The Renters’ Reform Bill: Update and What It Means for Landlords The Renters’ Reform Bill, touted as one of the most significant overhauls to the private rental sector in decades, continues to make waves across the UK. With its aim to improve conditions for tenants and reshape the landlord-tenant dynamic, this legislation has sparked both […]
Landmark Judgment: Coastal Housing Group Ltd & Ors v Mitchell & Ors [2024] In a landmark decision, the High Court judgment in Coastal Housing Group Ltd & Ors v Mitchell & Ors [2024] EWHC 2831 (Ch) has set a precedent with wide-reaching implications for housing law in Wales. This case revolves around the obligations of […]
How to Evict a Tenant Evicting an assured shorthold tenant (AST) can be a challenging task for landlords. The process is governed by strict legal frameworks designed to ensure fairness for both landlords and tenants. However, with the right guidance, evictions can be handled efficiently and legally. This guide provides a step-by-step explanation of the […]
Disputes Involving Beneficial Interest: How to Resolve Them Table of Contents Understanding Beneficial Interest in the UK Common Causes of Family Disputes Involving Beneficial Interest The Legal Framework Governing Beneficial Interest in the UK Joint Ownership and Beneficial Interest Proving Beneficial Interest in Court The Role of Trusts in Beneficial Interest Resolving Disputes Through Mediation […]
Mortgage Arrears – How to Avoid Repossession Whether you a property owner, living in your property, or a landlord, many properties are purchased by obtaining a mortgage or buy-to-let mortgage. The property will be registered with HM Land Registry as belonging to the purchaser, but the lender will have a charge against the property. If […]
Terminating a Rent to Rent Agreement Rent to Rent agreements, often advertised as Rent Guarantee Agreements, are becoming an increasingly common method for private landlords to let their residential properties. Whilst there are plenty of reputable companies that offer private landlords rent to rent options, there are also many issues landlords face when letting their […]
Latest Mandatory How to Rent Guide A new version of the legally mandatory renting checklist is issued by the Government, six months after the last one was printed. A new version of the How to Rent Guide is published by the Government on 02 October 2023, just six months after the last one. Information on […]
Abolishing the No-Fault Eviction Ground After much anticipation the first draft of the Renters Reform Bill published on 17 May 2023, which included the Abolishing the No-Fault Eviction Ground under s.21 of the Housing Act 1988 (Form 6A). The section 21 ground for possession currently allows landlords to terminate an assured shorthold tenancy agreement without […]
Suspension of Evictions Landlords will now face even longer waits than normal to evict tenants in London after two large landlords were advised that the County Court Bailiff operations are to be suspended for the ‘foreseeable future’. The suspension of evictions has come as a surprise given that the wait times for a County Court […]
County Court v High Court Enforcement County Court & High Court Enforcement, What’s the Difference? An enforcement officer (also known as a bailiff) is required when there is a possession order which has ordered the defendant(s) to give possession of a property and the deadline for doing so has passed. It is unlawful for any […]