The landlord of a flat has been fined almost £18,000 and has a criminal record after being punished in court for refusing to make vital renovations to his rental property.

Paul Fenton from … more

In April of thsi year the Government has published updates to Section 8 and 13 forms for use in England.

These are prescribed forms which you must use.  If a judge or a tribunal spots out-of- … more

Many of you will know that DASH provides the Lincolnshire Landlord Electronic Newsletter, but are you aware of our services?

DASH has been working in the private sector housing arena since 2008 … more

From April 2016 we will see a number of changes to both Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support. Some of those currently receiving these elements of support may see a change in the amount that they … more

It is good practice to have a detailed and accurate inventory completed at the start of the tenancy, and again when the tenancy ends. If the tenant has agreed the inventory at each stage, this … more

Homeowners and prospective landlords across the Deepings and Bourne districts of Lincolnshire are being offered grants of up to £5,000 to help bring empty buildings back into use.

As part of a … more

A London landlord was recently given an eight week suspended sentence for gas safety failings as he failed to have a gas boiler checked for safety by a suitably qualified engineer and obtain the … more

Wolverhampton City Council has secured what is understood to be the first Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) against a landlord subject to a Housing Act prosecution.

The CBO will run until 2026. The … more