The local authority Newham Council in London is to launch the UK’s first letting agents’ rating scheme which will publicly name and shame bad agents. Newham Council’s declared aim is to protect residents and landlords from rogue agents. We work with many lettings agents who are reputable companies, we have however had an increase […]
Banning Orders and Banning Order Offences The Housing and Planning Act 2016 (the “Act”) introduced significant measures to regulate the private rental sector, including banning orders. These orders serve as a mechanism to prevent landlords and property agents who have committed serious offences from operating within the industry. The power to issue a banning order […]
Minimum Energy Performance Standards From the 1st April 2018 there will be a requirement for any properties rented out in the private rented sector to have a minimum energy performance rating of E (the energy rating will be found on an Energy Performance Certificate (“EPC“). The new requirement will be imposed under the he Energy […]
Understanding Right to Rent & Eviction The Immigration Act 2014 introduced a legal obligation for landlords to verify that tenants have the Right to Rent in the UK. Failure to comply initially resulted in a civil penalty of up to £3,000. However, from 1 December 2016, the consequences became far more severe. Renting to individuals without […]
The Housing and Planning Act 2016 introduced significant changes for landlords and the property industry, with a particular focus on improving safety standards in private rented properties. Among these changes are the regulations under Part 5 of the Act, which place additional responsibilities on landlords regarding electrical safety. This post explores these regulations, their implications, […]