General News Updates
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How to Rent Guide - updated version 17.01.2018
On 17th January 2018 the Government’s How to Rent Guide was updated
As you know from your DASH training and previous e-newsletters The Deregulation Act 2015 requires landlords to give their … more
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The Government’s How to Rent Guide updated – action required
The Deregulation Act 2015 requires landlords to give their tenants the latest copy of the Government’s How to Rent Guide at the start of a tenancy.
Along with the Prescribed Information in … more
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Second landlord already in 2018 to receive a heavy fine for unsafe housing conditions
Mr Yash Pal Manan of Derby, who owns 40 properties and manages a further 250 properties in Derby for other landlords, has been prosecuted by the Derby City Council Housing Standards Team for … more
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Government backs ‘Fitness for Habitation’ bill
News15/01/183:00 PM by Josh Spencer
The government yesterday announced support for new legislation proposed by a Labour MP which sets new standards for rented homes gives tenants new rights to … more
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Housing Standards Team prosecutes Derby Landlord
Mr Adrian Ernest Dart of Stourbridge who owns and rents out properties in Derby, has been prosecuted by the Derby City Council Housing Standards Team for offences concerning a rented house in … more
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Government allows private landlords to receive Universal Credit directly
News 09/01/18 5:00 PM by Nathaniel Barker
Changes to make it easier for landlords to directly receive the housing element of Universal Credit do apply to the private rented sector, the … more
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Dominic Raab named new Housing Minister
09/01/2018
Alok Sharma will no longer be Housing Minister, moving to the Department for Work and Pensions with Dominic Raab will replacing him.
Reading West MP Alok Sharma has been … more
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Government Response/consultation outcome on banning order offences
DCLG also published the outcome of consultation on proposed banning order offences:
Banning Orders Consultation
The government has added to the list of offences proposed in the original … more
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Houses in multiple occupation and residential property licensing reforms – An Update
On 28th December 2017 the Government published its response to its consultation paper on HMO reforms, which can be found at:
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/houses-in-multiple- … more