Lots going on in Shepperson Towers just now – my son is in the middle of his GCSEs and is finally settling down to proper revision (although as I am typing this he seems to be doing some sort of game).
Been doing a lot of planning, writing a new series for Property 118, and also had a bit of a timeshift moment as you will see below.
But what happened on the blog?
Tuesday
Is this payment a holding fee or rent?
A blog clinic question this, and one which inspired quite a few good comments. Take a look at them here …
Wednesday
Some interesting proposals for housing law reform from the Labour Party
I was quite impressed with this paper, although whether anything will come of it is another matter. My critique inspired a monster comment from Richard Ashton of the RLA which is worth reading. See it here …
Thursday
Ben Reeve Lewis Friday Newsround #108
Yes, I know, but I genuinely thought it was Friday – I didn’t find out it was Thursday until quite late on in the morning. Step back in time here …
Friday
Landlord abroad, agents disappeared, tenant not paying rent
This is a blog clinic quesiton which really rams home why we NEED to have a regulated letting agent industry. See what I mean here …
Further reading
- Incorporating charges into your tenancy agreement – a new post on my Tenancy Agreement Manual blog
- An article from the Independent shows that benefit related problems are starting
- Tenancy deposits, and Shelter on the BBC
- Nottingham Council are accused on discrimination by landlords over additional licensing plan
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