Under new powers Councils can now issue financial civil penalties of up to £30,000 to landlords that breach certain regulations. These are an alternative to a criminal prosecution, but require … more

Practical HMO Inspection, the Housing, Health & Safety Rating System & common deficiencies. Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) act 2018

Thursday 18th July  2019 - Lincoln

EPC … more

The Tenant Fees Act bans most letting fees and caps tenancy deposits paid by tenants in the private rented sector in England and applies to new or renewed tenancy agreements signed on or after 1st … more

East Lindsey District Council’s Housing Standards team have issued their first Civil Penalty to a local landlord under The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) Regulations 2015.

The … more

The above Act came into force on 20th March 2019 and guidance has now been issued.  The Act is designed to ensure all rented accommodation is fit for human habitation and to strengthen tenants& … more

More landlords will be required to improve the energy efficiency of the coldest homes in England and Wales, the government has revealed.

Owners of homes in the F and G bands have been required since … more

A letting agent has been fined £4,000 for failing to publish the correct fees they charge tenants and landlords. Atco Estates, in Essex, also failed to provide information about its memberships … more

‘To-let’ boards are set to be banned on some streets in Lincoln, after the plans were given approval by the Secretary of State.

City of Lincoln Council decided to apply for the ban, … more