Half term week this week, so fairly quiet. I spent quite a lot of time watching Columbo with my son as he got the boxed set for his birthday.
But what happened on the blog?
Monday
Five ways to avoid tenant defences to rent arrears claims
This was written in response to a news item saying that more tenants were defending rent arrears repossessions. However if you are careful you can often prevent this happening. Find out how here …
Tuesday
Landlord claiming damages eight months after the tenant has left
Another blog clinic quesiton, Shiwani was asking for help in this situation. We have not had any comments on this yet – if you have any suggestions to help Shiwani you can add them here …
Wednesday
Accelerated possession proceedings defences #3
The third in my series, here looking at people using the wrong notice, or omitting important information. FInd out more here …
Thursday
Private Rented Sector Statistics
They say that there are lies, damned lies and statistics. This set of statistics comes in a government report taken from a sample of 1,051 landlords and agents. Not a lot from a probable pool of over a million. Still the results are interesting. Read more about them here …
Friday
Ben Reeve Lewis Friday Newsround #31
Ben is considering Ken Livingstone’s election campaign, but is actually a lot more excited about the prospect of the new Tintin film – see what he has to say about it here …
Landlord demands rent up front and threatens eviction
Another blog clinic question in need of some suggestions from you. Read what the problem is here …
Further reading
- My History of Law blog post last Sunday was on Oaths and Ordeals (theres a great picture), and I also did a book review on my reference book for Henry I during the week
- Theres are great video interview of Ben Reeve Lewis on the Property 118 site
- Finally, an inspiring commencement address from Steve Jobs
