General News Updates
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The Tenant Fees Act: Video by Hillary Crook, Solicitor of Hatch Legal
The Tenant Fees Act bans letting fees paid by tenants in the private rented sector and caps tenancy deposits in England.
The aim of the Tenant Fees Act is to provide tenants with a more realistic … more
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Fitness for Habitation Legislation- How will it affect landlords
The Fitness for Human Habitation Act 2018 came into force this week (20th March 2018)
This means that from now, landlords (or agents acting on their behalf) in England must ensure their … more
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New guidance for the PRS
Yesterday Housing Minister Heather Wheeler announced the publication of two new guidance documents:
· 1 for local authority enforcement … more
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Right to Rent ruling - What should I do now?
Nottingham City Council Update March 2019:
Just in case you’ve not heard, there has been a big change around what landlords have to check when it comes to letting accommodation…
A … more
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The Fitness for Human Habitation Act 2018 is now LIVE !
The Fitness for Human Habitation Act 2018 came into force this week (20th March 2018)
This means that from now, landlords (or agents acting on their behalf) in England must ensure their rental … more
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APPG - all party parliamentary group for healthy homes and buildings (White Paper)
Houses and buildings that cause or exacerbate health conditions cost the economy and our society each and every year: in healthy life years, reliance and use of healthcare services, educational … more
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Calling all Landlords in Leicester City
Leicester City Council is considering the introduction of Selective Licensing to areas of the city where there are high levels of private rented accommodation.
These include parts of:
Braunstone … more
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Informative presentation on fire safety by North East Derbyshire and Bolsover District Councils
Date: 12th March 2019
Time: 11am- 1pm
Venue: North Wingfield Community Resource Centre, Whiteleas Avenue, North Wingfield, Chesterfield, S42 5PW
North East Derbyshire and Bolsover District … more
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HMO Licensing A5 Handbook 2019
Nottingham City Council have produced an updated HMO handbook that covers both Additional and Mandatory licencing.
Please click here to Download your copy. more
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The Cost of Unhealthy Housing to the National Health Service
A general debate on the cost of unhealthy housing to the NHS took place on the 26th of February 2019 at Westminster Hall.
It has been argued that poor housing in the United Kingdom has contributed … more