I have been a bit preoccupied over the past few weeks what with one thing and another, and I see that this resulted in my forgetting to do last week’s roundup! I only noticed when I came to do this week’s roundup today. So this roundup is extra long.
One thing that has been keeping me busy is the online version of Sam Madge-Wyld’s Legal Update course which I am hoping to make live shortly. If you want to be kept informed about this, sign up to our information mailing list here.
But what happened on the blog over the past 2 weeks?
Tuesday 22nd
Tenant penalties for breaching tenancy rules – theft
This is the last post in my series on tenant tenancy breaches, looking at theft. Find it here …
Wednesday 23rd
The shocking stats which reveal the true cause of increasing homelessness
A post from Ben reflecting generally on homelessness issues. Read it here …
Thursday 24th
Are tenants liable for rent if they move out early with no notice given?
A blog clinic question where I take a look at the general rules around tenants notices to quit. Find out more here …
Friday 25th
Ben Reeve Lewis Friday Newsround #275
Ben has a rant about the traffic and gives out a ‘let them eat cake’ award. See what else he said here …
Monday 28th
Increased right to rent regulation comes into force on 1 December 2016
I talk about the new rules coming into force bringing in criminal penalties and new methods of eviction. Find out what they are here …
Tuesday 29th
How the Great Letting Agent Fee Ban could be Good for Some Agents
A controversial argument – could the letting agent fee ban actually be a good thing? See why here …
Wednesday 30th
Can the landlord refuse to claim under his insurance for lost keys?
In this case, the tenant was mugged so it is not her fault they were lost. Some good comments – see them here …
Thursday 1st
Do you HAVE to serve your section 21 notice on a rent day?
I deal with a common misapprehension among landlords. See what it was here …
Friday 2nd
Ben Reeve Lewis Friday Newsround #276
Ben confesses his environmental deficiencies and takes a look at some New York evictions. Read more here …
Further Reading
- Facebook plans to invest $20 million in affordable housing projects in Silicon Valley
- ARLA considers what the Autumn Statement means for letting agents
- The Guardian sets out three things the Government must put in the Housing White paper
- Article on the effect of the Universal Credit trial in Great Yarmouth (hint, it’s not good ..)
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