Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # The Landlord Law Blog Interesting posts on residential landlord & tenant law and practice In England & Wales UK ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog posts](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/blog-posts/) - [The problem with the Renters Reform Bill and anti social tenants](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/06/20/the-problem-with-the-renters-reform-bill-and-anti-social-tenants/) - Discussing how the Renters Reform Bill fails to deal with the issue of anti-social tenants and the problems that this causes for other tenants and neighbours - [Landlord Law Newsround #295](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/06/16/landlord-law-newsround-295/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Will legal rules permitting pets in lets mean more dangerous dogs?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/06/14/will-legal-rules-permitting-pets-in-lets-mean-more-dangerous-dogs/) - There has been a lot of publicity about the law on pets in lets and proposals to make it harder for landlords to refuse permission. However, we need to be careful that when doing this, we do not make it easier for people to keep dangerous dogs. Bearing in mind that any dog can be - [Landlord Law Newsround #294](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/06/09/landlord-law-newsround-294/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Urban Myth – you can’t have a proper tenancy without a written agreement](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/06/05/urban-myth-you-cant-have-a-proper-tenancy-without-a-written-agreement-2/) - Are landlords required to have a written tenancy agreement (or written statement of occupation contract in Wales)? And what about the Renters Reform Bill? - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for May 2023](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/06/02/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-may-2023/) - Here are our roundup of posts for May. Friday 5th May Landlord Law Newsround #289 Our first Newsround for May Tuesday 9th May What are a landlords options for compensation if lodgers fail to vacate after a tenancy ends? This was a question asked in my Fast Track Blog Clinic. Questions on the new Welsh - [Landlord Law Newsround #293](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/06/02/landlord-law-newsround-293/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #292](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/05/26/landlord-law-newsround-292/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Are there solutions to the student issue with the Renters Reform Bill?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/05/23/are-there-solutions-to-the-student-issue-with-the-renters-reform-bill/) - Student landlords will be disadvantaged by the proposed rule to abolish fixed-term tenancies. Student tenants will be able to leave early. Are there any solutions to this problem? - [Preliminary thoughts on the new Renters Reform Bill](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/05/18/preliminary-thoughts-on-the-new-renters-reform-bill/) - The Renters Reform Bill has not been published. Some thoughts on how this will affect landlords and tenants and some issues raised by this draft legislation. - [Landlord Law Newsround #291](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/05/19/landlord-law-newsround-291/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [What are the Property Redress Schemes?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/04/10/property-redress-schemes/) - Property Redress Schemes were set up so landlords and tenants have somewhere to complain about their letting agent and receive redress - [Landlord Law Newsround #290](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/05/12/landlord-law-newsround-290/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [What are the transition arrangements under the new Welsh legislation?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/02/10/what-are-the-transition-arrangements-under-the-new-welsh-legislation/) - There seems to be a certain amount of confusion over the transition arrangements for tenancies (now called occupation contracts) in Wales and what the notice periods are. I am going to attempt to wade through the morass of regulations in this post and try to make sense of it all. Tenancies after 1 December 2022 - [Questions on the new Welsh legislation transition rules](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/05/09/questions-on-the-new-welsh-legislation-transition-rules/) - Questions about the new Welsh legislation, which came into force on 1 December 2023. What is the effect of these laws? And what do landlords need to do to comply - [What are a landlords options for compensation if lodgers fail to vacate after a tenancy ends?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/05/09/what-are-a-landlords-options-for-compensation-if-lodgers-fail-to-vacate-after-a-tenancy-ends/) - Here is a question to the blog clinic fast track from Nick (not his real name), who is a landlord. We rented out our property on an AST to a family friend who later took in three lodgers without our knowledge (he had our consent for one). The tenant gave us notice to quit in - [Landlord Law Newsround #289](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/05/05/landlord-law-newsround-289/) - Our first Newsround for May lots of housing news this week and most importantly we start with news on the Renters' Reform Bill. Renters Reform Bill to be published next week Yesterday the Government announced that its long awaited Renters' Reform Bill will be introduced into Parliament next week. Housing Secretary, Michael Gove says We’re - [Tenant prosecutes Lambeth Council over damp and mouldy flat](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2013/08/14/council-tenant-prosecutes-lambeth-council-over-damp-and-mouldy-flat/) - Tenants whose flats suffer from damp and mould can sometimes prosecute their landords for compensation if the properties are a statutory nuisance - [Landlord Law Newsround #288](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/04/28/landlord-law-newsround-288/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Leases Covenants and Consents by Crabb, Seitler and Seitler](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/04/23/leases-covenants-and-consents-by-crabb-seitler-and-seitler/) - This is a practitioner's book which covers situations where a landlord is giving (or not giving) consent under a covenant in a lease. There are five parts. The first part is on 'restrictions on alienation- 'alienation' being the right (or not) of a tenant to dispose of his lease/tenancy - whether this is to assign - [What are tenants' rights to keep a pet in their rented property?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/04/17/what-are-tenants-rights-to-keep-a-pet-in-their-rented-property/) - This is a perennial question that all landlord and tenant advisers get asked. As discussed in the post here, the law has not (at the time of writing) been changed recently to force landlords to allow pets, although the government has threatened to change it in future in the promised renters reform bill. So what - [Landlord Law Newsround #287](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/04/21/landlord-law-newsround-287/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Guilty landlord fined for damp and mould and ordered to get rid of it and stop it coming back…ever!](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2014/05/01/guilty-landlord-fined-for-damp-and-mould-and-ordered-to-get-rid-of-it-and-stop-it-coming-backever/) - A tenant whose rented property has serious damp and mould problems, succeeds in a claim against her landlord Lambeth Council - [Landlord Law Newsround #286](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/04/14/landlord-law-newsround-286/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [HMO Legal Basics – What is an HMO : 3](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2014/06/19/hmo-legal-basics-what-is-an-hmo-3/) - In this post we look at the definition of an HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) for Council Tax purposes - its not the same! - [Urban Myth - you can only increase rent once a year](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/04/12/urban-myth-you-can-only-increase-rent-once-a-year/) - Is the urban myth saying landlords can only increase rent once a year true? We take a look at the various methods landlords can use to increase tenants rent - [Gone fishing](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/04/07/gone-fishing/) - The blog is now closed down over Easter so no Newsround this week. We will be back in a few days. Tessa Photo by Rogerio Zgiet - [When is an AST not an AST?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/05/05/when-is-an-ast-not-an-ast/) - When it is not the tenants principal or only home. Or is it? - [Landlord Law Newsround #285](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/03/31/landlord-law-newsround-285/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #284](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/03/24/landlord-law-newsround-284/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Is it a tenancy or a residential license? Problems with a confused occupier status](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/03/21/is-it-a-tenancy-or-a-residential-license-problems-with-a-confused-occupier-status/) - A landlord seeks advice on an informal letting. Is this a lodger situation, a residential license or a tenancy? And what are landlords rights be to evict? - [Why you need to be very careful who you use to evict your tenants](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/09/04/need-careful-use-evict-tenants/) - Looking at the case of Gill v Kassam and why landlords should be VERY careful who they use in eviction proceedings, an why they should avoid unregulated firms - [Landlord Law Newsround #282](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/03/10/landlord-law-newsround-282/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #283](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/03/17/landlord-law-newsround-283/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Asylum seekers, refugees and the things no-one ever seems to mention](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/03/14/asylum-seekers-refugees-and-the-things-no-one-ever-seems-to-mention/) - How asyluum seekers and refugees could solve problems in our country rather than being an expense and treated as a problem. - [Landlord Law Blog roundup for February 2023](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/03/03/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-february-2023/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [The Rakusen v. Jepson Supreme Court Decision - watch our webinar with Barister Robert Brown](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/03/10/the-rakusen-v-jepson-supreme-court-decision-watch-our-webinar-with-barister-robert-brown/) - The Rakusen v. Jepson Supreme Court decision explained by barrister Robert Brown who represented the National Residential Landlords Association - who were interveners in the case. - [The Rakusen v. Jepsen Supreme Court Decision](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/03/02/the-rakusen-v-jepsen-supreme-court-decision/) - Learn more about the Supreme Court Decision in the case of Rakusen v. Jepson in this free webinar - [Landlord Law Newsround #281](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/03/03/landlord-law-newsround-281/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Letting agents - how to help a landlord evict bad tenants without putting your firm at risk](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2012/08/23/letting-agents-how-to-help-a-landlord-evict-bad-tenants-without-putting-your-firm-at-risk/) - Looking at what letting agents can and can't do to help landlords who are stuck with bad or non rent paying tenants - [How can this tenant deal with a landlord who is threatening to cut off services?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/03/01/how-can-this-tenant-deal-with-a-landlord-who-is-threatening-to-cut-off-services/) - A landlord fails to provide his tenant with the information she needs to sign up to a gas supply as required by the tenancy agreement - [Landlord Law Newsround #280](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/02/24/landlord-law-newsround-280/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Are you a lodger landlord? We have new forms for you!](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/02/17/are-you-a-lodger-landlord-we-have-new-forms-for-you/) - Do you want to make a bit of cash by taking in a lodger? Check out the free help on the Lodger Landlord site and the useful forms available via Your Law Store - [Landlord Law Newsround #279](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/02/17/landlord-law-newsround-279/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [The Essential Law for Landlords (Virtual) Workshop](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/02/01/the-essential-law-for-landlords-virtual-workshop/) - Essential Law for Landlords is a virtual workshop where solicitor Tessa Shepperson will take you through the main areas of law landlords need to know. - [Landlord Law Newsround #278](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/02/10/landlord-law-newsround-278/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #277](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/02/03/landlord-law-newsround-277/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for January 2023](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/02/03/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-january-2023/) - Here is our roundup of posts for January 2023. Tuesday 3rd January The Landlord Law Blog Urban Myths The first of my updated series on 'Urban Myths' Thursday 5th January Can this tenant end his fixed-term tenancy early? This was a question asked in my Blog Clinic Friday 6th January Landlord Law Newsround #273 Our - [Urban Myth – Tenants who stay on after the end of their fixed term are ‘squatters’.](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/02/02/urban-myth-tenants-who-stay-on-after-the-end-of-their-fixed-term-are-squatters-2/) - If a landlord gives a tenant a six-month tenancy, what happens at the end of that time? If tenants stay on are they squatters? Or does the law help them? - [Is this guarantor liable for increased rent in a periodic contract?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/01/30/is-this-guarantor-liable-for-increased-rent-in-a-periodic-contract/) - Here is a question to the blog clinic from Tanya (not her real name), who is a tenant. I agreed to be a guarantor for a family member and signed a fixed term contract for 12 months, 6 months, and then a further 12 months. The final fixed term ended in July 22 and I - [Landlord Law Newsround #276](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/01/27/landlord-law-newsround-276/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #275](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/01/20/landlord-law-newsround-275/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlords! Looking to insulate your properties? Heed this warning …](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/01/19/landlords-looking-to-insulate-your-properties-heed-this-warning/) - Landlords - f you are retrofitting your property by improving the insulation, read this landlord's story of how her EPC was downgraded to D after 10 years - [Green improvement support for landlords from Local Authorities - Broxbourne to Ceredigion](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2021/10/18/green-improvement-support-for-landlords-from-local-authorities-broxbourne-to-ceredigion/) - A list of local authority help pages and grant aid for energy efficiency measures looking at Councils Blaby to Bromsgrove - [Can a landlord object to tenants having people stay at the property?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/01/16/can-a-landlord-object-to-tenants-having-people-stay-at-the-property/) - If landlords object to tenants having people stay at the property - what can they do about it? And can tenants refuse access to landlords - [Landlord Law Newsround #274](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/01/13/landlord-law-newsround-274/) - Another week and another Newsround. Let's see what's been happening in the news this week. New law to ease broadband upgrade blocks A new law has been passed that allows broadband companies to gain access to blocks of flats in order to provide faster broadband where a tenant has requested an upgrade. The Telecommunications Infrastructure - [Do Pre-2026 Tenancy Agreements Still Allow One Month's Notice?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/07/13/do-pre-2026-tenancy-agreements-still-allow-one-months-notice/) - Does the Renters' Rights Act override notice clauses in pre-1 May 2026 tenancy agreements? A practical legal question with no clear answer. - [Landlord Law Newsround #444](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/07/10/landlord-law-newsround-444/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #443](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/07/03/landlord-law-newsround-443/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for June](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/07/02/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-june-2/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [Housing Law Handbook 6th Edition by Diane Astin](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/07/01/housing-law-handbook-6th-edition-by-diane-astin/) - With a change in the law come new textbooks, and I was delighted to be given the opportunity to review one of the first of these. Namely, the 6th Edition of Diane Austin’s massive Housing Law Casebook. This, I think, can safely be described as a ‘tome’ (defined by my Google AI as a ‘large, - [Landlord Law Newsround #442](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/06/26/landlord-law-newsround-442/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Before you test a Renters' Rights Act loophole...](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/06/25/before-you-test-a-renters-rights-act-loophole/) - Thinking of working around the Renters' Rights Act? Here's why landlords should avoid becoming the test case for untried legal arguments. - [Landlord Law Newsround #441](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/06/19/landlord-law-newsround-441/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Rent-to-Rent: What Every Landlord Needs to Know](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/06/16/rent-to-rent-what-every-landlord-needs-to-know/) - Rent-to-rent arrangements now carry far greater risks under the Renters' Rights Act. Find out why landlords should think twice before signing. - [Pet Requests Under the Renters' Rights Act: A Cautionary Tale](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/06/14/pet-requests-under-the-renters-rights-act-a-cautionary-tale/) - A dispute over a tenant's cat highlights common misunderstandings about the Renters' Rights Act, pet insurance requirements and end-of-tenancy cleaning charges. - [Landlord Law Newsround #440](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/06/13/landlord-law-newsround-440/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Can this landlord sue a former tenant for damage and a flea infestation?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/06/07/can-this-landlord-sue-a-former-tenant-for-damage-and-a-flea-infestation/) - A landlord faces rent arrears, property damage and a flea infestation after a tenant leaves. Can compensation be recovered and is court action worthwhile? - [Landlord Law Newsround #439](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/06/05/landlord-law-newsround-439/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Property Inspections: What Every Landlord Needs to Check](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/06/01/property-inspections-what-every-landlord-needs-to-check/) - Property inspections can prevent costly repairs, uncover breaches of tenancy and help landlords comply with Renters' Rights Act rules. - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for May](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/06/01/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-may-4/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [Landlord Law Newsround #438](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/05/29/landlord-law-newsround-438/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Rent Days or Tenancy Periods? The Notice to Quit Dilemma](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/03/23/rent-days-or-tenancy-periods-the-notice-to-quit-dilemma/) - Rent day or tenancy period? A grey area in the new tenancy rules—what landlords need to consider when dealing with notices to quit. - [Landlord Law Newsround #437](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/05/22/landlord-law-newsround-437/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Need Help Understanding the Renters Rights Act? Here Are Your Training Options](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/05/27/need-help-understanding-the-renters-rights-act-here-are-your-training-options/) - With the Renters Rights Act now in force, landlords, letting agents and housing advisers need to make sure they understand the new legal landscape. To help, I have developed a number of training services which range from free to paid bespoke, as follows: My Free Landlord Law Essentials Course This is a 12-part course comprising - [Six ways the Renters Rights Act will change renting: Part 7, Looking ahead](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/05/18/six-ways-the-renters-rights-act-will-change-renting-part-7-looking-ahead/) - Final part of our series on the Renters’ Rights Act looking at affordability, enforcement, social housing, holiday homes and whether the reforms will succeed. - [Can modular houses help us solve the housing crisis?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2017/04/27/can-modular-houses-help-us-solve-housing-crisis/) - Modular houses are tipped to solve the housing crisis by creating factory built housing at lower cost with less construction workers needed. But will it? - [Landlord Law Newsround #436](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/05/15/landlord-law-newsround-436/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #435](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/05/09/landlord-law-newsround-435/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Six ways the Renters Rights Act will change renting: Part 5, Rent Issues](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/05/05/six-ways-the-renters-rights-act-will-change-renting-part-5-rent-issues/) - Renters’ Rights Act rent rules explained. Changes to rent increases, bidding bans and rent in advance, and what they mean for tenants and landlords. - [Six ways the Renters Rights Act will change renting: Part 4, Local Authority Fines](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/05/02/six-ways-the-renters-rights-act-will-change-renting-part-4-local-authority-fines/) - How will new fines affect landlords? A look at civil penalties, repeat breaches and enforcement under the Renters’ Rights Act. - [Six ways the Renters Rights Act will change renting: Part 3, Local Authority Enforcement](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/05/01/six-ways-the-renters-rights-act-will-change-renting-part-3-local-authority-enforcement/) - The Renters’ Rights Act makes enforcement a legal duty. Discover how councils must act, what section 107 means, and the impact on landlords. - [Six ways the Renters Rights Act will change renting: Part 2, Fixed Terms](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/04/30/six-ways-the-renters-rights-act-will-change-renting-part-2-fixed-terms/) - The Renters’ Rights Act ends fixed-term tenancies. Discover how this affects tenant security, flexibility and landlord control in the PRS. - [Six ways the Renters Rights Act will change renting: Part 1, Section 21](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/04/29/six-ways-the-renters-rights-act-will-change-renting-part-1-section-21/) - Section 21 is abolished under the Renters’ Rights Act. Discover how this will shift power, empower tenants, and change landlord control in the PRS. - [Six ways the Renters Rights Act will change renting: Part 6, Database and Ombudsman](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/05/06/six-ways-the-renters-rights-act-will-change-renting-part-6-database-and-ombudsman/) - Renters’ Rights Act: landlord database and Ombudsman explained. What’s coming, when, and how these schemes will affect landlords and tenants. - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for April](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/05/03/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-april-3/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [Landlord Law Newsround #434](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/05/01/landlord-law-newsround-434/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #433](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/04/24/landlord-law-newsround-433/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Giles Peaker: A Tribute to a Housing Law Pioneer](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/04/20/giles-peaker-a-tribute-to-a-housing-law-pioneer/) - Tribute to Giles Peaker, housing solicitor and Nearly Legal founder, reflecting on his legacy and role in the Homes Act 2018. - [Drafting a new Renters’ Rights Act Tenancy Agreement – Part 5](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/04/17/drafting-a-new-renters-rights-act-tenancy-agreement-part-5/) - The new Renters’ Rights Act tenancy agreement is now live for members, with flexible features, improved formatting and full compliance. - [Drafting a new Renters’ Rights Act Tenancy Agreement – Part 4](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/04/14/drafting-a-new-renters-rights-act-tenancy-agreement-part-4/) - Part 4 of drafting a Renters’ Rights Act tenancy agreement, covering final amendments, compliance issues and first review of the document. - [Drafting a new Renters’ Rights Act Tenancy Agreement – Part 3](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/04/13/drafting-a-new-renters-rights-act-tenancy-agreement-part-3/) - See Part 1 here and Part 2 here. On the whole, ChatGPT seemed to approve of my tenancy agreement draft: This is an excellent, modern tenancy agreement: ✔ Clear, readable, and unusually well structured ✔ Strong alignment with the Renters' Rights Act 2025 framework ✔ Good balance between landlord protection and fairness ✔ Very good - [Drafting a new Renters’ Rights Act Tenancy Agreement – Part 2](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/04/11/drafting-a-new-renters-rights-act-tenancy-agreement-part-2/) - Behind the scenes of drafting a tenancy agreement for the Renters’ Rights Act, including clauses, compliance and testing. - [Drafting a new Renters’ Rights Act Tenancy Agreement - Part 1](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/04/11/drafting-a-new-renters-rights-act-tenancy-agreement-part-1/) - A behind-the-scenes look at drafting a Renters’ Rights Act tenancy agreement, including key decisions on structure, bills and guarantees - [Drafting a new Renters’ Rights Act Tenancy Agreement - Series Overview](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/04/17/drafting-a-new-renters-rights-act-tenancy-agreement-series-overview/) - Overview of the Renters’ Rights Act tenancy agreement series, with links to all parts and details of the new Landlord Law agreement. - [Landlord Law Newsround #432](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/04/17/landlord-law-newsround-432/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Renters’ Rights Act Masterclass – are you ready for 1 May?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/04/16/renters-rights-act-masterclass-are-you-ready-for-1-may/) - Get ready for the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. Join our 3-hour masterclass on 21 April to understand the new rules and avoid costly compliance mistakes. - [Plain English tenancy agreements](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2008/02/10/plain-english-tenancy-agreements/) - I haven’t been writing much in the blog recently because I have been doing a lot of other stuff. One the main things I have been concentrating on recently is a new draft of my standard tenancy agreement. I was going to give it an overhaul anyway, then I got involved with a client who - [Landlord Law Newsround 431](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/04/10/landlord-law-newsround-431/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #430](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/04/01/landlord-law-newsround-430/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Local Authority Fines: Easier to Issue – But Now Much Harder to Avoid](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/03/31/local-authority-fines-easier-to-issue-but-now-much-harder-to-avoid/) - Local Authority enforcement is set to rise under the Renters Rights Act 2025, with new powers and firms improving recovery of unpaid landlord fines. - [Email Service of Notices: A New Risk for Landlords?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/03/27/email-service-of-notices-a-new-risk-for-landlords/) - Local Authority notices can be validly served by email—even if unseen. Learn the risks and how to spot fraudulent emails. - [Dogs, Fences and Liability: What Landlords Need to Know Now](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/03/29/dogs-fences-and-liability-what-landlords-need-to-know-now/) - Can landlords refuse pets due to poor garden fencing? A practical look at pet requests, liability risks and the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. - [Landlord Law Newsround #429](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/03/27/landlord-law-newsround-429/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Tenant Information Sheet 2026: What You Must Do and How to Prove Service](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/03/20/tenant-information-sheet-2026-what-you-must-do-and-how-to-prove-service/) - New tenant information sheet now published. Landlords must serve it by 31 May 2026 or risk fines. Learn how to serve it and prove compliance. - [Landlord Law Newsround #428](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/03/20/landlord-law-newsround-428/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Why Every Landlord Should Include Procedures in Their Tenancy Agreement](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/03/16/why-every-landlord-should-include-procedures-in-their-tenancy-agreement/) - How including procedures in your tenancy agreement can help landlords manage pets, repairs, rent arrears and tenant notices under the Renters’ Rights Act. - [Before, During and After a Tenancy – The New Power Balance](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/03/08/before-during-and-after-a-tenancy-the-new-power-balance/) - The Renters’ Rights Act changes the balance of power between landlords and tenants. When do landlords have leverage – and when do tenants control the situation? - [Landlord Law Newsround #427](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/03/13/landlord-law-newsround-427/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Is AI the New Herbie? Asimov’s Robot Ethics vs Legal Reality](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/07/15/is-ai-the-new-herbie-asimovs-robot-ethics-vs-legal-reality/) - AI is fabricating case law—and it's ending up in court. From Asimov's robots to real legal risks, here's why lawyers must be cautious with AI tools. - [Landlord Law Newsround #426](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/03/06/landlord-law-newsround-426/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Keeping Pets in Rented Property – New Rules from May 2026](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/03/03/keeping-pets-in-rented-property-new-rules-from-may-2026/) - New pet rules under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 explained. When can landlords refuse, and how can you protect your property? - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for February](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/03/01/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-february-2/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [The Biggest Housing Law Reform in 30 Years – Are You Prepared?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/03/02/the-biggest-housing-law-reform-in-30-years-are-you-prepared/) - Major housing law reform is coming. Avoid costly mistakes and £40,000 penalties with expert Renters’ Rights Act training. - [Landlord Law Newsround #425](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/02/27/landlord-law-newsround-425/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Revisiting Airbnb – What Landlords / Hosts Need to Know](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/02/25/revisiting-airbnb-what-landlords-hosts-need-to-know/) - Are you letting via Airbnb? The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 may apply if your property is someone’s main home. Review your legal position now. - [Airbnb renting and the law – legal obligations](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/10/31/airbnb-renting-law-legal-obligations/) - Note: 25/2/2026. This post has been updated to refer to changes under the Renters Rights Act 2025. If you rent property to tenants and have not already done so, you should ensure you are aware of the new rules, as penalties for non compliance are very high. This is the fourth post in my Airbnb - [Airbnb renting and the law – occupation types](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/10/24/airbnb-renting-law-occupation-types/) - This is the third post in my Airbnb series. Note, March 2023 - it has come to my attention that some people are misrepresenting some of the information in this post. I have, therefore added some corrective comments in red. The rights you have as a landlord / host and as an occupier / guest - [Airbnb renting and the law - do you have the right to rent?