Feeling a bit fragile this morning as last night I went out with friends and had a glass of wine. Just the one glass, but …
When I was younger wine had very little effect on me. Now however its a different matter …
So I’ll just press on with what happened on the blog
Monday
Who does this tenant sue for the deposit?
A blog clinic question from a tenant concerning another unfortunate landlord whose agent has failed to protect the deposit. This agent has also started up a new company and appears to be using this as an excuse to withhold payments. FInd out more here …
Two talks from Tessa Shepperson in Norwich for landlords and agents
The first talk was for NW Brown & Co and went very well. Nice company. The second is for the NLA local branch and is on 27 Feb. Find out more here …
Tuesday
Who is liable for the cost of clearing this drain?
A drain floods due to blockage and the landlords are now claiming the cost from the tenants saying they caused the damage. Can they do this and how can they prove it? Read more here …
Wednesday
Common law rules about rent – where do they come from?
I have been planning this post for a while so it was good to finally write it. A question from a reader had set me on a quest – strangely it was my husband who came up with the answer. Find out more here …
Thursday
Landlord Law Conference Sponsors – Imfuna Let
Imfuna let produce one of the best apps for producing an accurate inventory – very important particularly if you take a deposit. Find out more about them here …
Friday
Ben Reeve Lewis Friday newsround #95
This week Ben is worrying about his pension and writing about the benefits housing associations bring to the community. Read it all here …
Further reading
- The Guardian reports on how LB Camden plan on moving 761 poor families out of London
- The OFT report high levels of complaints against letting agents and demand action
- The BBC report on how the bedroom tax could affect the viability of housing associations on Wales, and
- Nearly Legal has a few ideas about how to challenge the bedroom tax
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