Its been extremely busy here for the past week as we have had a flood of conference bookings come in.
Largely due to our new Conference Sponsors, Property Industry Eye, who have been helping us with the promotion.
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Thanks also to Landlord Accreditation Wales who are supporting our Welsh Conference (which is covering the big legal changes coming in Wales this year) and the event will net you 5 accreditation points with them.
But what happened on the blog?
Monday
Agency Law Basics for Landlords
A quick look at this important topic and alerting you to two of the key rules which apply when agents are used. Read them here …
Tuesday
Can you blame your agent when his plumber does shoddy work on your property?
Well, can you? I make some suggestions here…
Wednesday
Major changes looming for landlords and agents regarding repair obligations and section 21
A quick look at the changes coming and a suggestion as to how you can help deal with them. Find out more here …
Thursday
Can tenants move out early after giving notice or have they GOT to remain in the property?
Some interesting comments here too. Read them here …
Friday
What can these tenants do about patio doors which cannot lock?
Another blog clinic question. An interesting comment from Ben too. Read it all here …
Ben Reeve Lewis Friday Newsround #192
Dog training and news from Ukraine. And housing law of course. Get your weekly dose here …
Further reading
- The Guardian finds a flaw in IDS’ plans to give social housing away
- Nearly Legal on how the Court of Appeal say that illegality is no bar to obtaining title by adverse possession
- Landlord Today on why rent control will halt house building
- The BBC reports that housing starts were up in 2014 but still not enough
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