The issue of landlord insurance is often viewed as a necessary evil and often judged solely on price. Recent research by Axa also suggests that as many as half of all accidental landlords have not … more

With effect from 1st November 2013, the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has required all letting agents and private landlords to prominently include all information about their non-optional fees … more

Rented homes can be used by tenants to grow cannabis, sometimes causing extensive damage to the property and leaving its owner with a huge repair bill.

Growers gut the properties they are using … more

Since 1 October 2015 Landlords need to install carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in high risk rooms – such as those where a solid fuel heating system is installed. Landlords will be subject to … more

Can landlords be held liable for defects in a property created by tenant damage or alterations? A recent High Court ruling has been discussed on two leading websites: TheEHP.com, an environmental … more

Damp can be caused by a number of issues and they are not necessarily difficult to deal with. But damp can cause mould on walls and furnishings and increases in dust mites, which can lead to … more

Landlords are being urged to carry out an assessment on their properties to help control the threat of Legionnaires’ disease.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is directing residential … more

HMO’s are at higher risk of fire due to a number of factors including:

Acts or omissions of the occupants, who are not related to each other

Properties that are 3 storeys … more