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Residential Landlords in Fear of Hefty Fines over Illegal Renters

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The Government's crackdown on illegal migration has seen a tripling of penalties for landlords who fail to enforce 'right-to-rent' rules. From the 22nd of January 2024, the Government will significantly increase civil penalties for...

How the new Renters Reform Bill will 'shake up' the Private Rental sector

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Parliament has announced the long-awaited Renters Reform Bill, arguably the biggest shake-up to Private Rental and renters' rights for over a decade. The new law, in short, will prevent landlords from evicting tenants without justification, thus...

A wake-up call for landlords after tragic case

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Lessons are to be learned from the recent tragic case of two-year-old Awaab Ishak, who died after his health was compromised by mould growing in his rented home.

The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022

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Both Private and Social residential Landlords need to be aware of the latest Carbon Monoxide alarm regulations which are coming into force on 1 October 2022. Amelia Ford, paralegal within Warner Goodman LLPs Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution...

Keeping things equal in Residential Tenancies

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Landlords letting residential property privately need to be aware of the latest changes relating to the right to rent checks that they must carry out on all new tenants and not to discriminate. Charlotte Payne, trainee solicitor in Warner...

Notice periods revert for residential landlords seeking possession

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October sees a major milestone in notice periods for residential tenancies where landlords are seeking possession, as they revert to pre-pandemic requirements. The time during the pandemic has been tough for both landlords and tenants alike, with many...