General News Updates
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Nottingham City Council's (NCC) 2nd Selective Licensing scheme
NCC's Council’s Executive Board agreed on the proposals for a second scheme of selective licensing in January 2023.
The submission was sent to the Secretary of State in March 2023 for … more
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NRLA Adaptations Campaign
The private rented sector (PRS) is accommodating an increasingly diverse group of tenants, including more disabled and older individuals than ever before. As a result, there is a growing demand for … more
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Lincolnshire 'Fire home safety toolkit'
Have you seen the new online home fire safety check for Lincolnshire?
The easy-to-follow home fire safety check has been developed through a partnership between the National Fire Chiefs Council … more
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Boston HMO Landlord fined
A landlord responsible for a Lincolnshire house in multiple occupation (HMO) has been fined thousands of pounds after myriad problems were found at the property. Jamal Parvez, who managed a HMO … more
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Faulty E-Bikes and E-Scooters
The Guardian reported that fires sparked by faulty e-bikes and e-scooters have injured at least 190 people in the UK and killed eight since 2020.
Thank you to The Landlord Law Blog& … more
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The Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service
The Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service (HLPAS) has launched on 1st August across England and Wales.
HLPAS is a government funded (legal aid) scheme, providing free legal advice and … more
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Nottingham City Council - Selective Licensing
Nottingham City Council have gained approval from the Secretary of State to go ahead with a new Selective Licensing scheme for Nottingham which opens on 1 December 2023.
Selective Licensing is a … more
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The Supported Housing Act 2023 receives Royal Assent
The Supported Housing Act 2023 has now received Royal Assent
The Act:
requires local authorities to review exempt provision in their areas and to publish a local "supported housing strategy" … more
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Rent Levels
Private Sector rents data to March 2023, released on 21st June 2023.
https://www.ons.gov.uk/ more
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Parliamentary petition launches to save Assured Shorthold Tenancies
A new Parliamentary petition has been set up urging the government to cancel plans to remove assured shorthold tenancies outlined recently in teh Renters (Reform) Bill
Read more: Parliamentary … more