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/10/19/airbnb-renting-law-right-to-rent/) - This is the second post in my Airbnb series. Today, I am looking at whether you have the right to rent out your property in the first place. The fact that a house or flat is your home, does not necessarily mean that you have the right to do what you like with it. For - [Airbnb renting and the law - introduction](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/10/17/airbnb-renting-law-introduction/) - Airbnb is a phenomenon which allows people to earn money easily from their property - but how does this sit with laws and regulations for private renting? - [Student Landlords and the Renters' Rights Act - Part 3](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/10/29/student-landlords-and-the-renters-rights-act-part-3/) - The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 introduces a new student eviction ground (ground 4A). Here’s why it’s unlikely to help most student landlords. - [Renters' Rights Act Essential Tips - dealing with the tenant's right to cancel early](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/02/23/renters-rights-act-essential-tips-dealing-with-the-tenants-right-to-cancel-early/) - Tenants can give two months’ notice from day one after 1 May 2026. Here’s how landlords can manage the new cancellation rules. - [Common law rules about rent - where do they come from?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2013/02/13/common-law-rules-about-rent-where-do-they-come-from/) - I try to find the source of the common law rule that rent is payable in arrears unless the landlord and tenant specifically agree otherwise - [Landlord Law Newsround #424](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/02/20/landlord-law-newsround-424/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [RRA 2025: Do Joint Property Owners All Have to Be Named in the Tenancy Agreement?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/02/13/rra-2025-do-joint-property-owners-all-have-to-be-named-in-the-tenancy-agreement/) - Must all joint owners be named as landlord? We examine the RRA 2025 position, Section 3, Section 48 and deposit compliance. - [Landlord Law Newsround #423](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/02/13/landlord-law-newsround-423/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Discrimination Rules Every Landlord Should Understand](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/02/09/discrimination-rules-every-landlord-should-understand/) - The law on discrimination is, I expect, something most landlords are a bit hazy about. Many will consider that, as it is their property, they can choose who they want to live in it. This is true. Landlords cannot be forced to accept someone as a tenant who they don’t want. However, if it can - [Landlord Law Newsround #422](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/02/06/landlord-law-newsround-422/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for January](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/02/04/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-january-2/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [Are big letting agents shielding themselves from legal challenge?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/02/02/are-big-letting-agents-shielding-themselves-from-legal-challenge/) - A growing problem for landlords: finding specialist legal advice when disputes involve large national letting agents. - [Landlord Law Newsround #421](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/01/30/landlord-law-newsround-421-2/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Renters’ Rights Act Essential Tips – avoiding enforcement action](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/01/12/renters-rights-act-essential-tips-avoiding-enforcement-action/) - Local Authority enforcement will increase under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. Learn how to respond, avoid fines, and protect your position. - [Renters' Rights Act Essential Tips - choosing tenants for the long term](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/01/26/renters-rights-act-essential-tips-choosing-tenants-for-the-long-term/) - With fixed terms and section 21 abolished, landlords must choose tenants for the long term. Essential tips on referencing, fraud checks and applicant selection. - [Renters’ Rights Act Essential Tips – Fixed terms becoming illegal](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/11/22/renters-rights-act-essential-tips-fixed-terms-becoming-illegal/) - All fixed terms will end under the Renters’ Rights Act. Essential guidance for landlords and tenants on the shift to periodic tenancies. - [Landlord Law Newsround #420](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/01/23/landlord-law-newsround-420/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Broken promises by landlords: what are a tenant’s options?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/01/19/broken-promises-by-landlords-what-are-a-tenants-options/) - What can a tenant do when a landlord promises works in writing but never delivers? Rent withholding, deposits and legal remedies explained. - [Why the GDPR rules are important for landlords and a plan of action](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/03/12/new-gdpr-rules-important-landlords-plan-action/) - Landlords and letting agents need to prepare foe GDPR the new data protection rules coming into force on 25 May 2018. This post gives a quick guide and checklist - [Money Laundering Checks for Landlords – What You Must Do](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/08/11/money-laundering-checks-for-landlords-what-you-must-do-in-2025/) - New 2025 money laundering rules mean you must check tenant ID, run sanctions searches, and keep records – or risk fines and prosecution. - [Landlord Law Newsround #419](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/01/16/landlord-law-newsround-419/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #418](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/01/09/landlord-law-newsround-418/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Making life easier for Local Authorities issuing Civil Penalty Notices](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/01/07/making-life-easier-for-local-authorities-issuing-civil-penalty-notices/) - Why stronger Local Authority enforcement under the Renters’ Rights Act matters – and why good landlords should welcome action against rogues. - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for December](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/01/05/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-december-3/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [Landlord Law Blog looks back on 2025](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/12/20/landlord-law-blog-looks-back-on-2025/) - So here we are at the end of a momentous year for Landlords with the passing of the 2025 Renters' Rights Act. We at the Landlord Law Blog are now closing down for Christmas, and no new posts will be published until early January. However, if you want something to read, the following links will - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for November](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/12/01/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-november-3/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [Landlord Law Newsround #417](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/12/12/landlord-law-newsround-417/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #416](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/12/05/landlord-law-newsround-416/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Renters' Rights Act Essential Tips - review your property](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/12/01/renters-rights-act-essential-tips-review-your-property/) - How landlords can prepare their property for the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 with inspections, audits and early compliance checks. - [Renters' Rights Act Essential Tips - Section 21](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/11/06/renters-rights-act-essential-tips-section-21/) - Abolition of Section 21 is coming. Key tips for landlords and tenants on what to do before and after the Renters’ Rights Act takes effect. - [Landlord Law Newsround #415](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/11/28/landlord-law-newsround-415/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Updating Landlord Law for the Renters’ Rights Act: Progress Report](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/11/27/updating-landlord-law-for-the-renters-rights-act-progress-report/) - The Renters’ Rights Act is coming. Discover how Landlord Law is updating checklists, guides and kits to support landlords. - [Landlord Law Newsround #414](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/11/21/landlord-law-newsround-414/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Long-Term Let Promised… But Only a 6-Month Tenancy: What Are a Tenant’s Rights?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/11/17/long-term-let-promised-but-only-a-6-month-tenancy-what-are-a-tenants-rights/) - Misled by a “long-term let” advert but given a 6-month tenancy? Your rights now and how this will change under the Renters’ Rights Act. - [Landlord Law Newsround #413](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/11/16/landlord-law-newsround-413/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Renters Rights Act Implementation: What You Need to Prepare For](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/11/14/renters-rights-act-implementation-what-you-need-to-prepare-for/) - The government has released the Renters Rights Act 2025 implementation timeline. Key dates for enforcement, tenancy changes, and landlord duties. - [Government Removes Controversial Pet Insurance Clause from New Tenancy Law](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/06/30/government-removes-controversial-pet-insurance-clause-from-new-tenancy-law/) - I wrote a fairly detailed post in December 2025 on pets in rented properties and the proposed changes coming with the Renters' Rights Bill. In essence, the bill, when it becomes law, will make it more difficult for landlords to refuse pets. Not only does the legislation provide that landlords must not refuse pets ‘unreasonably’, - [Student Landlords and the Renters' Rights Bill - Part 1](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/10/18/student-landlords-and-the-renters-rights-bill-part-1/) - This is the first part of a short series of posts focusing on how the Renters Rights Bill will affect student lets. Particularly those letting small shared houses rather than purpose-built blocks. In this post, I will be focusing on the problems caused by the abolition of fixed terms. Links to the other posts can - [Student Landlords and the Renters' Rights Bill - Part 2](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/10/23/student-landlords-and-the-renters-rights-bill-part-2/) - Renters’ Rights Bill: guidance on what student landlords need to know about rent limits, advance payments and guarantor liability. - [Student Landlords and the Renters' Rights Act - Part 4](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/11/07/student-landlords-and-the-renters-rights-act-part-4/) - What the Renters’ Rights Bill means for student landlords — final part: key options from individual lets to licences or leaving the market. - [Student Landlords and the Renters’ Rights Act – Series Overview](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/11/09/student-landlords-and-the-renters-rights-act-series-overview/) - A four-part guide on how the Renters’ Rights Bill affects student landlords — covering fixed terms, rent, eviction, and future letting options. - [Landlord Newsround #412](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/11/07/landlord-newsround-412/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for October](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/11/01/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-october/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [Landlord Law Newsround #411](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/10/31/landlord-law-newsround-411/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #410](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/10/24/landlord-law-newsround-410/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #409](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/10/17/landlord-law-newsround-409/) - Another week and another Newsround. This week sees the Renters Rights Bill return to the House of Commons for its final approval following its last discussion in the House of Lords. The team has been busy this week, let's see what else they have found in the news this week. The Renters' Rights Bill - - [Landlords: Are You Ready for the Renters Rights Bill? Seven Things to Do Now](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/06/19/landlords-are-you-ready-for-the-renters-rights-bill-seven-things-to-do-now/) - Prepare for the Renters Reform Bill now with 7 key landlord actions—covering tenancy types, rent, inspections, property condition, and more. - [Landlord Law Newsround #408](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/10/10/landlord-law-newsround-408/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #407](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/10/03/landlord-law-newsround-407/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for September](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/10/01/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-september-3/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [Section 21 Possession Proceedings – Common Break Clause Issues](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/09/29/section-21-possession-proceedings-common-break-clause-issues/) - Can landlords serve Section 21 using a break clause? Learn how timing, wording and compliance affect possession claims. - [Landlord Law Newsround #406](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/09/26/landlord-law-newsround-406/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Justin Bates KC and the Local Authority Renters Rights Bill Online Conference 2025](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/09/22/justin-bates-kc-and-the-local-authority-renters-rights-bill-online-conference-2025/) - Local Authority Officers and Councillors - find out more about our Conference on the Renters Rights Bill due to receive the Royal Asssent shortly. - [Does a Section 21 Notice End a Joint Tenancy if One Tenant Leaves?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/09/19/does-a-section-21-notice-end-a-joint-tenancy-if-one-tenant-leaves/) - A Section 21 notice doesn’t end a joint tenancy if only one tenant leaves. Both remain liable until the tenancy is properly ended. - [Landlord Law Newsround #405](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/09/19/landlord-law-newsround-405/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Rules for landlords and HMO landlords on dealing with waste](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/09/13/rules-for-landlords-and-hmo-landlords-on-dealing-with-waste/) - Landlords must comply with the commercial waste rules at their rented properties, and there are additional obligations for HMO landlords. - [Landlord Law Newsround #404](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/09/12/landlord-law-newsround-404/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Deposit Disputes: What Tenants Can Do About Unreasonable Charges](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/09/08/deposit-disputes-what-tenants-can-do-about-unreasonable-charges/) - Discover how to check deposit protection, challenge unfair deductions, and fight back against rogue letting agents. With links to the scheme websites - [Landlord Law Newsround #403](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/09/05/landlord-law-newsround-403/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [When property ownership changes hands what happens about sitting tenants?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/09/01/when-property-ownership-changes-hands-what-happens-about-sitting-tenants/) - This is a question to the blog clinic from Susan (not her real name), who is a landlord in England. Hi there, I hope you can help. In April 2019 my father let a property which he owned at the time. In 2020 he transferred the property into my ownership. It was only then I - [What’s new for pets in rented properties under the Renters Rights Bill?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/12/13/whats-new-for-pets-in-rented-properties-under-the-renters-rights-bill/) - Considering new rules on tenants keeping a pet in the Renters Reform Bill. What reasons landlords can use to refuse permission and the checks they should make. - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for August 2025](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/09/01/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-august-2025/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [Landlord Law Newsround #402](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/08/29/landlord-law-newsround-402/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Ben Reeve Lewis on the Local Authority Renters Rights Bill Online Conference](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/08/29/ben-reeve-lewis-on-the-local-authority-renters-rights-bill-online-conference/) - Ben Reeve Lewis discusses the Local Authority Renters Rights Bill Online Conference which we will be running on 8 October 2025. - [Landlord Law Newsround #401](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/08/22/landlord-law-newsround-401/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Why the Renters Rights Act requirement for a written tenancy agreement is not a problem for landlords](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/08/21/why-the-renters-rights-act-requirement-for-a-written-tenancy-agreement-is-not-a-problem-for-landlords/) - Landlords must give tenants written terms under the Renters Rights Act. Failure risks fines of up to £7,000. Learn why tenancy agreements matter. - [Empowering Local Authorities to Navigate Historic Housing Reform](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/08/19/empowering-local-authorities-to-navigate-historic-housing-reform/) - The Renters Rights Bill reshapes housing law. Local Authorities, join our online conference on 8 Oct 2025 to stay compliant and prepared. - [What Can Tenants Do If a Landlord Fails to Carry Out Promised Works?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/08/18/what-can-tenants-do-if-a-landlord-fails-to-carry-out-promised-works/) - What can tenants do if a landlord breaks written promises about storage or repairs? Options now and how the Renters’ Rights Bill will help. - [Landlord Law Newsround #400](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/08/15/landlord-law-newsround-400/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #399](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/08/08/landlord-law-newsround-399/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Can a Guarantor Be Liable After a Rent Increase via Section 13?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/08/04/can-a-guarantor-be-liable-after-a-rent-increase-via-section-13/) - Incorrect Section 13 notices and rent arrears claims—what does this mean for a guarantor? Find out how rent increases can invalidate a guarantee. - [Landlord Law Newsround #398](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/08/01/landlord-law-newsround-398/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for July](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/08/01/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-july-4/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [Landlord Law Newsround #397](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/07/25/landlord-law-newsround-397/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #396](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/07/18/landlord-law-newsround-396/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Why Right to Buy Needs Reform: Labour’s Plan to Fix a Broken Housing Policy](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/07/12/why-right-to-buy-needs-reform-labours-plan-to-fix-a-broken-housing-policy/) - Labour’s reforms to Right to Buy aim to protect social housing—but can they succeed when new builds are poorly made and climate challenges loom? - [Landlord Law Newsround #395](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/07/11/landlord-law-newsround-395/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #394](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/07/04/landlord-law-newsround-394/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Saving £900 in 5 Months: My Fox Battery Storage Review](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/07/07/saving-900-in-5-months-my-fox-battery-storage-review/) - About a year or so ago, my brother bought a new property and installed solar on the roof. “You should do the same” he told me, "it is one of the best financial investments you can make" (he is a mathematician). So I contacted a local firm to see what they would say. What they - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for June 2025](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/07/01/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-june-2025/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [Landlord Law Newsround #393](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/06/27/landlord-law-newsround-393/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Dilemma: Leaving a Letting Agent but Still Being Charged?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/06/23/landlord-dilemma-leaving-a-letting-agent-but-still-being-charged/) - A landlord switched letting agents but is still being charged fees. Do they have to pay? We explore agency contracts and unfair terms. - [Landlord Law Newsround #392](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/06/20/landlord-law-newsround-392/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Tenant making false deposit claim through debt collectors](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/06/16/tenant-making-false-deposit-claim-through-debt-collectors/) - A tenant who lived in the property for three months only paying no deposit has now instructed debt collectors to pursue the landlord for a deposit - [Landlord Law Newsround #391](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/06/13/landlord-law-newsround-391/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #390](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/06/06/landlord-law-newsround-390/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Renters’ Rights Bill: Key Takeaways from the Civil Procedure Rule Committee Minutes](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/06/02/renters-rights-bill-key-takeaways-from-the-civil-procedure-rule-committee-minutes/) - Renters’ Rights Bill updates: CPRC minutes reveal 3-stage rollout, end of Section 21, form changes & new digital possession claim system for landlords. - [What to do if previous tenants break in and squat?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/06/01/what-to-do-if-previous-tenants-break-in-and-squat/) - What to do if ex-tenants break in and squat? Learn how to secure your property, involve police, and handle squatters legally after a tenancy ends. - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for May](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/06/01/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-may-3/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [Landlord Law Newsround #389](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/05/30/landlord-law-newsround-389/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Here are answers to delegates questions at my recent webinar on Renters Rights Bill compliance,](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/05/24/here-are-answers-to-delegates-questions-at-my-recent-webinar-on-renters-rights-bill-compliance/) - Missed out on our Renters’ Rights Bill compliance webinar? Tessa answers your most pressing legal questions. Essential reading for landlords and agents. - [The new mandatory bedroom sizes in HMOs](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/09/27/new-mandatory-bedroom-sizes-hmos/) - From 1 October 2018 there will be mandatory minimum sized for bedrooms in HMO properties. This post takes a look at the law and how it will work. - [Landlord Law Newsround #388](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/05/23/landlord-law-newsround-388/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Do You Need to Serve a Section 21 Notice at the End of a Fixed-Term Tenancy?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/05/19/do-you-need-to-serve-a-section-21-notice-at-the-end-of-a-fixed-term-tenancy/) - Landlords in England often assume tenants must leave at the end of a fixed-term tenancy — but that's not so. Learn why a s21 notice is still required & changes coming with the Renters Reform Bill. - [Landlord Law Newsround #387](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/05/18/landlord-law-newsround-387/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Achieving Compliance with the Renters' Rights Bill – Free Legal Webinar for Landlords](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/05/19/achieving-compliance-with-the-renters-rights-bill-free-legal-webinar-for-landlords/) - Join our free legal webinar for landlords on 22 May 2025 to learn how to achieve compliance with the Renters' Rights Bill. Reserve your place now. - [Will the Renters Reform Bill create chaos in the Courts? The Government response:](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/05/12/will-the-renters-reform-bill-create-chaos-in-the-courts-the-government-response/) - The House of Lords debate on the Renters Reform Bill discussed the courts readiness for the perceived influx of eviction claims. What is the government doing? - [Landlord Law Newsround #386](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/05/09/landlord-law-newsround-386/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [The Renters Rights Bill Online Conference 2025](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/02/24/the-renters-rights-bill-online-conference-2025/) - Find out about the Renters Rights Bill Online Conference 2025, 12 expert speakers on all aspects of the new bill to help you prepare and comply - [How to increase rent when the tenant refuses to sign a new tenancy agreement](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/05/05/how-to-increase-rent-when-the-tenant-refuses-to-sign-a-new-tenancy-agreement/) - Landlord has tried to increase the rent by a new tenancy agreement, but the tenant has refused to sign. Her mortgage has increased so is her only option sale? - [Why we need the Renters Rights Bill to improve Local Authority enforcement](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/05/04/why-we-need-the-renters-rights-bill-to-improve-local-authority-enforcement/) - I was interested to read on Property118, an article stating that the Renters Rights Bill is not about tenants but creating a ‘council cash windfall’. That's right in a way, but it's a very landlord-centric way of looking at things. The problem for local authorities right now It's well known that many, if not all, - [Why this is an exciting time to be a Local Authority housing enforcement officer](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/04/11/why-this-is-an-exciting-time-to-be-a-local-authority-housing-enforcement-officer/) - Considering the new powers that Local Authorities will have against rogue and criminal landlords under the Renters Rights Bill - [Top barrister explains the policy reasons behind the Renters Rights Bill](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/03/14/top-barrister-explains-the-policy-reasons-behind-the-renters-rights-bill/) - Did you know that in 2022/23 over 1 billion pounds was spent in this country on temporary housing for homeless people and that one in 21 children in London is legally homeless? On 11 and 12 March, we ran an online conference about the Renters Rights Bill. The headline speaker was Justin Bates KC who - [Landlord Law Newsround #385](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/05/02/landlord-law-newsround-385/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for April 2025](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/05/01/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-april-2025/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [Are these letting agents entitled to insist on a 12 month termination clause?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/04/26/are-these-letting-agents-entitled-to-insist-on-a-12-month-termination-clause/) - This landlord's letting agent is insisting on a 12 month termination clause even though they are not doing any management work. Is the clause enforceable - [Landlord Law Newsround #384](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/04/25/landlord-law-newsround-384/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #383](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/04/11/landlord-law-newsround-383/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Agents refusing to refund deposit to tenant](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/04/14/agents-refusing-to-refund-deposit-to-tenant/) - What can this tenant do to recover his tenancy deposit which his landlords letting agents are refusing to pay back to him - [What is Tenancy Deposit Prescribed Information?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/06/07/tenancy-deposit-prescribed-information/) - Prescribed information - information about the tenancy deposit scheme used to protect the deposit money, plus information about the deposit and the tenancy. - [Why now is the time for landlords to carry out a review of their rental properties](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/04/07/why-now-is-the-time-for-landlords-to-carry-out-a-review-of-their-rental-properties/) - We live in a changing world. Not only is Mr Trump across the pond changing world trade. We also have changes coming in the Private Rented Sector with the Renters Rights Bill and changes to the EPC rules. Everyone in business needs to assess their current situation and see if changes need to be made. And - [Landlord Law Newsround #382](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/04/04/landlord-law-newsround-382/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for March 2025](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/04/01/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-march-2025/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [Lodger landlord asks for advice on HMO situation](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/03/31/lodger-landlord-asks-for-advice-on-hmo-situation/) - A landlord renting to six lodgers in his home asks for advice about HMO licensing. We advise on the dangers of failing to license and HMO property - [Landlord Law Newsround #381](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/03/28/landlord-law-newsround-381/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Are landlords entitled to be given keys if tenants change the locks?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/03/24/are-landlords-entitled-to-be-given-keys-if-tenants-change-the-locks/) - A landlord wants to be provided with a key after the locks have been changed. Is she entitled to demand that this be provided at the tenant's expense? - [Landlord Law Newsround #380](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/03/21/landlord-law-newsround-380/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #379](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/03/14/landlord-law-newsround-379/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Can a contractual periodic tenancy require a tenant to give two months' notice?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/03/10/can-a-contractual-periodic-tenancy-require-a-tenant-to-give-two-months-notice/) - If a tenancy is a contractual periodic tenancy can the landlord require a notice period of two months. - [Amendments to government bills going through Parliament](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/03/07/amendments-to-government-bills-going-through-parliament/) - Looking at the procedure for amending bills in Parliament, using the example of the Renters Rights Bill -which is a government bill - [Landlord Law Newsround #378](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/03/07/landlord-law-newsround-378/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Advice for landlords on how to avoid incompetent and criminal letting agents](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/03/03/advice-advoid-incompetent-criminal-agents/) - Ben Reeve Lewis gives advice to landlords on how to avoid criminal letting agents. Including a list of things to check and watch out for. - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for February 2025](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/03/01/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-february-2025/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [Landlord Law Newsround #377](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/02/28/landlord-law-newsround-377/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Will the new rules for tenants' notices to quit actually benefit tenants?