The week started with the last bank holiday of the year (apart from Christmas) in the last full week before the end of the school summer holidays. What happened on the Landlord Law Blog?
Sunday
Norman barnons – writs and relief
We start off the week with a history spot post about Norman barons and a tale of how the Kings standard bearer joined their ranks. Find out more here ..
Monday
Bank holiday Monday. So another history spot, this time looking at the Kings demesne – the land the King kept for himself. We learn a bit about forest law and King Rufus’ appointment with an arrow. Plus a nice picture of a forest – take a look at it here …
Tuesday
Tenancy agreements and Julie’s big mistake
You have to be really careful messing around with tenancy agreements, as this story shows. Find out why here …
Wednesday
Will people living on boats solve the housing crisis?
This is one of the suggestions made by Mr Shapps, our housing minister. Ben and I think he may be getting desperate. But for one of those commenting on the post, his plans don’t go far enough. Find out why here …
Michael wants to know what sort of tenancy he has. We think it is probably an assured tenancy, but in the comments we discuss how some Judges might think otherwise. Take a look here …
Thursday
The tenancy agreements audiobook – helping landlords learn
I talk about our forthcoming audiobook and how and why it was made. And also tell you how you can listen to part of it for free. Find out how here …
Friday
Ben Reeve Lewsis Friday Newsfound #23
This week Ben is looking at boom and bust. Rising house prices may be good news for homeowners and property developers, but what about the rest of us? Read what he says about it here ..
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Well thats the roundup for this week. Tune in next week for another one.