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A recent rent repayment order (“RRO”) tribunal case has again highlighted the importance of purpose-built student accommodation (“PBSA”) providers being aware of their obligations in respect o...
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At our webinar on 30 January we discussed the main changes which the Renters (Reform) Bill will make to possession claims for private landlords, how rent increases will work for residential tenancies...
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There are three types of property licensing schemes that cover different types of private rented properties. These are mandatory licensing, additional licensing, and selective licensing. If you o...
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Student accommodation providers have many legal obligations relating to the housing they offer to students. Ensuring legal compliance will not only assist in a smooth transition for the student into t...
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The Renters (Reform) Bill is progressing in its legislative journey and now, having finished the Committee stage, is awaiting the report stage. The most recent version of the Bill with the latest amen...
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A review of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (“HHSRS”) was published by the government in September. This review, carried out by RH Environmental on behalf of the government looked at w...
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What is an improvement notice? An improvement notice under the Housing Act 2004 is a formal instruction by a local authority requiring the person served with the notice to carry out works specified i...
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The Housing Act 1988 allows a landlord to obtain possession of a property let to an assured shorthold tenant by first serving a section 8 notice seeking possession. At present, it is one of two routes...
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