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/02/22/will-the-new-rules-for-tenants-notices-to-quit-actually-benefit-tenants/) - The new rules in the Renters Rights Bill on the end of fixed terms & all tenancies converting to periodic tenancies. How this will affect tenants and landlords. - [Landlord Law Newsround #376](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/02/21/landlord-law-newsround-376/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Why we should welcome the Renters Rights Bill’s Landlord Redress Scheme](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/02/17/why-we-should-welcome-the-renters-rights-bills-landlord-redress-scheme/) - About the proposed landlord redress scheme which is to be set up by the Renters Rights Bill. Why it is needed and the powers it will have to help tenants. - [New tenant complains that his property has no heating with issues with the shower and drains](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/02/14/new-tenant-complains-that-his-property-has-no-heating-with-issues-with-the-shower-and-drains/) - A tenant moves into a flat and finds problems with heating , the shower water does not drain away and the bath is cracked. What can he do about it? - [Landlord Law Newsround #375](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/02/14/landlord-law-newsround-375/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Can we sign a new tenancy agreement with new tenants before the existing tenants have moved out?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/02/10/can-we-sign-a-new-tenancy-agreement-with-new-tenants-before-the-existing-tenants-have-moved-out/) - Tenants have given notice and the landlord wishes to set up new tenants to move in two days after their departure. But what if they don't move out? - [Landlord Law Newsround #374](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/02/07/landlord-law-newsround-374/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Reporting on the second reading of the Renters Rights Bill in the House of Lords](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/02/06/reporting-on-the-second-reading-of-the-renters-rights-bill-in-the-house-of-lords/) - The Renters Rights Bill has now moved to the House of Lords and the second reading took place on 4th February. You can watch the speeches on the Parliamentary TV website. The Hansard report is here. There is also a useful briefing paper here. There is quite a different atmosphere in the Lords. The members - [Can this landlord enter her tenant's property whether she is in or not?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/02/03/can-this-landlord-enter-her-tenants-property-whether-she-is-in-or-not/) - A landlord insists that a contract clause about access to show round new tenants allows her to access the property whenever she likes. Is this legal? - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for January 2025](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/02/02/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-january-2025/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [Landlord Law Newsround #373](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/02/01/landlord-law-newsround-373/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Can a widow who has lived in her rented property for 50 years be evicted under section 21?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/01/27/can-a-widow-who-has-lived-in-her-rented-property-for-50-years-be-evicted-under-section-21/) - A widower who has lived in the same property for over 50 years is being threatened by her landlords with eviction under section 21. What can she do? - [What does the government seek to achieve with the Renters Rights Bill?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/01/25/what-does-the-government-seek-to-achieve-with-the-renters-rights-bill/) - What are the main government goals for the Renters Rights Bill and what are they seeking to achieve? We take a look at some of the main reasons. - [Landlord Law Newsround #372](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/01/24/landlord-law-newsround-372/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Can this agent force this landlord by purchase to continue with the previous landlord's agency agreement?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/01/20/can-this-agent-force-this-landlord-by-purchase-to-continue-with-the-previous-landlords-agency-agreement/) - This is a question to the blog clinic from Paul (not his real name) who is a landlord in England. I purchased a property with a tenant in situ and managed by an estate agent. Just before the completion of the purchase the tenancy agreement was due for renewal. The estate agents told me the - [Landlord Law Newsround #371](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/01/17/landlord-law-newsround-371/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [The Renters Rights Bill - Report and Third Reading](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/01/16/the-renters-rights-bill-report-and-third-reading/) - The Renters Rights Bill Third Reading, amendments and points made during the debate. Including rent in advance, guarantors, student lets and disabled tenants. - [Landlord Law Newsround #370](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/01/10/landlord-law-newsround-370/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Why I do not use AI for legal writing](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/01/09/why-i-do-not-use-ai-for-legal-writing/) - Discussing my experience of AI support services and using AI to assist with writing. Why I have found services to be unsatisfactory, so do not use them - [Can the agents sue me if I don't allow property viewings?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/01/08/can-the-agents-sue-me-dont-allow-property-viewings/) - This is a question to the blog clinic from Sarah (not her real name) who is a tenant in England. I have a question regarding refusing viewings after I have been issued an invalid eviction notice, which I am challenging. I am a tenant in an unlicensed HMO. The letting agency issued a Section 21 - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for December 2024](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/01/06/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-december-2024/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [Do landlords using letting agents need to register with the Information Commissioners Office?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2025/01/06/do-landlords-using-letting-agents-need-to-register-with-the-information-commissioners-office/) - Many landlords, particularly those who use a letting agent consider they do not need to register with the ICO. But is this correct? - [Landlord Law Blog looks back at 2024](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/12/16/landlord-law-blog-looks-back-at-2024/) - Our usual round up post for the end of the year showing some of our best posts in 2024. Giving you something to read over the holiday period. - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for June 2024](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/07/05/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-june-2024/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [Landlord Law Newsround #369](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/12/13/landlord-law-newsround-369/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Blog looks back at 2023](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/12/18/landlord-law-blog-looks-back-at-2023/) - Our usual round up post for the end of the year showing some of our best posts in 2023. Giving you something to read over the holiday period. - [Landlord Law Newsround #368](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/12/06/landlord-law-newsround-368/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for September](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2021/10/04/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-september/) - All the posts from the past week on the Landlord Law Blog in our weekly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [Unanswered questions about the Renters Rights Bill](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/11/30/unanswered-questions-about-the-renters-rights-bill/) - The Renters Rights Bill is due to come into force 'before summer 2025' but there are many unanswered questions. This post lists some which I have been asked - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for November 2024](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/12/02/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-november-2024/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [Landlord Law Newsround #367](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/11/29/landlord-law-newsround-367/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [The Tenant's obligation to act in a ‘tenant like manner’ during their tenancy](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/11/26/the-tenants-obligation-to-act-in-a-tenant-like-manner-during-their-tenancy/) - There are many regulations regulating how landlords should behave towards their tenants. But what about tenants? Are there general rules about how they should behave during their tenancy? The answer is ‘yes’. It's known as the duty of tenants to act in a ‘tenant-like manner’. So what does acting in a 'tenant-like manner' mean? It - [Four options for landlords wanting to retain section 21 type eviction rights](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/11/25/four-options-for-landlords-section-21-rights/) - Considering ways that landlords could create occupation types allowing them no-fault eviction rights similar to assured shorthold tenancies - [Landlord Law Newsround #366](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/11/22/landlord-law-newsround-366/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Is this guarantor still bound by the guarantee after the rent increased?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/11/22/is-this-guarantor-still-bound-by-the-guarantee-after-the-rent-increased/) - What is the position of a guarantor where the landlord increases the tenants rent where the guarantor did not agree to this? - [Welsh landlords and a BIG problem with electrical condition reports](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/11/14/welsh-landlords-and-a-big-problem-with-electrical-condition-reports/) - Considering the rule that landlords in Wales who fail to serve their electrical condition certificate on contract holders will be liable to refund rent paid - [Landlord Law Newsround #365](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/11/15/landlord-law-newsround-365/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Can I deduct rent arrears from the tenancy deposit?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/11/11/can-i-deduct-rent-arrears-from-the-tenancy-deposit/) - Can you use the tenancy deposit to cover rent arrears at the end of a tenancy? What about tenants keeping an unauthorised dog? Or breaking into a shed? - [Landlord Law Newsround #364](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/11/08/landlord-law-newsround-364/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [The position of letting agents on the death of the landlord](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/11/04/the-position-of-letting-agents-on-the-death-of-the-landlord/) - Letting agents are often not aware that their agency agreement will end on the death of the landlord, meaning that they need to be very careful ... - [Landlord Law Newsround #363](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/11/01/landlord-law-newsround-363/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Can my landlord evict me under this mortgage clause in my tenancy agreement?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/10/29/can-my-landlord-evict-me-under-this-mortgage-clause-in-my-tenancy-agreement/) - This is a question to the blog clinic from Angela who is a tenant in England. When I signed my tenancy agreement I found a special clause： Special Clauses 1.Mortgage The Property is subject to a mortgage granted before the beginning of the Tenancy and; the mortgagee is entitled to exercise a power of sale - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for October 2024](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/11/01/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-october-2024/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [Landlord Law Newsround #362](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/10/25/landlord-law-newsround-362/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Claims against letting agents who let to unsuitable tenants](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/02/15/claims-against-letting-agents-who-let-to-unsuitable-tenants/) - A case where a landlord successfully sued her letting agent for allowing into occupation a tenant without doing proper checks and just relying on the referencing report - [Judge awards landlord £8,872.14 after agents rent property to nightmare tenant](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/10/02/judge-awards-landlord-8872-14-after-agents-rent-property-to-nightmare-tenant/) - A case where against failed to carry out proper checks and so were held liable for the damage done by the tenant found by them. - [The Renters Rights Bill - the committee stage](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/10/23/the-renters-rights-bill-the-committee-stage/) - I watched the recordings of witnesses giving evidence to the Renters Rights Bill committee last night and today, which was fascinating. The witnesses was a real roll call of all concerned about the Private Rented Sector, starting with Ben Beadle of the NRLA, and Teresa Wallace of the Lettings Industry Council, and then including witnesses - [The Renters Rights Bill - new rules increasing rent and their consequences](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/10/21/the-renters-rights-bill-new-rules-increasing-rent-and-their-consequences/) - Discussing the new rules for increasing rent in the Renters Rights Bill and the effect that they could have. What landlords need to do - [Landlord Law Newsround #361](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/10/19/landlord-law-newsround-361/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #360](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/10/11/landlord-law-newsround-360/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Renters Rights Bill - our three preliminary tips for landlords](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/09/13/renters-rights-bill-our-three-preliminary-tips-for-landlords/) - The Renters Rights Bill is now published, and is expected to become law by summer 2025. In this post I set out three top things landlords should do now - [The Renters Rights Bill - report on the second reading](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/10/10/the-renters-rights-bill-report-on-the-second-reading/) - Reporting on the debate at the second reading of the Renters Rights Bill on 9 October 2024. The bill will now move to the committee stage. - [The Renters Rights Bill and two issues that need clarifying on tenants Notices to Quit](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/10/09/the-renters-rights-bill-and-two-issues-that-need-clarifying-on-tenants-notices-to-quit/) - How the Renters Rights Bill could clarify the law when one of joint tenants serves a notice to quit, and when tenants serve notice to quit but fail to vacate - [Urban Myth - a tenancy will end if the landlord or the tenant dies](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/10/07/urban-myth-a-tenancy-will-end-if-the-landlord-or-the-tenant-dies/) - People often assume that if the landlord or tenant dies, then that is the end of the tenancy. However, this is not the case. There is an important difference here between a residential license and a tenancy. A tenancy is one of the two types of ‘legal interest in land’ permitted by the Law of - [Will a guarantor still be liable under the guarantee if the fixed term has ended?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/10/07/will-a-guarantor-still-be-liable-under-the-guarantee-if-the-fixed-term-has-ended/) - A tenant asks about the enforceability of her guarantors guarantee after the fixed term has ended. - [Landlord Law Newsround #359](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/10/04/landlord-law-newsround-359/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for September 2024](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/10/02/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-september-2024/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [The Renters Rights Bill and new rules for tenancy agreements](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/09/29/the-renters-rights-bill-and-new-rules-for-tenancy-agreements/) - As a solicitor and someone who drafts tenancy agreements, I was particularly interested to see what the Renters Rights Bill has to say about tenancy agreements. Particularly after my experience of dealing with the new Welsh rules back in 2022. The Welsh Occupation Contracts To recap, the Welsh amendments provide that: The rules apply to - [Landlord Law Newsround #358](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/09/27/landlord-law-newsround-358/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #357](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/09/20/landlord-law-newsround-357/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Can this landlord claim from the deposit if not all keys are returned?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/09/16/can-this-landlord-claim-from-the-deposit-if-not-all-keys-are-returned/) - Considering the tenancy agreement clauses which need to be in place to justify a tenant making a deduction from the tenants tenancy deposit - [Landlord Law Newsround #356](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/09/13/landlord-law-newsround-356/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [How Rent Repayment Orders work](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/11/13/rent-repayment-orders-work/) - How Rent Repayment Orders work Landlord Law Blog - [Considering the Grenfell Fire Inquiry Report - Part 3: Tackling the problems](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/09/09/considering-the-grenfell-fire-inquiry-report-part-3-tackling-the-problems/) - The Grenfell FIre Inquiry Report - the final post in our series looking at how things can be changed to prevent fires such as Grenfell happening again - [Considering the Grenfell Fire Inquiry Report - Part 1: The persons and organisations responsible](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/09/05/considering-the-grenfell-fire-inquiry-report-part-1-the-persons-and-organisations-responsible/) - Considering the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Report and the persons and organisations singled out for criticism. Including the suppliers, government and regulators - [Considering the Grenfell Fire Inquiry Report - Part 2: The wider picture](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/09/07/considering-the-grenfell-fire-inquiry-report-part-2-the-wider-picture/) - This is the second of a three-part series. See Part 1 here. The Grenfell Fire Inquiry Panel report was very detailed. However, it was limited in its scope by its terms of reference. This is probably just as well as it would otherwise have taken considerably longer than seven years to complete, bearing in mind - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for August 2024](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/09/01/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-august-2024/) - Here are all our blog posts for August. Friday 2nd August Landlord Law Newsround #350 Our first Newsround for August Landlord Law Blog Roundup for July 2024 Our roundup of posts for July Monday 5th August What early termination fees are permitted fees for tenants? What can a landlord legally claim for if a tenant - [Landlord Law Newsround #355](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/09/06/landlord-law-newsround-355/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Is this section 21 notice valid for a tenancy starting in 2006](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/09/02/is-this-section-21-notice-valid-for-a-tenancy-starting-in-2006/) - A landlord finally complies with his legal obligations when his new agents issue a tenancy agreement. Is the section 21 notice serve then valid? - [Landlord Law Newsround #354](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/08/30/landlord-law-newsround-354/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Seven reasons why landlords should be entitled to evict tenants who refuse access for inspections and repairs](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/08/24/seven-reasons-why-landlords-should-be-entitled-to-evict-tenants-who-refuse-access-for-inspections-and-repairs/) - Why landlords should be entitled to carry out regular inspections backed up with the right to evict if tenants are obstructive. Proposing a new eviction ground - [Landlord Law Newsround #353](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/08/23/landlord-law-newsround-353/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [What ways are currently open to tenants to challenge rent increases?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/08/21/what-ways-are-currently-open-to-tenants-to-challenge-rent-increases/) - The Labour Party manifesto states that they will introduce legislation to empower tenants to challenge unreasonable rent increases. But what powers do tenants have now? One of the problems for tenants challenging anything at the moment is the threat that hangs over them of their landlord using the no-fault section 21 ground to evict them. - [Landlord Law Newsround #352](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/08/16/landlord-law-newsround-352/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Is it best to use a guarantee or take a deposit?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/08/14/is-it-best-to-use-a-guarantee-or-take-a-deposit/) - Should a landlord take a deposit or get someone to sign a guarantee guaranteeing their tenant's rent and damage? Which is the best option to follow? - [How many laws are there really which apply to landlords?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/08/11/how-many-laws-are-there-really-which-apply-to-landlords/) - We often see articles or news items discussing landlords' legal obligations, which state that landlords have to comply with a certain number of laws and regulations. I have seen 400 cited, for example, and various other numbers. However, I have never seen an actual list to back this number up. So the Landlord Law Blog - [Landlord Law Newsround #351](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/08/09/landlord-law-newsround-351/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Seven ways to get your moneys worth from Landlord Law](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/08/08/seven-ways-to-get-your-moneys-worth-from-landlord-law/) - Find out how you can get the most from my Landlord Law online membership service for landlords, letting agents and housing advisers - [What early termination fees are permitted fees for tenants?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/08/05/what-early-termination-fees-are-permitted-fees-for-tenants/) - We look at the fees chargeable by letting agents and landlords if tenants ask to end a tenancy early. Considering the rules from the Tenant Fees Act 2019. - [Landlord Law Newsround #350](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/08/02/landlord-law-newsround-350/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for July 2024](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/08/02/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-july-2024/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [Three ways to prepare for the Renters Rights Bill](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/07/31/three-ways-to-prepare-for-the-renters-rights-bill/) - Landlords - Three steps that you can take when managing your rented property which will help you avoid problems with the forthcoming Renters Rights Bill - [Eviction notice and deposit problems experienced by tenant](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/07/29/eviction-notice-and-deposit-problems-experienced-by-tenant/) - A tenant has questions about her landlord's right to serve notice three months into a new tenancy and whether she can be bound by an earlier inventory. - [Landlord Law Newsround #349](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/07/26/landlord-law-newsround-349/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Can our new landlord increase our rent?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/07/22/can-our-new-landlord-increase-our-rent/) - This tenant has a new landlord, who has inherited the property - what are his rights for increasing her rent and her rights to object to this? - [Landlord Law Newsround #348](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/07/19/landlord-law-newsround-348/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [17 Reasons NOT to use the Welsh Government’s Model Contract](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/07/16/17-reasons-not-to-use-the-welsh-governments-model-contract/) - Warning Welsh landlords that using the Welsh government model occupation contract is a bad idea as it misses our many essential clauses landlords need - [Can the mandatory ‘owner occupier’ ground for possession be used during the fixed term?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/07/15/can-the-mandatory-owner-occupier-ground-for-possession-be-used-during-the-fixed-term/) - A tenant wants to know if his landlord can use the mandatory 'ground 1' for owner occupiers during the fixed term of his tenancy - [Landlord Law Newsround #347](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/07/12/landlord-law-newsround-347/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Message to Government - Legislation needs to be clear and understandable by ordinary people](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/07/08/message-to-government-legislation-needs-to-be-clear-and-understandable-by-ordinary-people/) - The law binds us all, we are deemed to know it and igorance is no defence if we fail to comply. But much legislation is difficult for non-lawyers to understand - [Election 2024 - The Result - I’m optimistic for a better future](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/07/06/election-2024-the-result-im-optimistic-for-a-better-future/) - Commenting on the Labour victory at the 2024 election and the Starmer government. Choosing optimism and hope over cynicism and negativity. - [Landlord Law Newsround #346](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/07/05/landlord-law-newsround-346/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Urban Myth - landlords can take tenants property if they are in rent arrears](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/02/19/urban-myth-landlords-can-take-tenants-property-if-they-are-in-rent-arrears/) - It is in many ways unfair. Here is a tenant, living in the landlords property and paying no rent, The landlord meantime, still has pay the mortgage, is responsible for keeping the property in repair, and cannot repossess without getting a court order, which normally takes four to five months. However, despite all this, a - [Urban Myth – landlords can take tenants possessions if they are in rent arrears](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/07/03/urban-myth-landlords-can-take-tenants-possessions-if-they-are-in-rent-arrears/) - Is there a 'landlord lien' ie a right for landlords to hang on to tenants' possessions if they owe the landlord money? - [Election 2024 - We need more legal education in schools](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/07/01/election-2024-we-need-more-legal-education-in-schools/) - Legal training and information on tenants' rights will be useful to children when they leave school) as many of them will live in rented accommodation - [Election 2024 - We cannot solve the housing crisis unless we stop right to buy](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/06/28/election-2024-we-cannot-solve-the-housing-crisis-unless-we-stop-right-to-buy/) - Considering social tenants right to buy council houses in England and why this right needs to be removed if we are to solve the housing crisis - [Election 2024 - We need proper enforcement of housing standards in the Private Rented Sector](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/06/21/election-2024-we-need-proper-enforcement-of-housing-standards-in-the-private-rented-sector/) - Although tenants complain about the lack of standards in their rented property - rightly, in many cases, this is not due to lack of legislation and regulation. We have plenty of laws already on this: The repairing covenants in section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 The Fitness for Human Habitation Rules in - [Election 2024 - Don’t forget that we really need the Private Rented Sector!](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/06/25/election-2024-dont-forget-that-we-really-need-the-private-rented-sector/) - Sometimes, when reading the tenant and consumer press, there is such hostility towards landlords, and indeed, some people seem to think we should get rid of landlords altogether. However, landlords, some landlords, are necessary. Why we need landlords 1 Not everyone wants to own their own home The days of someone getting a job at - [Landlord Law Newsround #345](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/06/28/landlord-law-newsround-345/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [A landlord asks when a tenant is deemed to be in arrears](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/06/24/a-landlord-asks-when-a-tenant-is-deemed-to-be-in-arrears/) - A landlord wants to know when exactly his tenant is in arrears if they fail to pay their rent on the due date. - which has been changed to help the tenants. - [Accommodation models for criminal landlords](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/07/31/accomodation-models-criminal-landlords/) - What accommodation is provided by criminal landlords to their hapless tenants? Ben Reeve Lewis lifts the lid on their methods of getting the maximum return - [The criminal business model of 'Rent to Rent'](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/07/24/criminal-rent-rent/) - The business models of criminal landlords explained - Part 5 This short series is a guide to those landlords and professionals working in the PRS who might find it difficult to get their head around the vastly different way that the criminals view the market. This is certainly the case in the four London boroughs - [How criminal landlords use dodgy contracts and misdirection](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/07/17/criminal-landlords-dodgy-contract-misdirection/) - Looking at how criminal landlords use misleading documents to confuse tenants and conceal their rights from them - [Aliases and fake companies in the rogue landlord world](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/07/10/aliases-fake-companies-part-2/) - Looking at how criminal landlords and letting agents use aliases and fake companies to confuse the authorities and escape penalties and prosecution - [Why the real rogue landlords are all about the money](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/07/03/why-real-rogue-landlords-are-all-about-the-money/) - Rogue landlords are different from normal landlords. Ben Reeve Lewis explains that for the criminal landlord money is all that matters - nothing else. - [How tenants are a crop for criminal landlords to harvest](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/06/26/tenants-crop-criminal-landlords-harvest/) - A new series on the business models of criminal landlords, here we look at how some look on tenants are a crop to be harvested - [Tackling the Problem of Criminal Landlords](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/08/07/tackling-problem-part-7/) - Tackling the Problem Landlord Law Blog - [Landlord Law Newsround #344](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/06/21/landlord-law-newsround-344/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Can this landlord claim for outstanding rent from a tenant who moved out early?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/06/17/can-this-landlord-claim-for-outstanding-rent-from-a-tenant-who-moved-out-early/) - A landlord asks what his rights are to claim from his tenants deposit when the tenant moves out before the end of the tenancy fixed term. - [Election 2024 - Housing and the Labour Party Manifesto](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/06/13/election-2024-housing-and-the-labour-party-manifesto/) - Looking at references to housing and the private rented sector in the Labour Party Manifesto. How will these work out in practice? - [Landlord Law Newsround #343](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/06/14/landlord-law-newsround-343/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #342](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/06/07/landlord-law-newsround-342/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Election 2024 - Something needs to be done about the Courts](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/06/06/election-2024-something-needs-to-be-done-about-the-courts/) - Considering the courts and the effect that the abolition of section 21 will have on court hearings and delays. Including for anti-social behaviour claims - [Can landlords enter their rented property even if their tenants don’t want them to?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/03/22/can-landlords-enter-their-rented-property-even-if-their-tenants-dont-want-them-to/) - Considering the problem where landlords need access for inspections, but tenants refuse to allow this. Who is in the right? - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for May 2024](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/06/02/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-may-2024/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [Landlord Law Newsround #341](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/05/31/landlord-law-newsround-341/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Can I cancel this tenancy using my break clause?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/04/20/can-cancel-tenancy-using-my-breakclause/) - Here is a question to the blog clinic from Mark (not his real name), who is a Landlord: I created a 2 years shorthold tenancy agreement with 6 months break clause. The tenant paid the deposit but not the rent. The tenant did not provide proof of identification and references yet. The tenant has got - [Can there be a protected tenancy with a live-in landlord if the landlord is a landlord by purchase?