracts: 1. Deeds do not need a consideration unlike a simple contract. 2. The obligations are enforceable for 12 rather than the usual 6 years years applicable … Continue reading →
Who is affected? Private landlords. What is affected? Domestic and non-domestic property in England and Wales which is legally required to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) which has an EPC rating of band F or G. When does it … Continue reading →
There are several elements that affect the validity of a notice – the form, the content, the method of service and the deemed date and time of service. In my previous article (here) I considered the method of service and … Continue reading →