The main excitement for me this week was speaking at the Legal Futures Conference on Monday. My talk went down quite well.
It was really nice to meet like minded lawyers and talk about our different services.
When not working I have been re-reading Harry Potter – I enjoy JK Rowling’s writing style and I find it helps with my writing. For example, this weeks Monster List was inspired by the Monster book of Monsters in Book 3.
But what else happened on the blog?
Monday
Notes for tenants on new government guide ‘How to Rent’
A new guide for tenants has been published. I make a few comments on things they left out – read them here …
Tuesday
Can you serve a section 21(1)(b) and a Section 21(4) in the same notice ?
A blog clinic question on section 21 notices. Can incorporate serve both types in the one notice? Find out here …
Wednesday
The Landlord Law Blog Monster List of 42 Top Tips for Landlords
Tips for landlords from the start to finish of a tenancy. Add YOUR tips in the comments section. Take a look here …
Thursday
Is a guarantor bound by a new tenancy at an increased rent?
Another blog clinic question about guarantors and new tenancy agreements. Find out more here …
HMO Legal Basics – What is an HMO : 3
The next in our HMO series. Here we look at HMO’s for Council Tax purposes. See what this is here …
Friday
Ben Reeve Lewis Friday Newsround #158
Ben looks at soap opera housing, letting agent legislation, a government factsheet on the new Immigration laws. Find it all here …
New tenancy deposit law amendment to end the Superstrike effect but other problems remain
The government is looking to deal with the Superstrike problem via an amendment to the Deregulation Bill. Find out more here …
Further reading
- Generation Rent launch their manifesto
- Inside Housing consider this and other initiatives
- If you have been caught for speeding, check out this great DIY site for traffic offences
- The Guardian looks at spare room website Airbnb
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