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/10/14/can-there-be-a-protected-tenancy-with-a-live-in-landlord-if-the-landlord-is-a-landlord-by-purchase/) - Here is a question to the blog clinic from Lucy (not her real name), who is a landlord. I have a Protected/ Assured Tenant. We bought the property at a reduced rate with him in situ. It was a calculated risk as the old owner, and the tenant had told us that he would be - [When landlords live mostly abroad, will rented rooms in their home take effect as lodger agreements or tenancies?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/10/04/when-landlords-live-mostly-abroad-will-rented-rooms-in-their-home-take-effect-as-lodger-agreements-or-tenancies/) - Here is a question to the blog clinic fast track from Philip (not his real name), who is a landlord. My wife and I now live as pensioner tax residents of France but work part-time and live in our UK house every two months or so for about two weeks. We made lodger agreements with - [How should you deal with the removal of lodgers where their landlord is going into care?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/10/17/how-should-you-deal-with-the-removal-of-lodgers-where-their-landlord-is-going-into-care/) - Here is a question to the blog clinic from Richard, whose Mother is a lodger landlord. Our mother is a widow and landlord with two lodgers in her home. Both lodgers have basic protection occupier status. One has lived there for about 30 years, and the other for about 5 years. Until recently, our mother lived - [Why is this landlord having to pay for cleaning when it should be paid from the tenancy deposit?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/11/09/why-is-this-landlord-having-to-pay-for-cleaning-when-it-should-be-paid-from-the-tenancy-deposit/) - A landlord asks how long he should remain out of pocket before his letting agents pass over money from the tenancy deposit - [Election 2024 - Can Labour abolish ‘right to rent’ checks, please?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/05/30/election-2024-can-labour-abolish-right-to-rent-checks-please/) - Considering the right-to-rent rules introduced by the Conservatives in 2016 and discussing reasons why the right to rent regime should be abolished in England. - [Election 2024 - Key Dates and how to vote](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/05/27/election-2024-key-dates-and-how-to-vote/) - An information post giving guidance on how to vote at the general election called for 4 July 2024 with links to government guidance pages which can help. - [Election 2024 How changing the law on lodgers could make rented property more affordable](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/05/28/election-2024-how-changing-the-law-on-lodgers-could-make-rented-property-more-affordable/) - How changing the law to allow families to take in a lodger without creating an HMO could make renting more affordable for some and help ease the housing crisis. - [Landlord Law Newsround #340](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/05/24/landlord-law-newsround-340/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Do I have to pay my agent's referencing fees if I decide not to accept the tenant?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/05/22/do-i-have-to-pay-my-agents-referencing-fees-if-i-decide-not-to-accept-the-tenant/) - A landlord asks if she can be required to pay her letting agents referencing charges if the tenant is rejected by her. What is the law on this? - [How to get rid of your letting agent - a new guide for landlords](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2013/04/10/how-to-get-rid-of-your-letting-agent-a-new-guide-for-landlords/) - I announce a new service on Landlord Law - a guide to help landlords who are having difficulties getting rid of their letting agents - particularly where the agents are in breach of their agency agreement - [An interview with Jan Hytch of Propertymark - Part 1](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/05/21/an-interview-with-jan-hytch-of-propertymark-part-1/) - The first part of my interview with Jan Hytch of Propertymark where we discuss Jan's career and the Propertymark Lettings Helpline she has set up. - [An interview with Jan Hytch of Propertymark – Part 2](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/05/28/an-interview-with-jan-hytch-of-propertymark-part-2/) - This is the second part of my interview with Jan Hytch of Propertymark when we discuss the Propertymark lettings helpline and the questions asked. - [An interview with Jan Hytch of Propertymark – Part 3](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/06/04/an-interview-with-jan-hytch-of-propertymark-part-3/) - In this third part of my interview with Jan Hytch of Propertymark where she gives her tips for landlords and letting agents. - [Why the delays and uncertainty around the Renters Reform Bill are becoming the main problem](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/05/17/why-the-delays-and-uncertainty-around-the-renters-reform-bill-are-becoming-the-main-problem/) - If you read about business, you will probably read that what is really needed for business to thrive is certainty. After all if you are going to invest money into something, anything, you need to be sure that it will be a good investment. Or be aware of what the risks are so you can - [Landlord Law Newsround #339](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/05/17/landlord-law-newsround-339/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [If my landlord sells my rented property does this mean I have to move out?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/05/14/if-my-landlord-sells-my-rented-property-does-this-mean-i-have-to-move-out/) - A tenant asks about her rights to remain in the property now it has been sold to a new landlord. Who is responsible for evicting her? - [Landlord Law Newsround #338](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/05/10/landlord-law-newsround-338/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week with comments. - [How are landlords dealing with the cost of living crisis?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/05/09/how-are-landlords-dealing-with-the-cost-of-living-crisis/) - We discuss a report on cost-saving measures being taken by landlords - such as remortgaging and turning to self-managment rather than using agents - [Tenant questions about tenancy agreement clauses and periodic tenancies](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/05/06/tenant-questions-about-tenancy-agreement-clauses-and-periodic-tenancies/) - A tenant asks about the meaning of two clauses in her tenancy agreement. These are about the length of her fixed term and about ending the tenancy - [Landlord Law Newsround #337](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/05/03/landlord-law-newsround-337/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for April 2024](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/05/03/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-april-2024/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [Urban myth - tenants have GOT to move out at the end of a section 21 notice period](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/05/01/urban-myth-tenants-have-got-to-move-out-at-the-end-of-a-section-21-notice-period/) - Can tenants remain in the property after service of a landlord section 21 notice and if they do are there any penalties? Are you sure the notice is valid? - [An interview with Robin Stewart of Anthony Gold - Part 4](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/04/29/an-interview-with-robin-stewart-of-anthony-gold-part-4/) - This is an interview I did with Robin Stewart on 27 February 2024. Robin is a senior solicitor with Anthony Gold Solicitors. The full interview is published in our Landlord Law Podcast but I am publishing the video version also here in sections. Part 1 is here. Part 2 is here. Part 3 is here. In this final part of - [Landlord Law Newsround #336](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/04/26/landlord-law-newsround-336/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [An interview with Robin Stewart of Anthony Gold - Part 3](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/04/21/an-interview-with-robin-stewart-of-anthony-gold-part-3/) - This is an interview I did with Robin Stewart on 27 February 2024. Robin is a senior solicitor with Anthony Gold Solicitors. The full interview is published in our Landlord Law Podcast but I am publishing the video version also here in sections. Part 1 is here. Part 2 is here. In this third part of our interview, we discussed - [Landlord Law Newsround #335](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/04/19/landlord-law-newsround-335/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Urban Myth – when a landlord lets a property, its still his](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/04/16/urban-myth-when-a-landlord-lets-a-property-its-still-his-2/) - Many landlords are outraged when they are told that their conduct towards their tenants is illegal. “Its my house isn’t it, so why can’t I go in when I like?” is a common response. But what they don’t realise is that it isn’t their house any more. Not in the same way that it was - [Landlord Law Newsround #334](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/04/12/landlord-law-newsround-334/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Urban Myth - Landlords cannot use section 21 any more](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/04/17/urban-myth-landlords-cannot-use-section-21-any-more/) - Looking at section 21 and how long it will be with us. As of April 2024 it is still with us but for how long? Will the Renters Reform Bill ever become law? - [If an agent has no written terms and conditions, what rights do landlords have if they want to cancel?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/04/13/if-an-agent-has-no-written-terms-and-conditions-what-rights-do-landlords-have-if-they-want-to-cancel/) - This is a question to the blog clinic from Elsie (not her real name), who is a landlord in England. Our small letting agent, who has no Terms and Conditions for landlords, behaved so appallingly recently with our rental income that we terminated him/her. A new, professional agent has taken over the management of our - [How the abolition of section 21 will help Local Authorities and all who use them](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/04/11/how-the-abolition-of-section-21-will-help-local-authorities-and-all-who-use-them/) - Considering the impact of section 21 / no fault evictions on Local Authorities, their duties to rehouse the homeless and their financial situation. - [My student landlord won’t let me have a lock on my door, is this legal?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/04/06/my-student-landlord-wont-let-me-have-a-lock-on-my-door-is-this-legal/) - This is a question to the blog clinic from Sally, who is a tenant in England. I will be living in a shared student house, we each have our own bedroom with individual contracts. We require locks on our bedroom doors due to the nature of our studies, which requires expensive IT kit. The landlord - [Landlord Law Newsround #328](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/02/23/landlord-law-newsround-328/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [An interview with Robin Stewart of Anthony Gold – Part 2](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/04/08/an-interview-with-robin-stewart-of-anthony-gold-part-2/) - This is an interview I did with Robin Stewart on 27 February 2024. Robin is a senior solicitor with Anthony Gold Solicitors. The full interview is published in our Landlord Law Podcast but I am publishing the video version also here in sections. Part 1 is here. In this second part of our interview, we discuss Rent Repayment Orders, which - [An interview with Robin Stewart of Anthony Gold - Part 1](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/03/28/an-interview-with-robin-stewart-of-anthony-gold-part-1/) - Tessa Shepperson interviews Robin Stewart of Anthony Gold Solicitors discussing the Renters Reform Bill - [Landlord Law Newsround #333](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/04/05/landlord-law-newsround-333/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for March 2024](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/04/02/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-march-2024/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [Landlord Law Newsround #332](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/03/22/landlord-law-newsround-332/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [How can I check that my landlord has protected my deposit?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/03/21/how-can-i-check-that-my-landlord-has-protected-my-deposit/) - If you are a tenant and have paid a deposit - how can you check that your landlord as dealt with this properly? This page explains the law. - [The top six problems with claims on landlords insurance](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/06/28/top-six-problems-claims-landlords-insurance/) - I look as six critical problems that can affect your ability to make a claim on your landlords insurance - can give some guidance on how to avoid them - [Do people living in HMOs have licenses or tenancies?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/03/18/do-people-living-in-hmos-have-licenses-or-tenancies/) - A tenant asks if her status depends on what happens or on the wording of the written agreement she signs with her landlord - [Introducing the new Welsh Laws due to come into force on 15 July 2022](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/03/16/the-new-welsh-laws-15-july-2022/) - New housing laws in Wales will come into force on 15 July 2022. This post introduces the new Welsh laws plus we have a free mailing list for Welsh landlords - [Landlord Law Newsround #331](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/03/15/landlord-law-newsround-331/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Six signs of incompetent or criminal letting agents which can cost you money](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/02/01/six-signs-of-incompetent-or-criminal-letting-agents-which-can-cost-you-money/) - Many landlords use letting agents to find tenants and manage their properties. Most letting agents do a good job and many are outstanding. But not all. What about YOUR letting agents? Are they really acting in your best interests? Here are six things you need to watch out for. 1. Do they and their staff - [Can my landlord give me 28 days notice to increase my rent?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/03/11/can-my-landlord-give-me-28-days-notice-to-increase-my-rent/) - A tenant asks if a landlord can give 28 days notice to increase rent. This post discusses the three ways that rent can be increased by the landlord - [An interview with Kate Faulkner Part 6](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/03/11/an-interview-with-kate-faulkner-part-6/) - This is the interview that I did with Kate on 3 January 2024. The full interview is published on our Landlord Law podcast but I am putting out the interview here in sections. Part 1 is here. Part 2 is here. Part 3 is here. Part 4 is here. Part 5 is here. In this final part of our interview, - [Landlord Law Newsround #330](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/03/08/landlord-law-newsround-330/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Can this tenant cancel his tenancy due to neighbour noise ?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/02/19/can-this-tenant-cancel-his-tenancy-due-to-neighbour-noise/) - Can this tenant end their tenancy due to noise made by the upstairs neighbour, a leaseholder, refusing to have carpet on the floors in breach of her lease? - [Landlord Law Newsround #329](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/03/01/landlord-law-newsround-329/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for February 2024](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/03/01/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-february-2024/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [What is the point of an AST if the tenant can simply refuse to move out after the 12-month period?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/02/28/what-is-the-point-of-an-ast-if-the-tenant-can-simply-refuse-to-move-out-after-the-12-month-period/) - A landlord wonders what the point is of having an AST if the tenants can just stay in the property. We discuss the rules that apply at the end of a fixed term. - [An interview with Kate Faulkner Part 5](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/02/27/an-interview-with-kate-faulkner-part-5/) - This is the interview that I did with Kate on 3 January 2024. The full interview is published on our Landlord Law podcast but I am putting out the interview here in sections. Part 1 is here. Part 2 is here. Part 3 is here. Part 4 is here. In this part, Tessa and Kate discuss Labour's plans for - [What can this landlord do to recover her property from her violent daughter?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/02/26/what-can-this-landlord-do-to-recover-her-property-from-her-violent-daughter/) - This is a question to the blog clinic from Sheila, who is a landlord in England. I let my daughter and her boyfriend live in my new home. It's been 2.5 years, and they're refusing to move out. There is no rental lease. They pay no rent, they fight and have changed locks on the - [An interview with Kate Faulkner Part 4](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/02/12/an-interview-with-kate-faulkner-part-4/) - We look at part 4 of my interview with Kate Faulkner in January 2024 - [Urban Myth - you can't serve a section 21 notice during the fixed term](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/08/13/urban-myth-you-cant-serve-a-section-21-notice-during-the-fixed-term/) - Section 21 notices I'm not quite sure where this urban myth comes from, but I have heard it from quite a few people. Section 21, you will remember, is the section of the Housing Act 1988 which says that if you serve a notice on your tenant, giving all the proper information (as set out - [Urban Myth – you can’t serve a section 21 notice during the fixed term](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/02/16/urban-myth-you-cant-serve-a-section-21-notice-during-the-fixed-term-2/) - Although we are told that section 21 will be banned by the end of the year, we may as well be clear about the rules before then. And people are often muddled about when the notice can be served. Section 21, you will remember, is the section of the Housing Act 1988 which provides a no-fault - [Landlord Law Newsround #327](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/02/16/landlord-law-newsround-327/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #326](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/02/09/landlord-law-newsround-326/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #324](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/01/26/landlord-law-newsround-324/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Gas Safety and Section 21 Notices: What Landlords Need to Know to Evict Lawfully](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/02/08/gas-safety-and-section-21-notices-what-landlords-need-to-know-to-evict-lawfully/) - We answer a landlord who asks if he can serve a Section 21 notice if he has not served a gas safety certificate on tenants before the tenancy started? - [Failing to serve a gas safety certificate before tenants move in is not fatal to s21 claims says Court of Appeal](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2020/06/18/failing-serve-gas-safety-certificate-tenants-move-fatal-s21-claims-says-court-appeal/) - This post is written by housing barrister Justin Bates who led for the successful landlord in this case. In Trecarrell House Ltd v Rouncefield the Court of Appeal has held (by 2 to 1) that a landlord who has failed to provide his tenant with a gas safety certificate before the tenant enters into occupation - [An interview with Kate Faulkner Part 3](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/02/05/an-interview-with-kate-faulkner-part-3/) - This is the interview that I did with Kate on 3 January 2024. The full interview is published on our Landlord Law podcast but I am putting out the interview here in sections. Part 1 is here. Part 2 is here. In this part we discuss the Renters Reform Bill, why it probably won't 'work' and some - [Landlord Law Newsround #325](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/02/02/landlord-law-newsround-325/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for January 2024](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/02/01/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-january-2024/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [Why your tenancy agreement is misleading – the secret clauses that you don’t know about](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/01/23/why-your-tenancy-agreement-is-misleading-the-secret-clauses-that-you-dont-know-about-2/) - This post applies mainly to English tenancy agreements, but I give a few comments on Welsh occupation contracts below. When a landlord (in England) gives a tenant a tenancy agreement, that agreement does not necessarily tell you the whole picture. There may be whole areas of law which the tenancy agreement does not mention but - [An interview with Kate Faulkner Part 2](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/01/29/an-interview-with-kate-faulkner-part-2/) - Part 2 of my interview with Kate Faulkner - we discuss inspections, educating tenants & teaching landlord and tenant law in schools, and landlords in the media. - [Essential points on rent records](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/11/17/essential-points-on-rent-records/) - Keeping proper records of rent paid is essential, particularly if anything goes wrong - [Using section 196 of the Law of Property Act 1925 in tenancy agreements](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2012/09/13/using-section-of-the-law-of-property-act-in-tenancy-agreements/) - Section 196 of the Law of Property Act 1925 is often found in tenancy agreements but what does it mean? Is it something landlords should use? - [Why your tenancy agreement is misleading - the secret clauses that you don’t know about](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2012/06/20/why-your-tenancy-agreement-is-misleading-the-secret-clauses-that-you-dont-know-about/) - Tenancy agreements often do not give the full picture - often there are important legal obligations that are left out, or clauses can be misleading - [Does your tenancy agreement have an unenforceable rent increase clause?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/01/22/does-your-tenancy-agreement-have-an-unenforceable-rent-increase-clause/) - I write a regular column for Property Investor News, and I was recently asked a question there about rent increases. The question was about how often a landlord was allowed to increase the rent, but his question included the wording of a clause in his tenancy agreement which was as follows: The landlord may increase - [Landlord Law Newsound #323](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/01/19/landlord-law-newsound-323/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Is a bonfire of regulations in reality a bonfire of consumer rights?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/08/30/is-a-bonfire-of-regulations-in-reality-a-bonfire-of-consumer-rights/) - Regulations or 'red tape' are often vilified by politicians - but aren't those regulations just there to protect the public? - [Tips for landlords on doing Right to Rent checks](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/02/01/tips-for-landlords-on-doing-right-to-rent-checks/) - Right to rent checks will be in force in England from 1/2/2016 and all landlords and letting agents will need to do checks on all occupiers - [An interview with Kate Faulkner Part 1](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/01/21/an-interview-with-kate-faulkner-part-1/) - I had the pleasure of interviewing property expert Kate Faulkner on 3 January when we discussed all things property. The full interview is published on our Landlord Law podcast but I thought it would be nice to put the video recordings here in parts. So this is part 1, where we talk about speaking on - [Letting agents agreements and some pitfalls for landlords to watch out for](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2015/02/23/letting-agents-agreements-and-some-pitfalls-for-landlords-to-watch-out-for/) - Some guidance for landlords when signing their agreements with their agent eg on deposits, fees, termination, and unfair clauses - [Landlord Law Newsround #322](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/01/12/landlord-law-newsround-322/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [What are tenants' rights after their fixed term ends?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2024/01/10/what-are-tenants-rights-after-their-fixed-term-ends/) - When a tenant signs a tenancy agreement, at the moment this is invariably for a period of time. Six months, a year or whatever. So what happens when this fixed term ends? The answer is that it depends on Whether the tenant is still in occupation, and What sort of tenancy it was If the - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for December](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/12/18/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-december-2/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [Landlord Law Newsround #321](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/12/15/landlord-law-newsround-321/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [An interview with Solicitor Gary Leverett on housing issues](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/12/14/an-interview-with-solicitor-gary-leverett-on-housing-issues/) - Gary Leverett a landlord and tenant / housing solicitor from Cozens-Hardy solicitors is interviewed by Tessa Shepperson about his work. - [Government policy, landlords and thinking from B to C](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/04/26/government-policy-landlords-and-thinking-from-b-to-c/) - How our current housing problems are all the result of government policy from the past. So no point in blaming the landlords - [Landlord Law Newsround #320](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/12/08/landlord-law-newsround-320/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Three questions from a landlord about tenant issues](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/12/04/three-questions-from-a-landlord-about-tenant-issues/) - A landlord has three questions. Can they change the tenancy to a periodic, how do they increase rent and what effect will this have on the guarantee - [Are letting agents obliged to disclose a landlord's contact details to the tenant?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/12/07/are-letting-agents-obliged-to-disclose-a-landlords-contact-details-to-the-tenant/) - Can letting agents refuse to provide a landlord's contact details to their tenants? Is there any law which requires this information to be provided? - [Landlord Law Newsround #319](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/12/01/landlord-law-newsround-319/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for November](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/12/01/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-november-2/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [Landlords! Do you need to evict your tenants?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/11/30/landlords-do-you-need-to-evict-your-tenants/) - Find out more about the Landlord Law Eviction Service and how you can save money by doing it yourself. - [Landlord Law Blog looks back at the past year 2022](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/12/19/landlord-law-blog-looks-back-at-the-past-year-2022/) - Well, here we are at the end of another Year! I am, as usual, going to be taking a bit of a holiday from the blog over the festive season. And as usual will leave you a list of some of our best posts of the year to take a look at, if you missed - [Urban Myth - You have GOT to evict a tenant once the s21 notice expires](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/06/15/urban-myth-you-have-got-to-evict-a-tenant-once-the-s21-notice-expires/) - This post is part of my urban myths series. You can see the rest of the series >> here. I often get asked by landlords about how long a section 21 notice lasts. Questions include: Can I let the tenant stay on after the end of the notice period? If I allow the tenant to - [Urban Myth – You have GOT to evict a tenant once the s21 notice expires](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/11/27/urban-myth-you-have-got-to-evict-a-tenant-once-the-s21-notice-expires-2/) - What are the rules about using a section 21 notice after it has been served? Note that the rules have changed since 2015 - [Do you do eviction work Are you properly authorised?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/03/20/do-you-do-eviction-work-are-you-properly-authorised/) - The case of Baxter v Doble makes it clear that unqualified eviction experts helping landlords obtain possession orders are acting illegally. - [What does this landlord need to do when allowing the tenancy to continue as a periodic?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/11/26/what-does-this-landlord-need-to-do-when-allowing-the-tenancy-to-continue-as-a-periodic/) - What does a landlord need to do when the tenancy runs on as a periodic? Do they need a new gas safety certificate? - [Landlord Law Newsround #318](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/11/24/landlord-law-newsround-318/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [What should a tenant do if he wants to leave at the end of the fixed term?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/11/20/what-should-a-tenant-do-if-he-wants-to-leave-at-the-end-of-the-fixed-term/) - What's the situation if a tenant wants to leave at the end of the fixed term but the landlord insists they must give notice and be liable for a further month? - [Landlords, agents - ‘no DSS’ and ‘no kids’ policies can cost you money](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/09/20/landlords-agents-no-dss-and-no-kids-policies-can-cost-you-money/) - Landlords and agents need to be aware of new discrimination rules forbidding discrimination against renters on benefit or with families. - [The continuing revolving door of housing ministers and problems in the department](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/11/18/the-continuing-revolving-door-of-housing-ministers-and-problems-in-the-department/) - Considering the ever revolving door of ministers in the Housing Department and commenting on the Tory attitude towards housing generally. - [Landlord Law Newsround #317](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/11/17/landlord-law-newsround-317/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Flooding - is your property at risk? Here's what you need to do ...](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/10/31/flooding-is-your-property-at-risk-heres-what-you-need-to-do/) - All proporty owners need to consider the long term risk of flooding and take what preventative action they can. - [Pets and the ‘headlease’ problem](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/11/10/pets-and-the-headlease-problem/) - What is the situation if tenants rent property from a landlord with a long lease that prohibits pets? Will the Renters Reform Bill change things? - [Landlord Law Newsround #316](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/11/10/landlord-law-newsround-316/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [If the tenancy agreement ‘gifts’ white goods to the tenant, are they really his?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/11/08/if-the-tenancy-agreement-gifts-white-goods-to-the-tenant-are-they-really-his/) - A tenant asks if white goods are really owned by the tenant if the landlord signs a tenancy agreement which says this - [Landlord Law Newsround #315](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/11/03/landlord-law-newsround-315/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Urban Myth - it can't be an HMO if all the tenants sign the same tenancy agreement](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/01/05/urban-myth-it-cant-be-an-hmo-if-all-the-tenants-sign-the-sam-tenancy-agreement/) - It is important to know whether you have an HMO or not. There are some rather important consequences. For example: All HMO landlords have to comply with the special management regulations (and can be prosecuted and fined if they don't), and the property may need to be licensed. The rules on HMOs changed in 2006 - [Urban Myth – it can’t be an HMO if all the tenants sign the same tenancy agreement](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/11/06/urban-myth-it-cant-be-an-hmo-if-all-the-tenants-sign-the-same-tenancy-agreement/) - Some landlords think that you can avoid the HMO (house in multiple occupation) rules by getting all the tenants to sign the same agreement. Is this true? - [Evicting housing Benefit tenants - Kate's story](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2012/10/09/evicting-housing-benefit-tenants-kates-story/) - Eviction - a real life example of a landlord who gave a housing benefit tenant a break but then found that she had let herself in for trouble. - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for October 2023](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/11/02/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-october-2023/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [Landlord Law Newsround #314](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/10/27/landlord-law-newsround-314/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Are these tenants correct in saying they do not have a protected shorthold tenancy?