General News Updates
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A MUST read for all Landlords during the COVID 19 pandemic
29.08.2020
More changes mean the Landlord Guidance document has been updated so please familiarise yourself with the latest copy
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-and-renting- … more
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Gov .extends ban on evictions and notice periods
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/jenrick-extends-ban-on-evictions-and-notice-periods?inf_contact_key=f589dd5086208e6ca4280fe8aa2d2976680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 Published 21 August 2020 … more
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Temporary courts are being opened to deal with the backlog of eviction cases
The first ‘Nightingale Courts’ set up to tackle the backlog of court cases and tribunals that have built up as a result of coronavirus have opened their doors this week.
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Dealing with COVID-19 in HMOs.
As we move into the recovery stages of COVID-19, the Government guidance has been updated and we want landlords and tenants to have the latest updates and answer a few questions that they may have.
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How safe is your tenant's work from home setup?
Electrical Safety First finds many people working from home due to pandemic may be overloading sockets, daisy-chaining and charging devices on beds
As huge numbers of people working from home adapt … more
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Do you let a HMO? a student house? - here is some useful info
To assist with the return of students to educational settings and in particular the risks associated with shared accommodation, the Public Health Division, Adult Care and Community Wellbeing at … more
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Warm Homes Funding
Could you be eligible for 1st time central heating for just £500?
Landlords can apply for the Warm Homes Offer and get 1st time gas central heating and/or insulation measures at a heavily … more
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Possessions procedure to change when courts reopen
Thank you to the NRLA for this really useful update by by Sally Walmsley:
To join the NRLA, the largest landlord association in the UK, please click this link: https://landlords.org.uk/ … more
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How will DASH safely carry out property inspections during the Pandemic?
DASH will arrange, where appropriate, virtual inspections to take place however this is not always an option so phyical inspections will need to take place
To ensure the safety of all persons … more
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Eviction Ban Update
It was announced this week that the courts will start processing eviction claims again from 24 August 2020.
There is going to be a large backlog so landlords are encouraged to try and resolve any … more