Here we are in the new year and the holiday already seems months ago.
We have a lot happening this year, what with the Right to Rent checks being rolled out in a couple of weeks and new laws in the pipeline.
Ben and I will try to shed some light on it all for you. We also have a new blog series on the grounds for eviction, which will take us a while as there are a lot of them. Most of them very rarely used.
But what happened on the blog this week?
Friday (1st)
A New Look for Landlord Law Blog for 2016
We started the new year with a new theme for the site. @Rent Rebel of course had a gripe about it – but what do YOU think? Take a look at it here …
Monday
Welcome to 2016 on the Landlord Law Blog
The first ‘proper’ post on the blog taking a look at what we have in store this year. Check out what is coming here …
Tuesday
This is my site with services and free information for tenants. Find out more about whats new here …
Wednesday
Can this landlord insist on putting up the rent when the property has cracks?
A blog clinic post giving advice to a tenant who can’t afford the proposed new rent. See what we had to say here …
Thursday
Grounds for Eviction – Introduction
The first part of our new series on the eviction grounds in the Housing Act 1988. Read about what’s coming here …
Friday
Ben Reeve Lewis Friday Newsround #234
Ben’s had a bit of a tough few weeks what with a broken wrist and all. He hopes that things can only get better. See what you think here …
Further Reading
- Shelter say that the housing crisis is similar to problems in the 1960’s which led to its creation
- Interesting post on the future of buy to let from Letting Focus
- Nearly Legal on the Sheriff illegal eviction scandal + a lively debate in the comments
- Finally, you may have seen this spoof tech exchange already but if not, take a look. Its very funny
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I had to comment as I just wanted to say a big thank you for the wealth of information you have available for tennants. Wednesday’s article was brilliant as I don’t think for a second you should be able to push rents up until cracks and any other structural issues have been resolved!
Once again a big thank you for taking the time to update so frequently recently, as I’ve educated myself so much just by having everything here on where as I stand as a first time landlord in one place!