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/10/26/are-these-tenants-correct-in-saying-they-do-not-have-a-protected-shorthold-tenancy/) - A landlord believes her tenants have a protected shorthold tenancy, which was then converted to an AST. But the tenants don't agree. Who is right? - [Liens, forfeiture and why ‘one word’ answers are impossible in legal advice](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/04/12/liens-forfeiture-one-word-answers-impossible-legal-advice/) - We had an application a while back for legal advice in respect of a commercial property from a landlord. Let's call him Mr X (NB (in case Mr X reads this) some aspects of the correspondence have been changed for the purpose of this article, but it is in essence the same). “I don’t want a - [Landlord has not protected the deposit or served a gas safety certificate](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/10/23/landlord-has-not-protected-the-deposit-or-served-a-gas-safety-certificate/) - Tenants deposit has not been protected and her landlord has not done the gas safety check. What are her rights? - [What can we do about our dreadful housing problems?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/10/22/what-can-we-do-about-our-dreadful-housing-problems/) - What are the causes of the current housing crisis, an what are the choices facing an incoming government - to help both landlords and tenants. - [Landlord Law Newsround #313](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/10/20/landlord-law-newsround-313/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Is Grenfell Tower a monument to the death of the ethos of public service?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2017/06/19/grenfell-tower-monument-death-ethos-public-service/) - There are many things which lead to the Grenfell Tower tragedy. Austerity was one. But was a lack of skilled & qualified public servants another? - [Tenants! Want to keep a pet? Make sure its a hen or a rabbit …](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/10/17/tenants-want-to-keep-a-pet-make-sure-its-a-hen-or-a-rabbit/) - Tenants wanting to keep a pet may find help in the Allotments Act 1950 - provided the pet is a hen or a rabbit. The act is still apparently good law - [The Landlord Law Blog Audios](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/10/16/the-landlord-law-blog-audios/) - Announcing a new feature on the blog - the Landlord Law Blog Audios! Everyone is doing podcasts nowadays, and everyone is getting used to listening to things rather than reading them. Even me! I am an avid listener of podcasts such as The Rest is Politics, the News Agents and Newscast! Not to mention the - [Landlord Warning! Your tenant's e-bike batteries can cause serious fires](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/07/30/landlord-warning-your-tenants-e-bike-batteries-can-cause-serious-fires/) - E-bike and e-scooter batteries can cause serious fires - landlords, make sure your tenants are aware of the dangers and take proper precautions. - [Outrageously high right-to-rent fines due to come into force in 2024](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/08/08/outrageously-high-right-to-rent-fines-due-to-come-into-force-in-2024/) - A warning to landlords and lodger landlords - the fines if you take in an illegal immigrant, someone without a 'right to rent' are going up massively in 2024 - we discuss the fines and the implications of this - [What are Labour's likely plans for landlords and renters?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/10/13/what-are-labours-likely-plans-for-landlords-and-renters/) - Looking at the policies published on the Labour List - what are Labour's plans for the landlords and tenants in the private rented sector likely to consist of - [The Police who collude with Landlords who illegally evict tenants](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/04/05/police-collude-landlords-illegally-evict-tenants/) - How the Police regularly commit criminal acts by colluding with landlords who are illegally evicting their tenants - which is a criminal offence - [The real reason why landlords don’t let to benefit claimants](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/10/22/real-reason-landlords-dont-let-benefit-claimants/) - Most banks and buy to let lenders have policies which prohibit landlords from renting their properties to benefit claimants. - [Landlord Law Newsround #312](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/10/13/landlord-law-newsround-312/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #311](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/10/06/landlord-law-newsround-311/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for September](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/10/06/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-september-2/) - Here is a roundup of our blog posts for September. Friday 1st September Landlord Law Newsround #306 Our first Newsround for September Monday 4th September Rats, cochroaches, bed bugs and other pests in rented property Who is responsible for vermin in a rented property? Read my article to find out Wednesday 6th September Essential Law - [Can my landlord use my deposit for something that was damaged when I moved in?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/10/05/can-my-landlord-use-my-deposit-for-something-that-was-damaged-when-i-moved-in/) - A landlord is claiming for damage, which was present when the tenant first moved in - can he do this? Can he also claim for the removal of outdoor sheds? - [Urban Myth - a tenant who stays in a property a long time gets special rights](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/11/23/urban-myth-tenant-who-stays-in-a-property-a-long-time-gets-special-rights/) - Tenant rights I sometimes get contacted by landlords in a panic. "My tenant will have been in the property for three years next month - should I evict her to prevent her having the right to buy me out?" Or sometimes its the tenants, thinking that they are entitled to claim ownership or charge their - [Urban Myth – a tenant who stays in a property a long time gets special rights](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/10/02/urban-myth-a-tenant-who-stays-in-a-property-a-long-time-gets-special-rights/) - Do your rights as a tenant depend on how long you have been living in the property or something else? We explain the rules for both landlords and tenants. - [Landlord Law Newsround #310](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/09/29/landlord-law-newsround-310/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Airbnb renting and the law - the good, the bad and the ugly](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/11/07/airbnb-renting-law-good-bad-ugly/) - This is the final post in my Airbnb series. Airbnb is an international phenomenon which is bringing changes to cities across the world. To some people, it is wonderful. To others, it is evil. But what is it really? In this series, I have been concentrating on the (English /Welsh) legal obligations that Airbnb hosts - [When using the s13 notice procedure to increase rent, must it be done on the anniversary of the last increase?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/09/25/when-using-the-s13-notice-procedure-to-increase-rent-must-it-be-done-on-the-anniversary-of-the-last-increase/) - What are the rules for increasing rent under the s13 notice procedure? Can this landlord use it if the rent was last increased 18 months ago? - [Landlord Law Newsround #309](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/09/22/landlord-law-newsround-309/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Guidance for worried landlords whose tenants are not paying rent](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2015/08/17/guidance-for-worried-landlords-whose-tenants-are-not-paying-rent/) - Rent arrears can cause landlords major financial problems - here is some guidance on what you can do - [Abolishing section 21 is not the solution to tenants' problems](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/09/18/abolishing-section-21-is-not-the-solution-to-tenants-problems/) - Tenant associations are angry that the Renters Reform Bill which abolishes section 21 has not been made law yet. But will this really help tenants long term - [Landlord Law Newsround #308](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/09/15/landlord-law-newsround-308/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #307](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/09/08/landlord-law-newsround-307/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Essential Law for Landlords Workshop November 2023](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/09/06/essential-law-for-landlords-workshop-november-2023/) - About the Landlord Law Essential Law for Landlords workshop on 23 November - for landlords, letting agents, advisers and Local Authority PRS housing officers - [The August 2022 Landlord Law free training emails](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/07/28/the-august-2022-landlord-law-free-training-emails/) - Landlords! Do you worry about complying with our complex landlord laws? Landlord and tenant law is complex. You may think you understand it and know what to do - but are you sure? Failure to deal with the rules properly can result in prosecutions, penalty fines and the horror of tenants bringing a claim for - [Rats, cochroaches, bed bugs and other pests in rented property](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/09/20/rats-cochroaches-bed-bugs-and-other-pests-in-rented-property/) - Vermin, such as rats, are unpleasant and dirty. But who is responsible for getting rid of them, and for the cost of this? - [Rats, cochroaches, bed bugs and other pests in rented property](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/09/04/rats-cochroaches-bed-bugs-and-other-pests-in-rented-property-2/) - If tenants find pests in the property, for example mice, rats, or bedbugs - who is responsible for dealing with it. And for paying any costs? - [Landlord Law Newsround #306](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/09/01/landlord-law-newsround-306/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for August](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/09/01/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-august-2/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [Landlords and the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/05/22/landlords-gdpr-general-data-protection-regulation/) - There is a lot of panic about the GDPR but so far as landlords are concerned, you probably do not need to worry too much. This article has some guidance - [Is it illegal to require tenants to pay rent if it is more than six years overdue?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/08/26/is-it-illegal-to-require-tenants-to-pay-rent-if-it-is-more-than-six-years-overdue/) - We had a question for our Blog Clinic recently from Mary, who is a tenant in England. Mary is a social tenant, and her question (which I am not going to answer in full as we do not cover social housing here) was about her local Council, which had discovered that she owed £1,800 from - [Landlord Law Newsround #305](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/08/25/landlord-law-newsround-305/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Is a ‘compliance fee’ charged by a letting agent consistent with the agent's fiduciary duty?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/08/24/is-a-compliance-fee-charged-by-a-letting-agent-consistent-with-the-agents-fiduciary-duty/) - Discussing a clause in a letting agent landlord contract making liability for the agents breach of legislation conditional upon payment of a 'Compliance Fee' - [What can a new tenant do if there is no bed in the property?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/08/21/what-can-a-new-tenant-do-if-there-is-no-bed-in-the-property/) - Three tenants have rented a furnished property only to find that one of the beds is missing. What are her options? - [Agency Law Basics for landlords](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2015/02/16/agency-law-basics-for-landlords/) - Considering agency law as it applies to landlords and letting agents and explaining some of the more important principles - [Landlord Law Newsround #304](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/08/18/landlord-law-newsround-304/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Urban Myth – you don’t need to get a possession order if you use an abandonment notice](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/07/04/urban-myth-you-dont-need-to-get-a-possession-order-if-you-use-an-abandonment-notice/) - When I started acting for landlords I had never heard of abandonment notices. I suspect that most lawyers reading this won’t have heard of them either. So far as I am aware, they are not mentioned in any of the law books. However they are a well known tactic among landlords and letting agents. What - [Urban Myth – you don’t need to get a possession order if you use an abandonment notice](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/08/17/urban-myth-you-dont-need-to-get-a-possession-order-if-you-use-an-abandonment-notice-2/) - Abandonment notices posted on property by landlords are a total urban myth - in my view they have no legal validity. In this post I explain why - [Landlord Law Newsround #303](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/08/11/landlord-law-newsround-303/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Can a tenants notice period be increased to two months in a contractual periodic tenancy?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/08/10/can-a-tenants-notice-period-be-increased-to-two-months-in-a-contractual-periodic-tenancy/) - This tenant asks if her tenancy agreement clause requiring her to give two months notice is valid under the law - [Landlord Law Newsround #301](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/07/28/landlord-law-newsround-301/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Tessa Shepperson Newsround #162](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2020/09/11/tessa-shepperson-newsround-162/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Is a clause requiring a tenant to pay council tax unfair?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2017/02/02/clause-requiring-tenant-pay-council-tax-unfair/) - I did my tenancy agreements workshop yesterday and an interesting point was raised by one of the delegates. It was following on from a discussion about Leeds City Council v Broadley, reported by Nearly Legal here which is about Council Tax liability and about whether a periodic tenancy is contractual or statutory. Why does this - [Using your bank account to save the planet](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2020/10/20/using-bank-account-save-planet/) - We all know that there is a climate crisis and that things need to change quickly. But how can we help with this? One way is by your bank account. Most people use one of the ‘big’ banks - Barclays, Lloyds, HSBC, etc. However although they may have plans to decarbonise their own service, many - [Get Tenancy Deposits Right with our Free Calculator](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2019/06/13/get-tenancy-deposits-right-free-calculator/) - Landlords & agents must be careful when calculating tenancy deposits as penalties will apply if the wrong sum is charged. Our new FREE calculator can help - [Landlord Law Newsround #302](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/08/04/landlord-law-newsround-302/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for July](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/08/04/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-july-3/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [Can this landlord evict this tenant if she does not hand over one of her keys?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/07/22/can-this-landlord-evict-this-tenant-if-she-does-not-hand-over-one-of-her-keys/) - Here is a question to the blog clinic from Lillyan, who is a tenant in England. My landlord is insisting on having a copy of the house key as she says they are her keys. (Locks got changed two years ago) Nowhere in my tenancy does it state she is to hold a key. I - [Landlord Law Newsround #300](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/07/21/landlord-law-newsround-300/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Urban Myth - you shouldn't accept rent when evicting a tenant](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2009/12/05/urban-myth-you-shouldnt-accept-rent-when-evicting-a-tenant/) - An urban Myths post looking at the belief held by many that you cannot accept rent when evicting tenants - [Urban Myth – you shouldn’t accept rent when evicting a tenant](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/07/17/urban-myth-you-shouldnt-accept-rent-when-evicting-a-tenant-2/) - This is a real hangover from the past, but a surprising number of people still think that accepting rent from a tenant they are evicting will somehow prejudice their case. This dates back to pre 1988 Housing Act law. The forfeiture rules For hundreds of years back into the past, landlords have been able to - [Landlord Law Newsround #299](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/07/14/landlord-law-newsround-299/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord wants to sell but is his section 21 notice valid?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/07/13/landlord-wants-to-sell-but-is-his-section-21-notice-valid/) - Here is a question to the blog clinic from Debbie, who is a tenant in England. I have been served a section 21 as the landlord is selling. I moved in 14 years ago with the help of the council, they also acted as my guarantor. I had no money for a deposit, so the - [Landlord Law Newsround #298](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/07/07/landlord-law-newsround-298/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for June 2023](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/07/05/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-june-2023/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [Urban Myth - that section 21 is always bad for tenants](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/07/06/urban-myth-that-section-21-is-always-bad-for-tenants/) - Looking at the effect of the removal of section 21 on tenants and landlords and whether it will really benefit tenants as claimed - [What are this lodger landlord's chances of recovering damages through the Courts?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/07/03/what-are-this-lodger-landlords-chances-of-recovering-damages-through-the-courts/) - Advice to a lodger landlord about bringing a claim for damage done by her lodger to wooden floors and furniture. - [If your tenants leave owing you money - what can you do to get this back?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2014/10/20/if-your-tenants-leave-owing-you-money-what-can-you-do-to-get-this-back/) - Tenants are often evicted leaving the landlord out of pocket. How can you recover the unpaid money from your tenants? - [Landlord Law Newsround #297](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/06/30/landlord-law-newsround-297/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Labour are right to reject proposals for rent control](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/06/28/labour-are-right-to-reject-proposals-for-rent-control/) - Looking at why Rent Controls are such a bad idea and why they don't really help tenants at all - [What are this tenant's rights regarding her tenancy and future rent increases](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/06/23/what-are-this-tenants-rights-regarding-her-tenancy-and-future-rent-increases/) - A tenant asks about her legal rights, particularly her rights regarding future rent increases by her landlord. Taking in a lodger may be a good option. - [What happens if you don’t have a written tenancy agreement?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2015/06/08/what-happens-if-you-dont-have-a-written-tenancy-agreement/) - A written tenancy agreement is not essential, but it is NOT a good idea to have a tenancy without one. This post explains why - [Landlord Law Newsround #296](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/06/23/landlord-law-newsround-296/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Urban Myth - you can't have a proper tenancy without a written agreement](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/08/06/urban-myth-you-cant-have-a-proper-tenancy-without-a-written-agreement/) - This is an urban myth which perhaps should be real but isn't. Unfortunately you can have a proper legal tenancy without there being any paperwork at all. They are sometimes called oral tenancies. Oral tenancies An oral tenancy is where the tenant just goes in on a verbal agreement and a handshake (and sometimes not - [Urban Myth - Tenants who stay on after the end of their fixed term are ‘squatters’.](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2009/10/17/urban-myth-tenants-who-stay-on-after-the-end-of-their-fixed-term-are-squatters/) - I do come across this view sometimes. Landlords telling me that their tenant has no right to stay on in their property, because he (the landlord) only agreed to let them live there for (say) six months. In a way the law is rather pitched against landlords. Tenants can leave without penalty at the end - [Urban Myth - a short let cannot be an AST](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2009/09/13/urban-myth-a-short-let-cannot-be-an-ast/) - This myth is based on reality, and is due to the history of the assured shorthold tenancy (AST). Protected tenancies under the Rent Act 1977 When the Housing Act 1988 first introduced ASTs, people were still used to the old Rent Act system of protected tenancies (although protected shortholds had been introduced by the 1980 - [Urban Myth – a short let cannot be an AST](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/01/09/urban-myth-a-short-let-cannot-be-an-ast-2/) - This myth is based on reality and is due to the history of the assured shorthold tenancy (AST). Protected tenancies under the Rent Act 1977 When the Housing Act 1988 first introduced ASTs, people were still used to the old Rent Act system of protected tenancies (although protected shortholds had been introduced by the 1980 - [Landlord Law Newsround #273](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/01/06/landlord-law-newsround-273/) - A happy new year to you and welcome to our first Newsround of 2023. What sort of news do we have at the start of this new year? Not very happy news, really. It all seems to be a bit 'doom and gloom', although we must remember that news organisations tend to prioritise bad news - [Will I be able to evict my lodger if I have not given them a gas safety certificate?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/09/29/will-i-be-able-to-evict-my-lodger-if-i-have-not-given-them-a-gas-safety-certificate/) - Here is a question to the blog clinic from Ian (not his real name), who is a lodger landlord. I am a live-in landlord renting for the first time. I gave my lodger an AST contract to sign by mistake. I realise now it is not legal, so, would the lodger be considered an excluded - [Can this tenant end his fixed-term tenancy early?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/01/05/can-this-tenant-end-his-fixed-term-tenancy-early/) - Here is a question to the blog clinic from Alastair (not his real name), who is a landlord. I have a fixed-term tenancy lasting until October 2023. I moved in with my friend in October 2021, but my friend moved out and found a replacement in July 2022. The replacement has had his girlfriend living - [Tenancy Agreements 31 days of tips – Day 31 - conclusion](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/05/31/tenancy-agreements-31-days-of-tips-day-31-conclusion/) - This is day 31 of my 31 days of tips on tenancy agreements series. Finding tenancy agreements, and the Landlord Law service Today is the last day of my 31 days of tips. I hope you have enjoyed it, and that you have learned something. When I started writing, I wondered whether I would have - [Tenancy Agreements 33 days of tips - Day 31 - Renewals](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2017/08/09/tenancy-agreements-33-days-tips-day-31-renewals/) - My Tenancy Agreement series looks at renewals and whether these are necessary or advisable for landlords - [Tenancy Agreements 31 days of tips – Day 30 - renewals](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/05/30/tenancy-agreements-31-days-of-tips-day-30-renewals/) - This is day 30 of my 31 days of tips on tenancy agreements series. Tenancy agreements renewals It is customary for letting agents to arrange for a new agreement to be prepared and signed at the end of the fixed term (and to charge a fee for this). However although this can be a good - [Tenancy Agreements 31 days of tips – Day 29 - preparation](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/05/29/tenancy-agreements-31-days-of-tips-–-day-29-preparation-2/) - This is day 29 of my 31 days of tips on tenancy agreements series. Preparing tenancy agreements After having sourced your tenancy agreement and found your tenant, you need to get it ready for your tenant to sign. Here are a few tips for you: Make sure that you have all spellings correct, ie of - [Tenancy Agreements 31 days of tips - Day 28 - pets](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/05/28/tenancy-agreements-days-of-tips-day-pets/) - This is day 28 of my 31 days of tips on tenancy agreements series. Letting to tenants with pets Most landlords are adamant. No pets. Pets can cause damage to the property, future tenants with allergies may not want to live there, and you are worried about neighbours complaining about barking dogs. However maybe you - [Tenancy Agreements 31 days of tips – Day 27 - students](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/05/27/tenancy-agreements-31-days-of-tips-–-day-27-students/) - This is day 27 of my 31 days of tips on tenancy agreements series. Focus on student lets Students are a big part of the lettings market. The previous government increased the numbers getting a degree, and they all have to live somewhere. Many landlords let exclusively to students. Although many colleges and Universities are - [Tenancy Agreements 31 days of tips – Day 26 - left items](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/05/26/tenancy-agreements-31-days-of-tips-day-26-left-items/) - This is day 26 of my 31 days of tips on tenancy agreements series Property left behind by tenants when they vacate This can be a real problem. Landlords often cannot re-let until the property is cleared, but they do not have the right, legally, to deal with the items left behind as they do - [Tenancy Agreements 31 days of tips – Day 25 - assignment](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/05/25/tenancy-agreements-31-days-of-tips-day-24-assignment/) - This is day 25 of my 31 days of tips on tenancy agreements series. Assignment As a tenancy is a form of ownership of land, it is legally capable of being sold on or ‘assigned’. This is commonly done with long leases, where the original tenant pays a premium and the lease provides for a - [Tenancy Agreements 31 days of tips - Day 24 - ending](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/05/24/tenancy-agreements-31-days-of-tips-day-24-ending/) - This is day 24 of my 31 days of tips on tenancy agreements series. Clauses about ending the tenancy You need to be very careful here and bear in mind that the statutory provisions for ending tenancies will override any private agreement you may reach with your tenants. For example: Any clauses saying that the - [Tenancy Agreements 31 days of tips - Day 23 - inspections](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/05/23/tenancy-agreements-31-days-of-tips-day-23-inspections/) - This is day 23 of my 31 days of tips on tenancy agreements series. Access for inspections and repairs If you are to keep a property in repair (see Day 20), you need to be able to go and take a look at it every now and again, to see whether there is anything which - [Tenancy Agreements 31 days of tips – Day 22 - service of notices](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/05/22/tenancy-agreements-31-days-of-tips-day-22-service-of-notices/) - This is day 22 of my 31 days of tips on tenancy agreements series. Providing for service of notices in your tenancy agreement There are two elements to this, service of notices upon you (the landlord), and service of notices upon tenants. Both should be dealt with in tenancy agreements. Service of notices on the - [Tenancy Agreements 31 days of tips – Day 21 - insurance](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/05/21/tenancy-agreements-31-days-of-tips-–-day-21-insurance/) - This is day 21 of my 31 days of tips on tenancy agreements series. Dealing with insurance There are two types of insurance to consider here - the landlords insurance and the tenants insurance. Landlords insurance Most landlords will have insurance cover. If you don’t you should have - your property is a valuable financial - [Tenancy Agreements 31 days of tips – Day 20 - repairs](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/05/20/tenancy-agreements-31-days-of-tips-day-20-repairs/) - This is day 20 of my 31 days of tips on tenancy agreements series. Repairing obligations and tenancy agreements As mentioned on Day 12, tenancies with a term of less than 7 years have to comply with' statutory repairing covenants'. These are set out in section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. Under - [Tenancy Agreements 31 days of tips – Day 19 - use](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/05/19/tenancy-agreements-31-days-of-tips-day-19-use/) - This is day 19 of my 31 days of tips on tenancy agreements series. Business use of rented residential property You will usually find somewhere in a tenancy agreement a clause restricting the use of the property to that of a residential tenancy for occupation by the tenants. The clause generally goes on to say - [Tenancy Agreements 31 days of tips – Day 18 - penalty clauses](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/05/18/tenancy-agreements-31-days-of-tips-day-18-penalty-clauses/) - This is day 18 of my 31 days of tips on tenancy agreements series. Penalty clauses in tenancy agreements Penalty clauses are clauses which provide for the tenant to make a payment if they breach the terms of the tenancy in some way. Great care needs to be taken, if these are to be included - [Tenancy Agreements 31 days of tips – Day 17 - bills](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/05/17/tenancy-agreements-31-days-of-tips-–-day-17-bills/) - This is day 17 of my 31 days of tips on tenancy agreements series.. Dealing with responsibility for bills in tenancy agreements All properties have expenses which need to be paid, such as utilities and Council tax. It is important to be clear in your tenancy agreement about who pays what. There are a number - [Tenancy Agreements 33 days of tips - Day 17 - Unfair Terms (2)](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2017/05/03/tenancy-agreements-33-days-tips-day-17-unfair-terms-2/) - A tenancy agreement will sometimes contain unenforceable unfair terms. We look at some examples including pet prohibitions - [Tenancy Agreements 31 days of tips – Day 16 – unfair terms (2)](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/05/16/tenancy-agreements-31-days-of-tips-–-day-16-–-unfair-terms-2/) - This is day 16 of my 31 days of tips on tenancy agreements series. . Practical aspects of the Unfair Terms regulations The Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999 (the Regulations) were discussed on Day 15. Today we are going to look at some of the more practical aspects, including one aspect in particular - [Tenancy Agreements 33 days of tips - Day 16 - Unfair Terms (1)](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2017/04/26/tenancy-agreements-33-days-tips-day-16-unfair-terms/) - The law against unfair terms in tenancy agreement clauses is set out in the Consumer Rights Act and is to protect consumers - [Tenancy Agreements 31 days of tips – Day 15 - unfair terms (1)](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/05/15/tenancy-agreements-31-days-of-tips-day-15-unfair-terms-1/) - This is day 15 of my 31 days of tips on tenancy agreements series.. About the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations The Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999 (the Regulations) originally came from Europe as a directive which member countries were then required to incorporate into their legislation. The purpose of the regulations - [Tenancy Agreements 31 days of tips – Day 14 - inventories](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/05/14/tenancy-agreements-31-days-of-tips-–-day-14-inventories/) - This is day 14 of my 31 days of tips on tenancy agreements series. What is an inventory? An inventory (or should be), a detailed description of the property contents and its condition at the time it is let to a tenant. Its purpose is to help prove the landlords case should they wish to - [Tenancy Agreements 31 days of tips – Day 13 - the deposit](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/05/13/tenancy-agreements-31-days-of-tips-–-day-13-the-deposit/) - This is day 13 of my 31 days of tips on tenancy agreements series>. Tenancy deposits It is fairly common for landlords to take a deposit. This gives the tenant an incentive to look after the property as if he does not, he will lose his money. Premiums and the two month limit It is - [Tenancy Agreements 31 days of tips – Day 12 - the term](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/05/12/tenancy-agreements-31-days-of-tips-day-12-the-term/) - This is day 12 of my 31 days of tips on tenancy agreements series. Tenancy agreement fixed term A tenancy agreement must have a term. This is the period of time it is agreed that it shall last for. In perhaps the majority of cases the initial term of a tenancy (in the private sector) - [Tenancy Agreements 31 days of tips – Day 11 - rent](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/05/11/tenancy-agreements-31-days-of-tips-day-11-rent/) - This is day 11 of my 31 days of tips on tenancy agreements series. Setting the rent The owner of a well known letting agency in Norwich told me once that they had a saying in the agency, that ‘the greedy man goes hungry’. There is not a lot of point in charging a high - [Tenancy Agreements 31 days of tips – Day 10 - the property](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/05/10/tenancy-agreements-31-days-of-tips-–-day-10-the-property/) - This is day 10 of my 31 days of tips on tenancy agreements series. Describing the property correctly in the tenancy agreement This sounds obvious but you need to be careful. If you get a court order for possession, you do not want the bailiffs to evict the people living next door! Put the full - [Tenancy Agreements 31 days of tips - Day 9 - agents](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/05/09/tenancy-agreements-31-days-of-tips-day-9-agents/) - This is day 9 of my 31 days of tips on tenancy agreements series. Letting agents Many tenants, perhaps the majority of tenants, are signed up by letting agents, who deal with the drafting of the tenancy agreement and signatures on behalf of the landlord, their client. Indeed often the landlord is not aware that - [Tenancy Agreements 31 days of tips - Day 8 - guarantees](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/05/08/tenancy-agreements-31-days-of-tips-day-8-guarantees/) - This is day 8 of my 31 days of tips on tenancy agreements series. Deeds of Guarantee So. You have found the ideal tenant. He has a nice personality, no unpleasant personal habits, and you feel sure that he would look after the property. The only problem? He is in a low paid job and - [Tenancy Agreements 31 days of tips - Day 7 - addresses](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/05/07/tenancy-agreements-31-days-of-tips-day-7-addresses/) - This is day 7 of my 31 days of tips on tenancy agreements series. Putting the landlords and tenants address in tenancy agreements Landlords: There needs to be a contact address for the landlord. If the landlord is living outside England and Wales, note that there also needs to be an address which is in - [Tenancy Agreements 31 days of tips - Day 6 - parties](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/05/06/tenancy-agreements-31-days-of-tips-day-6-parties/) - This is day 6 of my 31 days of tips on tenancy agreements series. The Parties to the tenancy agreement These are the landlord and the tenant. And perhaps in some cases, the guarantor (although guarantors are looked at on day 8). Perhaps the most important thing to say is that when you are writing - [Tenancy Agreements 31 days of tips – Day 4 - tenancy types](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/05/04/tenancy-agreements-31-days-of-tips-–-day-4-tenancy-types/) - This is day 4 of my 31 days of tips on tenancy agreements series. . Legal background In their consultation paper on housing law, the Law Commission identified 13 different tenancy/occupation types, and their recommendation was to cut these down to two. Sadly their recommendations have not as yet been implemented so we are still - [Tenancy Agreements 31 days of tips - Day 3 - tenancy or license?