Getting quite excited about the Strictly final tonight – will it be Jason, Chelsee of Harry? They are all equally good in different ways.
Also getting excited about plans for School for Landlords next year -if there are any courses YOU would like to see, let me know.
But what happened on the blog?
Monday
Local Authority held liable for damage done by tenant
This one, a report of a case where the landlord was awarded damages after the tenant recommended by the local authority did some £8,000 worth of damage, brought forth quite a bit of discussion. Take a look at it here …
Is ALMO responsible for nightmare tenant?
This one follows on and is a readers problem, where a friend of the reader has had a nightmare tenant placed next door by an ALMO – were they acting irresponsibly? Read more here …
Tuesday
School for landlords – increasing rent (3)
In this post I published the third video in the increasing rent series – this one is on increasing rent via the statutory notice procedure. Watch it online here …
Wednesday
Accelerated possession defences #10
In this post I look at HMO licensing – how does this fit in with accelerated possession proceedings? Find out here …
Who enforces the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations?
A question asked by Bernard who is having problems with his student accommodation. Read all about it here …
Thursday
The shocking story of a police officer who illegally evicted his tenant and her seven year old son. Find out more here …
Friday
Ben Reeve Lewis Friday newsround #38
Ben is getting over a bout of man flu and reflecting on how impossible it is for people to get onto the property ladder today. Quite a good discussion this week – why not join in here …
Lost deposit arbitration forms – is the agent liable?
Joanne asked for an arbitration and then found the deposit had been paid back to her tenants due to the forms getting lost – can she claim against the agents? Find out here …
Further reading
- My History of Law blog post last Sunday was about the Kings Household and the Administration of Government
- The Landlord Law newsletter went out this week – it has an article on the new deposit rules
- An interesting blog from David Lawrenson on the London mayor and Ken Livingstons plans for London’s housing
- And of course the Strictly home page