We have Ben Reeve Lewis up at Landlord Law Towers this weekend planning the future.
Ben is going to be working with Easy Law Training full time from August so expect lots of exciting new developments for our social housing training program.
But what happened on the blog?
Monday
The Sharing Economy – why allowing lodgers can be good
Speculating on what recent budget changes might mean and looking at the bright side of allowing lodgers – read more here…
Tuesday
Tenancy Deposit Protection and points from the Khudra v. Choudhury case
This is a very useful decision on tenancy deposit protection and looks at returning the deposit money and criteria for awarding the penalty for non compliance. Read it here …
Wednesday
Can a landlord change the locks if the tenant fails to move out after giving notice to quit?
No is the short answer, but there are other remedies you can use. Find out more here …
Thursday
Landlord wants to sell the property. Tenant refuses to move out. What can he do?
Also, can he blame the agents for letting to DSS tenants when they were told not to? See the answers given here …
Friday
Ben Reeve Lewis Friday Newsround #212
Ben looks at the candidates for London Mayor then comes out of the cupboard. Find out why here …
Further Reading
- The Guardian reports warnings about the right to buy policy and forthcoming battles in the Lords
- The Rent Smart Wales website launched in advance of the new rules coming in Wales
- More courts earmarked for closure – see here for a list
- The Stirling Prize 2015 shortlist
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