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/05/03/tenancy-agreements-31-days-of-tips-day-3-tenancy-or-license/) - This is day 3 of my 31 days of tips on tenancy agreements series. Is your agreement a tenancy or a license? Law is never straightforward. Just to make things a little bit more complicated, in law there is a difference between a license and a tenancy. A tenancy: This is where you actually own - [Tenancy Agreements 31 days of tips - Day 2 - why use one?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/05/02/tenancy-agreements-31-days-of-tips-day-2-why-use-one/) - This is day 2 of my 31 days of tips on tenancy agreements series. Why use a tenancy agreement? Contrary to what many might think, it is not actually necessary (at the moment) to have a written tenancy agreement to create a tenancy. Why have one then? There are a number of very good reasons. So - [Tenancy Agreements 31 days of tips - Day 1 - an introduction to the series](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/05/01/tenancy-agreements-31-days-of-tips-day-1-an-introduction-to-the-series/) - Welcome to this series on tenancy agreements. Over the next 31 days I will be looking at all aspects of tenancy agreements. Why we need them, the different types of agreement, the clauses you need, the formalities involved, and much more. As it is quite a large subject, I should start off by saying what - [The Landlord Law Blog Urban Myths](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2023/01/03/the-landlord-law-blog-urban-myths/) - Rewriting a series from the dawn ages of this blog, the Urban Myths series looks at common misunderstandings in landlord and tenant law - [Landlord Law Newsround #254](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/08/05/landlord-law-newsround-254/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #255](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/08/12/landlord-law-newsround-255/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #257](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/08/26/landlord-law-newsround-257/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #256](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/08/19/landlord-law-newsround-256/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #258](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/09/02/landlord-law-newsround-258/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #259](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/09/09/landlord-law-newsround-259/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #260](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/09/16/landlord-law-newsround-260/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #261](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/09/23/landlord-law-newsround-261/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #262](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/09/30/landlord-law-newsround-262/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #263](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/10/07/landlord-law-newsround-263/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #264](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/10/14/landlord-law-newsround-264/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #265](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/10/21/landlord-law-newsround-265/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #266](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/10/28/landlord-law-newsround-266/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #267](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/11/04/landlord-law-newsround-267/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #272](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/12/09/landlord-law-newsround-271/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #271](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/12/02/landlord-law-newsround-271-2/) - Welcome to our weekly Newsround, where we bring you all the latest housing news items that have happened this week. In the spotlight this week is the rental reform in Wales. Wales' new tenant act comes into force on 1st December One of the biggest overhauls in housing law has happened in Wales this week, - [Green improvement support for landlords from Local Authorities - Wychavon District Council to York City Council](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/03/24/green-improvement-support-for-landlords-from-local-authorities-wychavon-to-york/) - A list of local authority help pages and grant aid for energy efficiency measures looking at Councils Dacorum to Eastbourne - [Green improvement support for landlords from Local Authorities -Wealden District Council to Wrexham County Council](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/03/10/green-improvement-support-for-landlords-from-local-authorities-wealden-to-wrexham-council/) - A list of local authority help pages and grant aid for energy efficiency measures looking at Councils Dacorum to Eastbourne - [Green improvement support for landlords from Local Authorities - Three Rivers District Council to Waverley Borough Council](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/03/01/green-improvement-support-for-landlords-from-local-authorities-threerivers-to-waverley/) - A list of local authority help pages and grant aid for energy efficiency measures looking at Councils Dacorum to Eastbourne - [Green improvement support for landlords from Local Authorities - Stevenage District Council to Thanet Borough Council](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/02/21/green-improvement-support-for-landlords-from-local-authorities-stevenage-to-thanet/) - A list of local authority help pages and grant aid for energy efficiency measures looking at Councils Dacorum to Eastbourne - [Green improvement support for landlords from Local Authorities - South Derbyshire District Council to Staffordshire Moorlands District Council](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/02/10/green-improvement-support-for-landlords-from-local-authorities-south-derbyshire-to-staff-moorlands/) - A list of local authority help pages and grant aid for energy efficiency measures looking at Councils Dacorum to Eastbourne - [Green improvement support for landlords from Local Authorities - Rotherham Metropolitan Council to South Cambridge Council](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/01/27/green-improvement-support-for-landlords-from-local-authorities-rotherham-to-south-cams/) - A list of local authority help pages and grant aid for energy efficiency measures looking at Councils Dacorum to Eastbourne - [Green improvement support for landlords from Local Authorities - Mid Sussex District Council to Oxford C Council](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/01/09/green-improvement-support-for-landlords-from-local-authorities-midsussex-to-oxford/) - A list of local authority help pages and grant aid for energy efficiency measures looking at Councils Dacorum to Eastbourne - [Green improvement support for landlords from Local Authorities - Pembrokeshire County Council to Rother District Council](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/01/09/green-improvement-support-for-landlords-from-local-authorities-pembrokeshire-rother-council/) - A list of local authority help pages and grant aid for energy efficiency measures looking at Councils Dacorum to Eastbourne - [Green improvement support for landlords from Local Authorities - Leeds City Council to Mid Suffolk Council](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2021/12/09/green-improvement-support-for-landlords-from-local-authorities-leeds-to-mid-suffolk/) - A list of local authority help pages and grant aid for energy efficiency measures looking at Councils Dacorum to Eastbourne - [Green improvement support for landlords from Local Authorities - Hillingdon London borough to Lancaster city council](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2021/11/22/green-improvement-support-for-landlords-from-local-authorities-hillingdon-to-lancaster/) - A list of local authority help pages and grant aid for energy efficiency measures looking at Councils Dacorum to Eastbourne - [Green improvement support for landlords from Local Authorities - Greenwich London Borough to High Peak](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2021/11/22/green-improvement-support-for-landlords-from-local-authorities-greenwich-to-high-peak/) - A list of local authority help pages and grant aid for energy efficiency measures looking at Councils Dacorum to Eastbourne - [Green improvement support for landlords from Local Authorities - Eastleigh to Great Yarmouth](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2021/11/15/green-improvement-support-for-landlords-from-local-authorities-eastleigh-to-great-yarmouth/) - A list of local authority help pages and grant aid for energy efficiency measures looking at Councils Dacorum to Eastbourne - [Green improvement support for landlords from Local Authorities - Dacorum to Eastbourne](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2021/11/08/green-improvement-support-for-landlords-from-local-authorities-dacorum-to-eastbourne/) - A list of local authority help pages and grant aid for energy efficiency measures looking at Councils Dacorum to Eastbourne - [Green improvement support for landlords from Local Authorities - Charnwood to Croydon](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2021/10/25/green-improvement-support-for-landlords-from-local-authorities-charnwood-to-croydon/) - A list of local authority help pages and grant aid for energy efficiency measures looking at Councils Blaby to Bromsgrove - [Green improvement support for landlords from Local Authorities - Blaby to Bromsgrove](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2021/10/11/green-improvement-support-for-landlords-from-local-authorities-blaby-to-bromsgrove/) - A list of local authority help pages and grant aid for energy efficiency measures looking at Councils Blaby to Bromsgrove - [Green improvement support for landlords from Local Authorities](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2021/10/06/green-improvement-support-for-landlords-from-local-authorities/) - We are in the middle of a climate crisis. We all thought it was not going to happen for many years but it seems we were wrong. It is happening now. So it behoves all of us to do what we can. Private landlords collectively own about 15-20% of the UK housing stock so they - [Welcome to the New Look Landlord Law Blog!](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/12/16/welcome-to-the-new-look-landlord-law-blog/) - This new blog design has been a bit of a long-term project, so it's good to see it finally go live. As this is practically the last post of 2022 (we are not doing a Newsround this week), it is really a new look for the new year! Warning readers about old posts One big - [Landlord Law Newsround #233](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/02/25/landlord-law-newsround-233/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #234](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/03/04/landlord-law-newsround-234/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #235](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/03/11/landlord-law-newsround-235/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [The New Welsh Tenancy Agreements - numbering issues](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/03/18/the-new-welsh-tenancy-agreements-numbering-issues/) - Considering the numbering in the new Welsh model contracts, and why and how they should be changed. Will changing the numbering be an 'editorial change'? - [Landlord Law Newsround #236](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/03/18/landlord-law-newsround-236/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #237](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/03/25/landlord-law-newsround-237/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #238](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/04/01/landlord-law-newsround-238/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #239](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/04/08/landlord-law-newsround-239/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #240](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/04/22/landlord-law-newsround-240/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #241](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/04/29/landlord-law-newsround-241/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for April](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/05/04/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-april-2/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [Do tenants need to give their landlord notice they are leaving if the landlord has already served a section 21?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/05/05/do-tenants-need-to-give-their-landlord-notice-they-are-leaving-if-the-landlord-has-already-served-a-section-21/) - A tenant has been served a section 21 notice by her landlord. She now wants to vacate - does she still have to serve notice herself? - [Landlord Law Newsround #242](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/05/06/landlord-law-newsround-242/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #243](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/05/13/landlord-law-newsround-243/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #244](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/05/20/landlord-law-newsround-244/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #245](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/05/27/landlord-law-newsround-245/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #246](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/06/10/landlord-law-newsround-246/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #247](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/06/17/landlord-law-newsround-247/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #248](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/06/24/landlord-law-newsround-248/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Rent Repayment Orders are not just for HMO licensing claims](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/06/27/rent-repayment-orders-are-not-just-for-hmo-licensing-claims/) - Looking at Rent Repayment Orders and how they can help tenants whose landlords have illeglly evicted or harassed them as well as for HMO license cases - [Landlord Law Newsround #249](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/07/01/landlord-law-newsround-249/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for June](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/07/01/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-june/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [After an extraordinary day in British politics, what will happen to the Housing White Paper now?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/07/07/after-an-extraordinary-day-in-british-politics-what-will-happen-to-the-housing-white-paper-now/) - Dicussing the crisis in British Politics after the resignation of Boris Johnson & wondering how this will affect the recently published Housing White Paper - [Landlord Law Newsround #251](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/07/15/landlord-law-newsround-251/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Blog looks back at 2021](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2021/12/23/landlord-law-blog-looks-back-at-2021/) - Here we are at the end of another year - and the pandemic is still with us. Last year we sort of hoped it would be gone by now. Still, we are still here, the Landlord Law Blog is still here, and this is our Christmas roundup of some of the best posts of the - [Landlord Law Newsround #253](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/07/29/landlord-law-newsround-253/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Do you need help with the new Welsh housing legislation coming into force on 1/12/2022?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/11/05/do-you-need-help-with-the-new-welsh-housing-legislation-coming-into-force-on-1-12-2022/) - If you are a landlord Wales, there is new Welsh legislation coming into force on 1/12/2022. My service, Landlord Law has all the details ... - [Landlord Law Newsround #268](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/11/11/landlord-law-newsround-268/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #269](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/11/18/landlord-law-newsround-269/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #270](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/11/25/landlord-law-newsround-270/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [New Welsh Occupation Contract available from Landlord Law](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/11/30/new-welsh-occupation-contract-available-from-landlord-law/) - Our Welsh occupation contract suitable for most landlords. It contains the terms of any subsequent periodic contract - [Leigh Day and the Foxtons case](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2015/10/26/leigh-day-and-the-foxtons-case/) - An interview with Chris Haan The telephone hotline referred to in the video is 0800 689 3289. I have an apology to make to Chris Haan of Leigh Day. Our interview with Chris was one of the very first we did for our Landlord Law TV project but somehow his interviews have been dogged with problems. - [An evening with the Essex Property Network](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/07/19/evening-essex-property-network/) - On 12 July the Landlord Law team attending the Essex Property Network where I gave a talk. We had a great time, the Essex Property Network is one of the nicest and best run that I have ever attended. While there we recorded three interviews with attendees which I publish below. Interview with Cyril Thomas - [An interview with Leah Mayes of Insurers Alan Boswell Group](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2017/05/09/an-interview-with-leah-mayes-of-insurers-alan-boswell-group/) - An interview with Leah Mayes from Insurers Alan Boswell Group where we discuss the various pitfalls that landlords face when choosing and using their insurance. https://landlordlawblog.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017-05-0212.31TalkingaboutLandlordsInsurancewithLeahMayesofAlanBoswell.mp3 Click here for the pdf of questions discussed in the podcast Click here to find out more about the Alan Boswell Group Insurance service. Click here to find out - [Common law and statute](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/06/21/common-law-and-statute/) - Foundations of landlord and tenant law – part 7 In the beginning there was the common law. As discussed in the post on Equity and Law, and also this post on the common law here, it has developed over many years and is largely based on the decisions of Judges as recorded in the law - [Foundations in Landlord and tenant law - summing it all up](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/08/16/foundations-in-landlord-and-tenant-law-summing-it-all-up/) - Well here we are at the end of the series. If you have read it all, I hope you enjoyed it and that you now have a better idea of how things work. I started the series initially because I wanted to write about the ‘nuts and bolts’ of the system and give a bit - [Foundations in Landlord and tenant law – summing it all up](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/09/05/foundations-landlord-tenant-law-summing/) - Foundations in Landlord and tenant law – summing it all up Landlord Law - [Regulations in housing law](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/08/09/regulations-in-housing/) - Looking at the various regulations which apply to landlords and tenants when renting property - [Regulations in housing law](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/08/29/regulations-housing-law/) - Regulations in housing law Landlord Law Blog - [The social rented sector](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/08/02/the-social-rented-sector/) - Looking at social housing law - a quick history and a bit about tenancy types - [The social rented sector](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/08/22/social-rented-sector/) - The social rented sector Landlord Law Blog - [Explaining the Housing Act 1988](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/07/26/explaining-the-housing-act-1988/) - My Foundations in Landlord and Tenant Law series has reached the present, and here we look at the Housing Act 1988 which sets up the code governing short lets today - [Explaining the Housing Act 1988](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/08/15/explaining-housing-act-1988/) - We look at the Housing Act 1988 in my series on foundations in landlord and tenant law - [The Rent Act 1977 in context](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/07/19/the-rent-act-1977-in-context/) - Foundations of landlord and tenant law – part 11 A hundred years ago ... It would probably surprise many people to know that a hundred years ago, most people lived in private rented accommodation. In 1918 figures show the private rented sector to be around 76%, with home ownership at just 23% and public housing - [The Rent Act 1977 in context](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/08/08/rent-act-1977-context/) - Looking at the Rent Act 1977, how it works and how it affected the private rented sector for landlords and for tenants - [Regulations on repairs and eviction rights](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/07/12/regulations-on-repairs-and-eviction-rights/) - Looking at the legislation protecting tenants rights on unlawful eviction and disrepair - [Regulations on repairs and eviction rights](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/08/01/regulations-repairs-eviction-rights/) - Regulations on repairs and eviction rights Landlord Law Blog - [The basic rules of tenancies - before the codes](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/07/05/the-basic-rules-of-tenancies-before-the-codes/) - Before we consider the statutory codes we need to look at the rules which apply under the pre existing common law - [The basic rules of tenancies - before the codes](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/07/25/basic-rules-tenancies-codes/) - This post looks at the common law of tenancies and how things worked before the Rent Act 1977 and the Housing Act 1988 were passed to change things - [Differentiating tenancies from business lets and long leases](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/06/28/differentiating-tenancies-from-business-lets-and-long-leases/) - Foundations of landlord and tenant law – part 8 This series of posts is directed towards increasing understanding of short lets, so in future posts we will largely be concentrating on these. However before moving on to this, I just want to look at two issues: the situation where a lease is for both business - [Differentiating tenancies from business lets and long leases](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/07/18/differentiating-tenancies-business-lets-long-leases/) - Looking at business tenancies and long leases and the differences with short lets. - [Common law and statue](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/07/11/common-law-statue/) - Common law & statute are 2 types of law. It isn't true that only acts of Parliament are law. Here we consider the differences & how they affect tenancies - [The six most important elements of a tenancy or lease](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/07/04/six-important-elements-tenancy-lease/) - We look at the six main things that go to make up a tenancy, including the parties, the term,exclusive occupation and the covenant of quiet enjoyment - [Tenancies and how land law and contract law work together](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/06/07/tenancies-and-how-land-law-and-contract-law-work-together/) - Foundations of landlord and tenant law – part 5 We have had a look at land law, and the rules where land is owned by more than one person, and we have had a look at contract law. Lets now see how the two areas of law work together. When I was a law student - [Tenancies and how land law and contract law work together](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/06/27/tenancies-land-law-contract-law-work-together/) - Foundations of landlord and tenant law - Part 6 Tenancies and how land law and contract law work together Landlord Law Blog - [Its all in the contract](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/06/01/its-all-in-the-contract/) - Foundations of landlord and tenant law – part 4 As well as being an ‘estate in land’ (looked at in part 1) a lease or tenancy is also a type of contract. So we need to take a look at contract law. Contract law is a very important area of law which affects all of us in our - [Its all in the contract](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/06/20/contract/) - In this post on foundations of landlord and tenant law, I am looking at contract law and how it works. Because a tenancy is also a contract. - [A digression on equity and the Court of Chancery](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/05/25/a-digression-on-equity-and-the-court-of-chancery/) - Foundations of landlord and tenant law – part 3 I had thought of leaving this bit out, as it is not essential to landlord and tenant law. But it is an important part of our legal history and comes into all sorts of things, so I thought I had better just mention it. Anyway it - [Where does law come from and where does it get its authority?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/06/06/law-come-get-authority/) - Foundations of landlord and tenant law – part 3 This post was not in the original 'foundation' series, but I thought it might be good to slip in a general legal ‘jurisprudence’ post. A bit of legal theory before diving down into the detail. What is jurisprudence? Jurisprudence is the theory of law, a sort - [Owning property with other people - the rules](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/05/17/owning-property-with-other-people-the-rules/) - Foundations of landlord and tenant law – part 2 Often people want to own property together. For example: A husband and wife may own their house jointly Business partners may own the lease for their shop premises together Brothers and sisters may be left a property jointly when their parents die Several friends may rent - [Owning a property with other people - the rules](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/05/30/owning-property-other-people-rules/) - What are the legal rules that operate when more than one person own land (freehold or leasehold)? And how did these rules develop over time? - [Land Law, a bit of history, and the two estates in land](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/05/10/land-law-a-bit-of-history-and-the-two-estates-in-land/) - Foundations of landlord and tenant law - part 1 Land law is pretty complicated. The subject matter, land, is after all both very important and limited. There may be a few bits at the edge of the country where land is dropping into the sea, and other bits where new land is being created (by - [Land Law, a bit of history, and the two estates in land](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/05/23/land-law-bit-history-two-estates-land/) - Looking at the basics of land law and how it changed over time, and the two legal 'estates' in land - an estate in fee simple and the term of years. - [Foundations of landlord and tenant law - it begins](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/05/03/foundations-of-landlord-and-tenant-law-it-begins/) - Over the five years or so that I have been writing this blog I have written a lot about various aspects of landlord and tenant law, and I have also done several series, in particular my series on tenancy agreements. However I have never done a proper series about the basics of landlord and tenant - [Foundations of Landlord and Tenant Law Revisited](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/05/16/foundations-landlord-tenant-law-revisited/) - Introducing my series on Foundations of Landlord & Tenant Law which is a re-write of the original 2011 series looking at the law which underpins tenancies - [The Housing Crisis: Local Authorities](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/02/28/housing-crisis-local-authorities/) - Local Authorities are supposed to be part of the solution to the Housing Crisis but all too often they are part of the problem. We discuss the issues in this post - [The Housing Crisis: Community Land Trusts](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/02/21/housing-crisis-community-land-trusts/) - There is a very inspiring article in the Guardian from Aditya Chakrabortty on how Granby, a small area of Liverpool, has been regenerated by the local community. The development was driven in particular by a few women who lived there and who fought against the neglect of the authorities and the plans to demolish their - [The Housing Crisis - Custom Build](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/02/14/housing-crisis-custom-build/) - Custom build is basically where you are in control of the design of your house but don't have to worry about the planning. There are certain areas where a housing site is designed with infrastructure being put in by the developer. You buy one of the plots, which has planning permission and all the services - [The Housing Crisis: Land values](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/02/07/housing-crisis-land-values/) - One of the problems about building new houses is the cost of the land they are built on. There is a huge amount of difference between the value of agricultural land and land which has planning permission for housing. There is also a difference in the value of land which is out in the sticks - [The Housing Crisis: Right to Buy](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2017/12/06/housing-crisis-right-buy/) - Looking at right to buy, the pros and cons, and why stopping it must be an essential part of solving the housing crisis - [The Housing Crisis: Co-housing](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/01/17/housing-crisis-co-housing/) - Co-housing and housing co-operatives are a real alternative to our current housing solutions and for many people are or would be are a good solution to the housing crisis. As we will see, they are very worthwhile but sometimes hard to achieve. Maybe we should fight to make them more accessible to more people. What - [The Housing Crisis: Lodgers](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2017/11/15/housing-crisis-lodgers/) - Looking at how taking in a lodger can help the housing crisis and also help YOU! We also look at the problems and find solutions - [The Housing Crisis: Climate Change and Sea Level Rise](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2017/11/08/housing-crisis-climate-change-sea-level-rise/) - The Housing Crisis will get a lot worse if climate change is real and coastal areas and large parts of Lincolnshire become flooded ... - [The Housing Crisis: Moving jobs to where the homes are](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2017/11/01/housing-crisis-moving-jobs-homes/) - In the first post in this series, it was pointed out in the comments that there are more properties per person than there was a hundred years ago - so we probably do actually have enough properties in the country to house everyone. The trouble is - many of the properties are in the wrong - [Fighting the Housing Crisis: the Yimby movement](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2017/10/25/fighting-housing-crisis-yimby-movement/) - Yimby stands for YES in my backyard and the yimby movement supports all housing developments opposing the nimbys who try to prevent them - [Fighting the Housing Crisis: Introduction](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2017/10/18/fighting-housing-crisis-introduction/) - An introduction to a series on the housing crisis looking at what it is and ways to deal with it. - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for November 2022](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/12/09/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-november-2022/) - Here are all our posts from November. Wednesday 2nd November New Dagenham housing development could be below flood level in 2050 The importance of checking projected flood maps Friday 4th November Landlord Law Newsround #267 Our first Newsround of November Saturday 5th November Do you need help with the new Welsh housing legislation coming into - [The End of Section 21 - Do we need a private rented sector at all?