I have been afflicted with a rather nasty bug this week, which has gone to my throat and voice. Worrying it seems to be getting worse not better – maybe I should stop working.
I suspect it has something to do with coming down after Conference but I wish it would go away.
I have been battling through the coughing however to set up a few new courses, which we will be announcing shortly. So watch this space (or if you are really keen – make sure you are signed up to the mailing list)
But what happened on the blog?
Monday
Tenancy deposit confusion – what are the tenants rights?
One of those properties which are shared on what I call a ‘disorganised coming and going’ basis. How does this affect the deposit rules? See what I had to say here …
Property Tribes interview Tessa Shepperson at the Landlord Law Conference
What it says on the tin really. It gave me a chance to thank everyone. Take a look at it here …
Tuesday
Five top tips on record keeping for HMO landlords
The virus / bug was starting to make itself known on Tuesday so I pillaged David Smith’s notes to find something to write about. They are important points however – read them here …
Property Tribes interview HMO Landlady
Another great interview from Property Tribes, this time Serena Thompson aka HMO Landlady. Watch it here …
Wednesday
Tenant unable to move in – what are her rights?
She signed the tenancy agreement in good faith, but then was told there was an illegal occupant and could not move in. See what my advice was here …
Thursday
How can I find out if my tenants have left or not?
The property is a top floor flat so the landlord cannot peer through the windows. How can she find out if it is OK to go in and change the locks? Some good comments from readers – see them here …
Friday
Ben Reeve Lewis Friday newsround #99
Ben reveals an interesting items in the Pope’s property portfolio and considers what might be in store for IDS. Read that and more here …
Further reading
- Not exactly reading, but you can find more great videos from Property Tribes on their YouTube channel
- LAG blog considers whether the new squatting laws are effective or not
- Any Scottish readers may be interested in Brian Inksters new Crofting law blog
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