I have spent several quiet hours this weekend updating fully my Section 21 Guide and the Which Possession Proceedings Guide on Landlord Law.
We also now have the new forms online (although I doubt many people will be using them for a few months).
It is all getting very complicated now though, what with different rules for England and Wales, and in England, different rules depending on when the tenancy started.
So much for Government reducing red tape …
But what happened on the blog?
Monday
Are there special cases where landlords can evict tenants extra quickly?
This is my answer to all those landlords who think they have a special case for rapid eviction. Read it here …
Tuesday
Why catastrophe is looming for ordinary people looking for a home
Some comments on the housing crisis. See if you agree and give your comments here …
Wednesday
Are agents under a managed service entitled to charge a fee if their gas engineers are not used?
A blog clinic question but one which seems to have struck a chord with many. Read it here …
Thursday
What rights do tenants have if the landlord sells the property?
A question often asked. See the answer here …
Friday
Ben Reeve Lewis Friday Newsround #228
Ben is offline part of the week through changing his broadband provider but is still able to source some interesting stories online. Read them here …
Further Reading
- The Guardian discuss government plans for a minimum bedroom size for rental properties
- The Government consults on extending mandatory licensing for HMOs
- Jeremy Corbyn supports legal aid – one of the few politicians who appears to understand the issues
- Victoria Cohen suggests London workforce leave London to solve the housing crisis
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