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2019/07/15/end-section-21-need-private-rented-sector/) - Looking at the private rented sector and other options for housing - [The End of Section 21 - Possession Claims where the Tenant is not at fault](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2019/07/08/the-end-of-section-21-possession-claims-where-the-tenant-is-not-at-fault/) - In this series on section 21 we take a quick look at grounds for possession which are not based on the bad behaviour of the tenant - [The End of Section 21 - Possession claims based on ‘bad tenant’ grounds](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2019/06/06/end-section-21-possession-claims-based-bad-tenant-grounds/) - What sort of protection should be put in place for landlords against destructive, anti-social and criminal tenants if section 21 is removed? - [The End of Section 21 - Possession Claims based on Rent](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2019/05/22/end-section-21-possession-claims-based-rent/) - Looking at how the eviction process for claims based on rent arrears could be improved - to compensate landlords for the loss of section 21. - [The End of Section 21 - what about purchased fixed terms?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2019/05/16/end-section-21-purchased-fixed-terms/) - This series is about how the private rented sector can deal with the Governments intention to abolish section 21. The abolition of section 21 is really down to the destabilising effect which comes from a large sector of the population having no long term secuity of tenure. This is because most fixed terms are for - [The End of Section 21 - re-thinking our values](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2019/05/09/end-section-21-re-thinking-values/) - Replacing the no fault eviction ground section 21 with a more tenant friendly alternative will involve rethinking the values we have around land and property - [Section 21 and a Private Tenant's take on Renting](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2019/05/07/section-21-privates-tenants-take-renting/) - Ben Reeve Lewis describes how despite being a TRO he suffers from the section 21 sword of Damocles which is suspended over all assured shorthold tenants - [The End of Section 21 - our survey results](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2019/05/02/end-section-21-survey-results/) - Shortly after the announcement that the government were considering ending section 21 we set up our survey. Here are the results. - [The End of Section 21 - The Evil Rule](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2019/04/29/end-section-21-evil-rule/) - The lack of security due to s21 felt by many tenants can have a destabilising effect & may lead to mental health issues and disrupted schooling for children - [The End of Section 21 and the concept of the Overton Window](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2019/04/23/end-section-21-concept-overton-window/) - The Overton Window concept is about previously unthinkable ideas becoming mainstream. Such as the abolition of section 21. - [The End of Section 21 - why it may be bad for tenants seeking to be rehoused](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2019/04/23/the-end-of-section-21-why-it-may-be-bad-for-tenants-seeking-rehoused/) - Why it is often better for tenants to be evicted under section 21 than the section 8 procedure if they are seeking to be rehoused by the Council. - [The End of Section 21 - Why removing it could result in lower standards](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2019/04/18/removing-section-21-actually-result-lower-housing-standards/) - Section 21 is often regarded as 'evil' but actually to use it landlords need to comply with safety and other standards. What will happen if this requirement is removed? - [The End of Section 21 - changing the law](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2019/07/22/end-section-21-changing-law/) - Note - this was written before the publication of the government's consultation paper. As discussed in this series, the government have announced that they want to end landlords rights to recover possession under section 21. As I understand it, they don’t know how they are going to do it and they have done no research - [The end of Section 21 - a quick look at its history](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2019/04/17/the-end-of-section-21-history-of-the-prs/) - The government has announced that section 21 is to be abolished. In this place we look at the history of the private rented sector and the place of section 21 in it. - [Do Welsh contract holders need to sign their contracts before they move in?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/05/20/do-welsh-contract-holders-need-to-sign-their-contracts-before-they-move-in/) - What is the status of landlord clauses in contracts if, as the Welsh rules suggest, contracts are handed to contract holders after they move in? - [Landlord liability for contract changes introduced by the Welsh Government](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/09/12/landlord-liability-for-contract-changes-introduced-by-the-welsh-government/) - It is some time since I have written a Welsh post - the decision by the Welsh Government to delay the introduction of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 was necessary but also had the effect of allowing us all to deal with other things. - [Additional occupiers, lodgers and the new Welsh Occupation Contracts](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/04/27/additional-occupiers-lodgers-and-the-new-welsh-occupation-contracts/) - There is a clause in the new Welsh tenancy agreements that I know is going to worry landlords. It worried me too when I first saw it. It is Term 8 in the fixed term contract and Term 10 in the periodic contract, and it says You may permit persons who are not lodgers or - [The New Welsh Tenancy Agreements - or occupation contracts as we must call them now](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/04/07/the-new-welsh-tenancy-agreements-or-occupation-contracts-as-we-must-call-them-now/) - The new Welsh Model Tenancy Agreements or Model Occupatin Contracts - looking at the terminology and number issues or 'terms'. - [The new Welsh Occupation Contracts and Deposits](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/03/17/the-new-welsh-occupation-contracts-and-deposits/) - A few comments on the new Welsh model tenancy agreements, the suitability for use in an unaltered form and their clauses on deposits - [What are the new rules for landlords on disrepair and fitness for human habitation in Wales?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/05/18/what-are-the-new-rules-for-landlords-on-disrepair-and-fitness-for-human-habitation-in-wales/) - I take a look at the Welsh legislation on disrepair and fitness for human habitation and the condition of rented properties generally in Wales - [A warning for Welsh landlords looking to use fixed-term occupation contracts](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/11/28/a-warning-for-welsh-landlords-looking-to-use-fixed-term-occupation-contracts/) - Landlords - if you rent property in Wales and are intending to use a fixed term occupation contract, this post lists some potential problems - [The End of Section 21 - Protecting Your Position - Records](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2020/02/26/end-section-21-protecting-position-records/) - Why landlords are going to have to be much more careful about keeping proper records - [The End of Section 21 - Protecting Your Position - Licenses](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2020/02/20/end-section-21-protecting-position-property-licenses/) - Looking at creating residential licenses instead of tenancies - and what can go wrong - [The End of Section 21 - Protecting Your Position - Ground 1](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2020/02/13/end-section-21-protecting-position-property-ground1/) - Why more landlords should use ground 1 notices in their tenancy agreements - [The End of Section 21 – Protecting Your Position: Choosing Tenants](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2020/02/03/end-section-21-protecting-position-property-choosing-tenants/) - Why careful checking and referencing is critical when choosing tenants for your property - [The End of Section 21 – Protecting Your Position: Property Condition](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2020/01/27/end-section-21-protecting-position-property-condition/) - Your obligations & steps you can take to prevent eviction claims being derailed by tenants alleging poor property condition in possession proceedings - [The End of Section 21 – Protecting Your Position: Insurance](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2020/01/22/end-section-21-protecting-position-insurance/) - If you are a landlord having proper insurance is essential. This article gives some guidance on what you need and what you should look out for - [The End of Section 21 - Protecting Your Position](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2020/01/16/end-section-21-protecting-position/) - What can landlords do to protect themselves against pending legislation outlawing section 21? In this introductory post, we introduce a new series to help landlords - [Grounds for Eviction - Mandatory and Discretionary Grounds](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/01/20/grounds-for-eviction-mandatory-and-discretionary-grounds/) - Why mandatory and discretionary grounds in eviction cases are so significant and why landlords should only ever use the mandatory grounds - [Grounds for eviction: the general principles](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/01/13/grounds-for-eviction-the-general-principles/) - The second part of our grounds for eviction series where Ben takes a look at some introductory issues such as the different types of ground and filling in the forms - [Grounds for eviction: Introduction](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/01/07/grounds-for-eviction-introduction/) - The Grounds for Eviction as set out in Schedule 2 of the Housing Act 1988 are not, save for ground 8, particuarly well known. This series will be looking at them in some details - [Magic buttons, silver bullets and the optimism of ignorance](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/10/26/magic-buttons-silver-bullets-and-the-optimism-of-ignorance/) - I write this on the day after Rishi Sunak has been appointed Prime Minister. For the past 50 days, we have all been watching open-mouthed as Ms Truss threw a wrecking ball through the British economy. Speaking as someone outside politics who has not studied economics, it looked as if her belief was that all - [My Agency Agreement won’t let me terminate my contract!](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/02/23/my-agency-agreement-wont-let-me-terminate-my-contract/) - Here is a question to the blog clinic from Sue who is a landlord. My managing agent contract comes to an end soon and I wish to terminate their services and manage the property myself. I have been informed by the agent that under a clause in the contract, as they found the tenant for - [An interview with Robert Brown, barrister at Arden Chambers London](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2017/05/30/interview-robert-brown-barrister-arden-chambers-london/) - Robert Brown discusses his work as a specialist housing barrister with Arden Chambers. He talks about some of his cases and also the legal changes coming for landlords - [An interview with Housing Barrister Peter Marcus](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/06/14/interview-housing-barrister-peter-marcus/) - An interview with Housing Barrister Peter Marcus. Peter talks about his background as a housing activist and about his case work for landlords and tenants - [An Interview with Eddie Hooker, CEO of Hamilton Fraser](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2019/04/25/interview-eddie-hooker-ceo-hamilton-fraser/) - I interview Eddie Hooker, the Chief Executive Officer of Hamilton Fraser Insurance - [Westminster Briefing with Sean Hooker - January 2019](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2019/01/02/westminster-briefing-sean-hooker-january-2019/) - Tessa Shepperson talks to Sean Hooker of the Property Redress Scheme about recent legal changes and events. - [Westminster Briefing with Sean Hooker – April 2019](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2019/04/04/westminster-briefing-sean-hooker-april-2019/) - Tessa Shepperson talks to Sean Hooker about recent legal developments in the Private Rented Sector and how they will impact on landlords, tenants & letting agents - [Westminster Briefing with Sean Hooker - July 2018](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/07/26/westminster-briefing-sean-hooker-july-2018/) - Sean Hooker of the Property Redress Scheme talks about recent publications from Westminster and also from Which?. - [An Interview with Suzy Hershman of My Deposits](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2019/01/23/interview-suzy-hershman-deposits/) - Suzy Hershman talks about her background and work at My Deposits and gives some guidance for landlords - [Should law and justice be free? Part 1: Introduction](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2017/08/30/law-justice-free-part-1-introduction/) - The cost of law and justice is often felt to be disproportionately high. In this new series, I will be considering various aspects of the cost of law - [Should law and justice be free? Part 2: Court fees](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2017/09/06/law-justice-free-part-2-court-fees/) - One of the problems with bringing court claims nowadays is the eye-watering court fees. For example, the court fees for issuing any kind of money claim ranges from £35 for a claim value of up to £300 to £10,000 if the claim is greater than £200,000. That's a lot of money. In that context, a - [Should law and justice be free? Part 3: Our Complex System](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2017/09/13/law-justice-free-part-3-complex-system/) - Law and justice is expensive but is the down to the fact that our legal system is unnecessarily complex? - [Should law and justice be free? Part 4: Lawyers fees](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2017/09/20/law-justice-free-part-4-lawyers-fees/) - It is an axiom that everyone hates lawyers. Why is this? They are a smug lot, and often give the impression they think they are better than everyone else They are constantly using words and jargon that no-one else can understand. But most of all Their charges are HORRENDOUS They regularly charge out their time - [Should law and justice be free? Part 5: Legal Aid](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2017/09/27/law-justice-free-part-5-legal-aid/) - What is legal aid? Legal aid is a scheme where the state covers the cost of professional lawyers to advise and represent clients in certain areas of law. Subject - for civil claims anyway - to financial vetting of the client and subject to the case having a good chance of success. Our legal aid - [Should law and justice be free? Part 6: Technology solutions](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2017/10/04/law-justice-free-part-6-technology-solutions/) - In this series, we have looked at the problems of the law and legal costs. A complex legal system which ordinary people cannot use without help and the high, in many cases prohibitively high, cost of legal help. In the last post, I considered the ‘solution’ of legal aid. However, this is essentially a 20th-century - [Should law and justice be free? Part 7: Summing up](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2017/10/11/law-justice-free-part-7-summing/) - So what have we learned over the past six weeks? Court fees We have learned that if court fees are too high this reduces access to the courts. But the courts are a branch of the State rather than a ‘consumer service’. Effectively denying large sectors of the population access to justice is dangerous as - [Landlord Law and TJ Shepperson - my 25 years as a self employed lawyer](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2019/08/29/landlord-law-tj-shepperson-25-years-self-employed-lawyer/) - After 25 years I look back over my career since I set up my own law firm in 1994 - [Grounds for Eviction: Ground 1 – Returning Owner Occupier](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/01/27/grounds-for-eviction-ground-1-returning-owner-occupier/) - Where we look at Ground 1 of the Housing Act 1988 which is the owner-occupier ground for landlords who have previously lived in the property as their only or main home (or who intend to do so in future) - [Grounds for Eviction: Ground 2 – where the mortgagee is entitled to sell](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/02/03/grounds-for-eviction-ground-2-where-the-mortgagee-is-entitled-to-sell/) - In our Grounds for Eviction series, Ben Reeve Lewis takes a look at ground 2 which is the mortgagee ground - [Grounds for Eviction: Ground three – tenancy preceded by a holiday let](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/02/10/grounds-for-eviction-ground-three-tenancy-preceded-by-a-holiday-let/) - The wording of the ground is this “The tenancy is a fixed term tenancy for a term not exceeding eight months and— (a) not later than the beginning of the tenancy the landlord gave notice in writing to the tenant that possession might be recovered on this ground; and (b) at some time within the - [Grounds for Eviction: Ground four - lettings by educational institutions](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/02/18/grounds-for-eviction-ground-four-lettings-by-educational-institutions/) - Our series on grounds for eviction has reached ground 4 - which is for educational institutions. - [Grounds for Eviction: Ground 5 – lettings to ministers of religion](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/02/24/grounds-for-eviction-ground-5-lettings-to-ministers-of-religion/) - Our grounds for eviction series has reached ground 5 which is where a property is needed for a minister of religion 'from which to perform the duties of his office' - [Grounds for Eviction: Ground 6 - substantial building works](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/03/02/grounds-for-eviction-ground-6-substantial-building-works/) - Ground 6 in the grounds for eviction is where a landlord wants to do substantial building works which cannot be done with the tenant in situ. - [Grounds for Eviction: Ground 7 - after the death of a tenant](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/03/09/grounds-eviction-ground-7-death-periodic-tenant/) - Looking at ground 7 in our Grounds for Eviction series - this ground is to enable the landlord to get rid of someone who inherits a periodic tennacy - [Grounds for Eviction: Ground 7a - the Newcomer](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/03/16/grounds-for-eviction-ground-7a-newcomer/) - Grounds for Eviction - we have now reached ground 7a which is a new ground and one which is largely untested ... - [Grounds for Eviction: Ground 8 - the mandatory rent arrears ground](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/03/24/grounds-eviction-ground-8-rent-arrears/) - In this Grounds for Eviction post we look at ground 8 - the rent arrears ground -arguably the most important and most often used of the grounds for eviction - [Grounds for Eviction: Ground 9 - Suitable Alternative Accommodation](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/03/31/grounds-eviction-ground-9-suitable-alternative-accommodation/) - Suitable alternative accommodation is one of the grounds for eviction in the Housing Act. Here we look at when it can be used and how tenants can defend - [Grounds for Eviction: Ground 12 – breach of any obligation on the tenancy](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/04/21/grounds-eviction-ground-12-breach-obligation-tenancy/) - Here is the wording of the Act “Any obligation of the tenancy (other than one related to the payment of rent) has been broken or not performed.” Now lets pick it apart. Quite a short ground again but as usual with far wider connotations. First thing to note is that although most tenancy agreements will - [Grounds for Eviction: Ground 13 - Waste or Neglect](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/04/28/grounds-eviction-ground-13-waste-neglect/) - This is the wording of the ground “The condition of the dwelling-house or any of the common parts has deteriorated owing to acts of waste by, or the neglect or default of, the tenant or any other person residing in the dwelling-house and, in the case of an act of waste by, or the neglect - [Grounds for Eviction: Ground 14 – nuisance, annoyance or criminal conviction](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/05/05/grounds-eviction-ground-14-nuisance-annoyance-criminal-conviction/) - This is the wording of the ground The tenant or a person residing in or visiting the dwelling-house— (a) has been guilty of conduct causing or likely to cause a nuisance or annoyance to a person residing, visiting or otherwise engaging in a lawful activity in the locality, or (b) has been convicted of— (i) - [Grounds for Eviction: Ground 14A – Violence to occupier](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/05/19/grounds-eviction-ground-14a-violence-occupier/) - This is the wording of the ground: The dwelling-house was occupied (whether alone or with others) by a married couple, a couple who are civil partners of each other, a couple living together as husband and wife or a couple living together as if they were civil partners and— (a) one or both of the - [Grounds for Eviction: - Ground 15 - Deterioration of Furniture](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/05/31/grounds-eviction-ground-15-deterioration-furniture/) - Here is the wording of the ground. The condition of any furniture provided for use under the tenancy has, in the opinion of the court, deteriorated owing to ill-treatment by the tenant or any other person residing in the dwelling-house and, in the case of ill-treatment by a person lodging with the tenant or by - [Grounds for Eviction: Ground 16 – Premises let to employees](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/06/09/grounds-eviction-ground-16-premises-let-employees/) - This is the wording of the ground: “The dwelling-house was let to the tenant in consequence of his employment by the landlord seeking possession or a previous landlord under the tenancy and the tenant has ceased to be in that employment.” Now let's pick it apart. Does what it says on the tin really. If - [Grounds for Eviction: Ground 17 – Tenancy induced by a false statement](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/06/15/grounds-eviction-ground-17-tenancy-induced-false-statement/) - This is the wording of the ground:- 'The tenant is the person, or one of the persons, to whom the tenancy was granted and the landlord was induced to grant the tenancy by a false statement made knowingly or recklessly by— (a) the tenant, or (b) a person acting at the tenant’s instigation”. Now lets - [Grounds for Eviction: Conclusion](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/06/23/grounds-eviction-conclusion/) - So we have examined the 18 grounds for eviction available for assured and assured shorthold tenants. There are different grounds for council tenants and different grounds for the old style Protected Tenants. One thing you can never blame housing law for is over-simplifying matters. The Wolfe reform suggestion In 1999 Lord Wolfe completely reformed the - [HMO Legal Basics - What is an HMO : 1](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2014/06/03/hmo-legal-basics-what-is-an-hmo-1/) - Part 1 of our HMO Basics series where we look at the main definition of a House in Multiple Occupation under the Housing ct 2004 - [HMO Legal Basics - Introduction](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2014/05/28/hmo-legal-basics-introduction/) - Introducing a new series on HMOs (Houses in Multiple Occupation) looking at the basics. Essential reading for all landlords whose properties contain more than two people sharing. - [HMO Legal Basics – What is an HMO : 2](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2014/06/12/hmo-legal-basics-what-is-an-hmo-2/) - The second in our HMO Basics series where we look at a second definition of an House in Multiple Occupation found in the Housing Act 2004 - [HMO Legal Basics - Valuing HMOs for Council Tax](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2014/06/26/hmo-legal-basics-valuing-hmos-for-council-tax/) - David Smith looks at the complicated rules that apply when valuing a property for Council Tax purposes when it is an HMO - [HMO Legal Basics – What is an HMO : 4](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2014/07/10/hmo-legal-basics-what-is-an-hmo-4/) - HMO Legal Basics on Planning - In this post we discuss the definition of an HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) for planning purposes and look at the different categories of use - [HMO Legal Basics - the Management Regulations : 1](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2014/07/17/hmo-legal-basics-the-management-regulations-1/) - This HMO Basics post looks at the House in Multiple Occupation management regulations which apply to HMOs and what you need to do to prove you have complied with them - [HMO Legal Basics - The Management Regulations : 2](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2014/07/24/hmo-legal-basics-the-management-regulations-2/) - This second HMO Basics post on the management regulations for a House in Multiple Occupation looks at tenant responsibilities and enforcement issues - [HMO Legal Basics - Licensing: 1](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2014/08/07/hmo-legal-basics-licensing-1/) - Many landlords of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) will need to get a license from the Local Authority. We consider when this is necessary in this post and look at the rules - [HMO Legal Basics - Licensing: 2](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2014/08/14/hmo-legal-basics-licensing-2/) - Our HMO Basics series has now reached the important issue of the HMO license and the criteria that landlords (or their managers) must comply with to get a license - [HMO Legal Basics - Licensing: 3](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2014/08/21/hmo-legal-basics-licensing-3/) - In this post on HMO licensing we look at Local Authority conditions imposed on licenses and what they cannot do. - [HMO Legal Basics - Licensing: 4](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2014/08/28/hmo-legal-basics-licensing-4/) - We look at Temporary Exemption Notices (TENS) and when you can apply for them, and penalties for not getting an HMO License for your House in Multiple Occupation - [HMO Legal Basics - Prosecutions](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2014/09/15/hmo-legal-basics-prosecutions/) - In this Houses in Multiple Occupation post focusing on HMO prosecutions, solicitor David Smith warns about what is likely to happen and gives advice on what you should do - [The Landlord Conference 2022 Feedback](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/11/17/the-landlord-conference-2022-feedback/) - A brief feedback post on the Landlord Conference 2022 which took place on Tuesday. Some excellent talks for landlords - [Local Authorities, Housing Associations and Advisers - do you need any in-house training?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/11/07/local-authorities-housing-associations-and-advisers-do-you-need-any-in-house-training/) - Discover our training for Local Authorities, Housing Associations & Adviser staff - particularly important if you advise landlords and tenants - [New Dagenham housing development could be below flood level in 2050](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/11/02/new-dagenham-housing-development-could-be-below-flood-level-in-2050/) - Landlords and any purchasers of property should always check the projected flood risk of the property they are looking to purchase - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for October 2022](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/11/01/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-october-2022/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [Warm Beds - a scheme to help the vulnerable who can't afford heating costs](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/10/21/warm-beds-a-scheme-to-help-the-vulnerable-who-cant-afford-heating-costs/) - So many people are finding it hard to afford their heating bills. Julie Ford (who I have worked with in the past when we developed our kit for helping tenants unable to pay rent) has now set up a new scheme in collaboration with her local Fire Service. This is to support their officers who - [The Renters Guide - a new Free service for Tenants](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2021/07/20/the-renters-guide-a-new-free-service-for-tenants/) - The Renters Guide is a new service for tenants and renters, answering questions and giving further information on tenants and renters rights and obligations - [What remedies are available to a landlord whose tenant fails to pay rent?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/05/10/what-remedies-are-available-to-landlord-when-tenant-fails-to-pay-rent/) - Are you a landlord whose tenant is in arrears of rent? See our quick guide which includes helping them pay and considering eviction claims. - [Landlords! Got a problem? Need solicitor advice fast?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/08/24/landlords-got-a-problem-need-solicitor-advice-fast/) - Discussing the forum on the Landlord Law site where solicitor Tessa Shepperson answers questions from her Landlord Law members - [Our worsening housing crisis - what is the cause, and what can we do about it?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/09/22/our-worsening-housing-crisis-what-is-the-cause-and-what-can-we-do-about-it/) - The housing crisis in England, the factors which discourage landlords, the loss of social housing through right to buy, and the threat of regulation change - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for September 2022](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/10/03/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-september-2022/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [An update on the Breathing Space Regulations - and a new case](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2021/08/25/an-update-on-the-breathing-space-regulations-and-a-new-case/) - The Breathing Space Regulations - Notification of a webinar with solicitor David Smith when he will be discussing the regulations and a new case - [Landlord Law Newsround #228](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/01/21/landlord-law-newsround-228/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #221](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2021/11/19/landlord-law-newsround-221/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #222](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2021/11/26/landlord-law-newsround-222/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #223](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2021/12/03/landlord-law-newsround-223/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #224](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2021/12/10/landlord-law-newsround-224/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #225](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2021/12/17/landlord-law-newsround-225/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #226](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/01/07/landlord-law-newsround-226/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #227](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/01/14/landlord-law-newsround-227/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Helping Tenants with the Energy Crisis](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/02/08/helping-tenants-with-the-energy-crisis/) - Many readers of the blog will have seen the news this week news that the Energy Price Cap has risen by 54% and will be worried about the impact this will have on them and their tenants. To illustrate this increase, those who are currently paying the default tariff charge will see the price increase - [Can I charge my tenant for a lock change if they lose their keys?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/03/21/can-i-charge-my-tenant-for-lock-change-if-they-lose-their-keys/) - Here is a question to the blog clinic from Margaret (not her real name) who is a tenant: My tenants have not returned one set of keys and claim they lost it. Can I withhold the cost of changing the locks from their deposit? Answer The answer is probably yes, so long as you can - [Rent Control in Spain: A success or further evidence of an ineffective policy?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/03/31/rent-control-in-spain-a-success-or-further-evidence-of-an-ineffective-policy/) - In Spain, rent control legislation has been struck down as unconstitutional. Should this worry those in England looking to introduce rent control here - [New landlords survey on property damage with pets](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/04/04/new-landlords-survey-on-property-damage-with-pets/) - A new online survey launched by AdvoCATS to find out landlords experiences of property damage caused by their tenants pets - [Landlord Law Newsround #231](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/02/11/landlord-law-newsround-231/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #229](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/01/28/landlord-law-newsround-229/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #230](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/02/04/landlord-law-newsround-230/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newsround #232](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/02/18/landlord-law-newsround-232/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Newround #252](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/07/22/landlord-law-newround-252/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Landlord Law Blog Roundup for August](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/09/02/landlord-law-blog-roundup-for-august/) - All the posts from the past month on the Landlord Law Blog in our monthly Roundup plus some extra reading for you - [Tenant penalties for breaching tenancy rules - changing the locks](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/10/18/tenant-penalties-breaching-tenancy-rules-changing-locks/) - This is the fifth post looking at the ten most common tenancy agreement breaches by tenants, as identified by Direct Line in their survey, which I discussed in the introduction to this series. This post is about changing the locks - and apparently some 16% of tenants are guilty of this. Tenants changing locks Changing - [Letting agents fees and transparency - a new case](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/11/02/letting-agents-fees-transparency-new-case/) - Foxtons v. LB Camden, First Tier Tribunal,10 October 2016 This is an important decision where Foxtons appealed against four final penalty notices served on them by Camden LB in respect of four offices and the Foxtons website. The law and regulations concerned are set out in detail in the decision report (you can see a pdf - [Letting agent fees, Foxtons, and tenancy administration charges](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2017/10/05/letting-agent-fees-foxtons-tenancy-administration-charges/) - Foxtons fail at court again at the hands of Camden LB when the Upper Tribunal found heir descriptive wording of their fees did not comply with the law - [Court Decision creates Confusion on Landlords Liability for Local Authority Licensing Fees](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/08/20/court-decision-creates-confusion-landlords-liability-local-authority-licensing-fees/) - A recent law court case casts doubt on some Local Authority licensing fees and may entitle landlords to claim a refund. Solicitor David Smith explains - [Landlord Law Newsround #250](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/07/08/landlord-law-newsround-250/) - We report on all the landlord and tenant related news from the past week - [Can you work from home if you are tenant in a rented property?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2020/06/30/can-work-home-tenant-rented-property/) - The pandemic has resulted in many people working from home, and it looks like this will remain when the pandemic is over. But are tenants breaking the terms of their tenancy agreement by working from home? Short answer - it is probably OK but it depends! Let's take a look at this in a bit - [The Landlord Law Conference Course 2014](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2014/04/30/the-landlord-law-conference-course-2014/) - The Landlord Law Conference Course with videos of all the speakers talks, covering tenancy agreements,disrepair, damp and mould, tenancy deposits, and eviction - [Landlord Law Conference 2015 - Cambridge](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2014/11/12/landlord-law-conference-2015-cambridge/) - If you want one event to catch up with legal changes in landlord and tenant law - this is the one. The speakers This year we have a fantastic line up of speakers: David Smith, a partner in Anthony Gold solicitors, talking about section 21 (he was one of the solicitors in the Spencer v. - [Landlord Law Conference Wales 2015 - help for Welsh landlords facing major changes in the law](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2014/11/24/landlord-law-conference-wales/) - Landlord Law Conference Wales will be looking at the new legal changes coming into Wales from 2015 to help Welsh landlords and letting agents - [Big changes in the law coming to Wales](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2015/02/11/big-changes-in-the-law-coming-to-wales/) - Watch our video where legal experts discuss the legal changes coming to Wales in the coming year - [Major changes looming for landlords and agents regarding repair obligations and section 21](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2015/02/18/major-changes-looming-for-landlords-and-agents-regarding-repair-obligations-and-section-21/) - Looking at what landlords are going to have to do when the new section 21 laws come into force - and a suggestion - [Warren Spencer - speaker on Fire Safety at the Landlord Law Conference 2015 Cambridge](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2015/03/03/warren-spencer-speaker-on-fire-safety-at-the-landlord-law-conference-2015-cambridge/) - About fire safety expert Warren Spencer who will be speaking at the Landlord Law Conference in Cambridge on 14 April - [Photographs from the Landlord Law Conference 2015 at Cambridge on 14 April](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2015/04/16/photographs-from-the-landlord-law-conference-2015-at-cambridge-on-14-april/) - Take a look at our 2015 Landlord Law Conference in Cambridge through the lens of our professional photographer, Phil Smithies - [Watch the video of our Cambridge Conference 2015](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2015/05/13/watch-the-video-of-our-cambridge-conference-2015/) - Watch the video of our Landlord Law Conference in Cambridge and find out why these events are so important for landlords and agents - [Photographs from our Cardiff Conference](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2015/05/19/photographs-from-our-cardiff-conference/) - Here are the photos from our recent Landlord Law Conference in Wales - [David Cox at the Landlord Law Conference Wales 2015](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2015/05/26/david-cox-at-the-landlord-law-conference-wales-2015/) - David Cox MD of ARLA spoke at the Landlord Law Conference 2015 - this post has his talk in full - [Professor Martin Partington at the Landlord Law Conference 2015 Wales](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2015/05/23/professor-martin-partington-at-the-landlord-law-conference-2015-wales/) - Professor Martin Partington discussing housing law reform, the Welsh legislation and the Renting Homes project at the Commission which he lead in 2001-6 - [Some surprising facts about right to rent from immigration expert Sue Lukes](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2015/05/28/some-surprising-facts-about-right-to-rent-from-immigration-expert-sue-lukes/) - Right to rent is going to be rolled out nationwide so landlords and agents need to know about it. Watch this video from expert Sue Lukes to find out more - [Douglas Haig at the Landlord Law Conference Wales 2015](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2015/06/01/douglas-haig-at-the-landlord-law-conference-wales-2015/) - Douglas Haig, vice Chairman of the RLA (Residential Landlords Association) speaks on Welsh Housing Reform at the Landlord Law Conference Wales 2015 - [Watch the Video of our Wales 2015 Conference #lllconf](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2015/06/04/watch-the-video-of-our-wales-2015-conference/) - This video of our Landlord Law Wales Conference 2015 will give you a flavour of the event - [Landlord Law Conference 2016 Manchester](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2015/10/06/landlord-law-conference-2016-manchester/) - Introducing our next Landlord Law Conference for 2016 which is in Manchester, at the Hilton Hotel in Deansgate - [How to bring yourself (& your staff) up to date with the law in just one day](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/03/10/bring-staff-date-law-just-one-day/) - Landlord Law Conference 2016 is a fantastic opportunity to get up to date with all those legal changes, network with colleagues and just have a great day .. - [The Residential Landlords Association at the Landlord Law Conference 2016](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/03/17/residential-landlords-association-landlord-law-conference-2016/) - The Residential Landlords Association will be exhibitors at the Landlord Law Conference 2016 - find out more about their services here - [Landlord Law Conference Exhibitors: ARLA](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/04/11/landlord-law-conference-exhibitors-arla/) - ARLA have been long time supporters of the Landlord Law Conference - indeed they have been with us from the very first conference in 2013. So we are delighted that they are going to be with us again on 12 May in Manchester. ARLA work tirelessly for agents, and to improve the law in letting - [Landlord Law Conference Exhibitors: Property Redress Scheme](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/04/25/landlord-law-conference-exhibitors-property-redress-scheme/) - An update on the doings of the Property Redress Scheme who are one of the exhibitors at the Landlord Law Conference in May 2016 - [Landlord Law Conference Exhibitors: Grant Erskine Architects](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/05/04/landlord-law-conference-exhibitors-grant-erskine-architects/) - Grant Erskine Architects are the first architects to exhibit at the Landlord Law Conference - here he talks about himself and his work - [Watch the video of our Manchester Conference 2016](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/07/13/watch-video-manchester-conference-2016/) - It seems quite a long time ago now, but on 12 May 2016 we had our annual Conference which took place at the Hilton Hotel in Deansgate Manchester. It was probably our best Conference ever with enthusiastic feedback from delegates. Sadly our usual camera man had injured his hand and was unable to be there - [Landlord Law Conference 2017 - the venue](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2017/02/14/landlord-law-conference-2017-venue/) - This will be the fifth annual conference we have run. Last year we went to Manchester, but this year we are coming back to base and the conference will be taking place in Sprowston Manor Hotel just outside Norwich. I have known about Sprowston Manor for years, I went to a wedding there in the - [David Smith at the Landlord Law Conference 2017](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2017/02/23/david-smith-landlord-law-conference-2017/) - David Smith - who is fast becoming THE go-to expert on landlord and tenant issues, has always been one one of the most popular speakers at our Conferences. As you probably know, David is a solicitor and partner in the legal 500 law firm Anthony Gold and is also the director of policy at the - [Landlord Law Conference 2017 photos of the event](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2017/05/25/landlord-law-conference-2017-photos-event/) - Our 2017 annual Landlord Law Conference took place on Friday 19 May at Sprowston Manor Hotel and I have now received the photographs taken by our professional photographer, Phil Smithies. Here is a Flickr slideshow of some of the best. Enjoy! Created with flickr slideshow. The slide show above uses flash so if you - [The Landlord Law Conference 2018](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/03/14/landlord-law-conference-2018/) - If you are worried about the ever-increasing burden of regulation and despair of ever getting your head around it all - the Landlord Law Conference (sponsored by TDS) is here again to help you. On Friday 18 May 2018 We will reconvene at the fabulous Sprowston Manor Hotel and Country Club for a day of - [Landlord Law Conference 2018 - the venue](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/04/04/landlord-law-conference-2018-venue/) - This will be the sixth annual Landlord Law Conference. In 2018, after a superb conference in 2017, we are going back the excellent Sprowston Manor Hotel (with its free parking for delegates) just outside Norwich. Famous mainly for weddings, it was only after I attended an ARLA event there in 2015 that I realised what a - [About Landlord Law Conference 2018](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/04/09/landlord-law-conference-2018-2/) - We have a new video which shows the venue for the 2018 Landlord Law Conference. I also go through the talks and explain what they are. To find out more about book your place, click here. - [The Landlord Law Conference 2018 Video](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/09/03/landlord-law-conference-2018-video/) - We have finally completed our little video about our 2018 Conference which took place in May. Many thanks to everyone who agreed to be interviewed. - [Announcing the Landlord Law Conference 2019](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2019/01/08/landlord-law-conference-2019/) - The premier legal training event for landlords and letting agents will take place on 17 May at Sprowston Manor Hotel near Norwich. Find out more ... - [Landlord Law Conference 2019 - the venue](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2019/01/31/landlord-law-conference-2019-venue-2/) - A look at the Conference Venue for the Landlord Law Conference 2019 - [The Landlord Law Conference Talks - the Year in Review #lllconf](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2019/03/06/landlord-law-conference-talks-year-review-lllconf/) - David Smith will be the first speaker at the Landlord Law Conference talking about 'the Year in Review' - [The Landlord Law Conference Talks - Gas and Electricity in Rented Homes #lllconf](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2019/03/13/landlord-law-gas-electricity-lllconf/) - About housing barrister Peter Marcus' talk at the Landlord Law Conference where he will look at the law relating to gas and electricity in rented homes - [The Landlord Law Conference Talks - Letting Agent Regulation #lllconf](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2019/03/20/letting-agent-regulation-lllconf/) - David Cox, CEO of ARLA Propertymark will be speaking at the Landlord Law Conference in 2019 where he will be discussing the new laws that will affect agents - [The Landlord Law Conference Talks - Property repair and fitness for habitation #lllconf](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2019/03/27/repair-fitness-habitation-lllconf-2/) - Learn about landlords repair and other legal obligations on fitness of property for human habitation at the Landlord Law Conference - [The Landlord Law Conference Talks - Tenancy Deposit options, Evidence and Disputes #lllconf](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2019/04/10/tenancy-deposit-options-evidence-disputes-lllconf/) - Suzy Hershman of My Deposits will be speaking at the Landlord Law Conference on various tenancy deposit related issues - [The Landlord Law Conference Talks - Getting Section 8 Notices Right #lllconf](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2019/04/24/getting-section-8-notices-right-lllconf/) - Robert Brown will be speaking at the Landlord Law Conference on section 8 notices - [Landlord Law Conference time again](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2019/05/14/landlord-law-conference/) - Ben talks about Conferences has has known and the Landlord Law Conference. - [The Landlord Law Virtual Conference 2021](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2021/03/25/the-landlord-law-virtual-conference-2021/) - Discussing the Landlord Law Conference for landlords and agents which this year will be a virtual event. Talks will include regulation compliance - [Facing up to the Future - the Landlord Conference 2022](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2022/07/21/facing-up-to-the-future-the-landlord-conference-2022/) - Facing Up to the Future is the theme of the Landlord Conference run jointly by Landlord Law with the National Residential Landlords Association - [Do you rent property to sharers?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2020/08/11/rent-property-sharers/) - If so - your property may well be classed as a ‘house in multiple occupation’ (HMO). If it is - do you know the special rules which apply to HMOs? Or the penalties that apply if you fail to comply with them? They can be REALLY expensive! On 19 August we are running our first - [Housing Law - the bigger picture - a time to re-evaluate?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2012/06/11/housing-law-the-bigger-picture-a-time-to-reevaluate/) - Housing law - setting the scene In our house, we take the Observer on a Sunday and have done for years. My husband Graeme always gets first read of it and I normally don’t get a look in for a couple of hours. I was particularly intrigued this week, to see from across the room, - [Housing Law - the bigger picture - the statistics](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2012/06/18/housing-law-the-bigger-picture-the-statistics/) - An in depth look at the recent report published by the Cambridge Centre for Housing and Planning Research - [Housing Law - the bigger picture - regulation, what regulation?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2012/06/25/housing-law-the-bigger-picture-regulation-what-regulation/) - Housing in our society, its importance and the desirability of getting more information about the landlords who own much of it - [Housing Law - the bigger picture - the case for accreditation (1)](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2012/07/02/housing-law-the-bigger-picture-the-case-for-accreditation/) - Landlord accreditation - looking at the case for this and for a national qualification carrying financial rewards - [Housing Law - the bigger picture - the case for accreditation (2)](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2012/07/09/housing-law-the-bigger-picture-the-case-for-accreditation-2/) - Unbelievably, anyone (yes ANYONE) can just set up as a letting agent and start taking rent and tenancy deposits. There is NO regulation. How crazy is that? - [Housing Law - the bigger picture - the case for accreditation (3)](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2012/07/16/housing-law-the-bigger-picture-the-case-for-accreditation-3/) - Statistics have shown that the private rented sector is increasingly important - and is set to become more so. Over the next 20 to 30 years it is likely to house an increasingly larger proportion of middle to low income households and families. Given its importance generally to society and the cost to us all - [Housing Law - the bigger picture - greening the PRS](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2012/07/23/housing-law-the-bigger-picture-greening-the-prs/) - What with financial crashes and the like, its all gone a bit quiet on the ‘save the planet’ front. But if scientists are right and we are on the verge of catastrophe, its not going to stop just because the economy has gone a bit wobbly. I am not a scientist and I don’t know - [Housing Law - the bigger picture - eliminating retaliatory eviction](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2012/07/30/housing-law-the-bigger-picture-eliminating-retaliatory-eviction/) - One of the big problems faced by tenants and indeed the authorities, in dealing with sub standard properties is that of retaliatory eviction. Tenants DO have rights regarding the condition of their property if their landlord fails to do repairs when asked: For minor things they can get the work done themselves (so long as - [Housing Law - the bigger picture - the tenancy agreement problem](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2012/08/06/housing-law-the-bigger-picture-the-tenancy-agreement-problem/) - In many areas (so recent reports have shown) private renting is becoming more important than social housing, particularly for middle to low income families. But our antiquated housing law is often unsatisfactory. Take the tenancy agreement for example. When renting, most people would agree that a tenancy agreement is essential: as a record of what - [Housing Law - the bigger picture - longer fixed terms (1)](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2012/08/13/housing-law-the-bigger-picture-longer-fixed-terms/) - Longer fixed terms are needed by many tenants in the private rented sector, but landlords are often unwilling to provide them. What are the issues? - [Housing Law - the bigger picture - longer fixed terms (2)](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2012/08/20/housing-law-the-bigger-picture-longer-fixed-terms-2/) - Security of tenure and longer fixed terms - what is the law? What is possible and how can a tenancy be ended by a landlord or a tenant? - [Housing Law - the bigger picture - bad tenants (1)](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2012/09/03/housing-law-the-bigger-picture-bad-tenants-2/) - Problems with evicting a bad tenant is why often a landlord will not want to grant a long fixed term. Landlords are ill served by housing law here - [Housing Law - the bigger picture - bad tenants (2)](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2012/09/10/housing-law-the-bigger-picture-bad-tenants/) - Looking at how a landlord rent claim against a non paying tenant could be fast tracked in order to give landlords more confidence in the system - [Housing Law - the bigger picture - longer fixed terms (3)](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2012/09/17/housing-law-the-bigger-picture-longer-fixed-terms-3/) - Earlier in this series on housing law, I suggested that there are two types of tenant - Those who want long term security of tenure, and Those who do not want to be tied down, and want the option to move after a few months On the whole older tenants and families fall into the - [Housing Law - the bigger picture - conclusions (1)](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2012/09/24/housing-law-the-bigger-picture-conclusions-2/) - Before I start considering recommendations, first I want to take a look at the chief objection that has been made by landlords to this series - the necessity to do anything at all. “There is no problem” However although many, probably a majority of landlords are decent and honourable and provide quality properties, there are - [Housing Law - the bigger picture - conclusions (2)](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2012/10/01/housing-law-the-bigger-picture-conclusions/) - I finish my long running series on housing law and set out my conclusions. - [Housing law - the bigger picture - the ebook](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2012/10/01/housing-law-the-bigger-picture-the-ebook/) - As you will know if you follow this blog, since June (2012) I have been setting out my thoughts on housing law and the private rented sector, and giving some suggestions for reform. That series finished today. However it is difficult to get a grip on the ideas and suggestions spread over three months worth - [Landlord Law Blog looks back at 2009](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2009/12/30/landlord-law-blog-looks-back-at-2009/) - As the year is coming to an end, here is a selection some of my favourite posts from each month on the Landlord Law Blog January My main story in January is the decision of TDS (the tenancy deposit scheme run by the Dispute Service) to withdraw membership from agents who are not regulated, for - [Landlord Law Blog looks back at 2010](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/12/27/landlord-law-blog-looks-back-at-2010/) - The time between Christmas and the New Year is a time for reflection on the past before moving forward into the future. This has been a good year for the Landlord Law Blog. Here are a few of my favorite posts. January January saw a report of a dramatic price rise from tenancy deposit company - [Landlord Law Blog looks back on 2011](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/12/24/landlord-law-blog-looks-back-on/) - Our annual retrospective and look back at past posts in 2011. Something for you to read while we take a bit of time off for Christmas and the New Year. - [Landlord Law Blog looks back on 2012](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2012/12/22/landlord-law-blog-looks-back-on-2/) - Comment on and links to all the best posts on the blog in 2012. Did we really write all that? - [Landlord Law Blog looks back at 2013](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2013/12/23/landlord-law-blog-looks-back-at/) - The ultimate Landlord Law Blog post with a review of the entire years content. - [Landlord Law Blog looks back on 2014](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2014/12/20/landlord-law-blog-looks-back-on-2014/) - The traditional round up of the years Landlord Law Blog posts - something for you to read while the blog closes down of the Christmas period and Ben and I take a break. - [Landlord Law Blog looks back on 2015](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2015/12/14/landlord-law-blog-looks-back-on-2015/) - Our annual retrospective post on the year before closing down for Christmas, to give Ben and I a break. Enjoy the holiday, we will be back in the New Year. - [Landlord Law Blog looks back at 2016](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/12/10/landlord-law-blog-looks-back-2016/) - You may think "this is a bit early for a year-end roundup?" The reason is that we are now closing down the blog for a few weeks while it is moved over to a new host - the 'Rainmaker platform'. This will allow me to do more, in particular with our podcasts, plus there are a few - [Landlord Law Blog looks back at 2017](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2017/12/13/landlord-law-blog-looks-back-2017/) - We generally take a long break over Christmas - to allow Ben and I a bit of a break, and this year to allow my injured finger time to recover its full typing capacity. Although mind you I will still be working - one of my projects is our January Promotion. Which will be a - [Landlord Law Blog looks back at 2018](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/12/17/landlord-law-blog-looks-back-2018/) - Our usual roundup of posts over the past year before closing down the blog for the Christmas and New Year period. We will be back next year! - [Landlord Law Blog looks back at 2019](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2019/12/14/landlord-law-blog-looks-back-2019/) - A look back at the post published on the Landlord Law Blog during the past year with links - [Landlord Law Blog looks back at 2020](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2020/12/19/landlord-law-blog-looks-back-at-2020/) - A grim year for many landlords and tenants, this is the year which brought us the coronavirus pandemic. Which came out of the blue and blasted a year which had looked to be going well. So let's start in January - a time when few people had ever heard of COVID 19. Happy days. January - [Landlord Law Urban Myths](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2009/09/13/landlord-law-urban-myths/) - This post announces an occasional new series I am starting, which I am calling Urban Myths. This will highlight and discuss ideas prevalent among landlords and tenants (and even sometimes their advisors), which may be based on misleading versions of the truth, or a hangover from past laws, or sometimes just wishful thinking. But all - [Urban Myth - tenancies must be ‘renewed’ when the fixed term ends](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2009/10/31/urban-myth-tenancies-must-be-renewed-when-the-fixed-term-ends/) - This is a myth largely created by letting agents, as an important part of their income stream comes from charging landlords for ‘renewals’ for tenants. But they are not actually necessary. In a way, this post follows on from my last Urban Myth post about tenants staying on after the fixed term not being squatters. - [Urban Myth - you can evict tenants really quickly using the accelerated possession procedure](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/03/29/urban-myth-using-accelerated-possession-procedure-is-really-quic/) - Accelerated possession procedure - is it really quick? Discussing this eviction procedure which landlords can use to evict their tenant - [Urban Myth - you can give a tenant a probationary period before the tenancy starts](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/04/23/urban-myth-you-can-give-a-tenant-a-probationary-period-before-the-tenancy-starts/) - Probationary tenancy? This urban myth is really about the law overriding what landlords want to happen. What many landlords would like, is to have their tenants live in the property for a short probationary period, during which time the landlord can evict the tenant at will, before the tenancy starts properly. Not possible. Sorry! Street - [Urban Myth - you can only serve a section 21 notice on tenants who are in rent arrears](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/08/18/urban-myth-you-can-only-serve-a-section-21-notice-on-tenants-who-are-in-rent-arrears/) - Landlord s21 notices - are rent arrears necessary? I am prompted to write this Urban Myth post as it seems, from reading comments on the internet, that Ms Butler, the landlord in a tent, may have given this as the reason why she was couldn't serve a section 21 notice on her tenant. Irrespective of - [Urban Myth - when a landlord lets a property, its still his](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/08/31/urban-myth-when-a-landlord-lets-a-property-its-still-his/) - As discussed by Ben in his post on harassment, many landlords are outraged when a TRO tells them their conduct is illegal. "Its my house isn't it, so why can't I go in when I like?" is a common response. But what they don't realise is that it isn't their house any more. We have - [Urban Myth - evicting squatters is difficult and takes a long time](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/11/30/urban-myth-evicting-squatters-is-difficult-and-takes-a-long-time/) - Every now and again I get rung up by journalists or BBC researchers, wanting stories about the 'enormous problem' of squatters. It makes a good headline and you can do a nice 'indignant of Tunbridge Wells' article about how dreadful it all is. Reluctantly I have to tell them that I hear very few stories - [TRO Confidential: The case of the bad tempered woman](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/09/10/tro-confidential-the-case-of-the-bad-tempered-woman/) - A day in the life of TRO Ben Reeve Lewis. The case of the Bad Tempered Woman Explanation: Tenancy Relations Officers (TROs) work for local council’s providing advice on landlord tenant law and investigating allegations of harassment and Illegal Eviction and prosecuting landlords. All names are false but the stories are true. One case has - [TRO Confidential : the case of the 800 foot long hoe](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/09/24/tro-confidential-the-case-of-the-800-foot-long-hoe/) - A day in the life of TRO Ben Reeve Lewis. The case of the 800 foot long Hoe….. Explanation: Tenancy Relations Officers (TROs) work for local council’s providing advice on landlord tenant law and investigating allegations of harassment and Illegal Eviction and prosecuting landlords. All names are false but the stories are true. So this - [TRO Confidential: The case of the lying man](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/09/17/tro-confidential-the-case-of-the-lying-man/) - A day in the life of TRO Ben Reeve Lewis. The case of the lying man. Explanation: Tenancy Relations Officers (TROs) work for local council’s providing advice on landlord tenant law and investigating allegations of harassment and Illegal Eviction and prosecuting landlords. All names are false but the stories are true. Julius Adewoyin (not real - [TRO Confidential : The case of the reckless man and the criminal police](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/10/01/tro-confidential-the-case-of-the-reckless-man-and-the-criminal-police/) - A day in the life of TRO Ben Reeve Lewis. The case of the reckless man and the criminal police Explanation: Tenancy Relations Officers (TROs) work for local council’s providing advice on landlord tenant law and investigating allegations of harassment and Illegal Eviction and prosecuting landlords. All names are false but the stories are true. - [TRO Confidential : The case of the missing landlords](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/10/15/tro-confidential-the-case-of-the-missing-landlords/) - A day in the life of TRO Ben Reeve Lewis. The case of the missing landlords. Explanation: Tenancy Relations Officers (TROs) work for local council’s providing advice on landlord tenant law and investigating allegations of harassment and Illegal Eviction and prosecuting landlords. All names are false but the stories are true. Mr and Mrs Perkins - [TRO Confidential : The case of the culinary horse](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/10/08/tro-confidential-the-case-of-the-culinary-horse-2/) - A day in the life of TRO Ben Reeve Lewis. The case of the culinary horse Explanation: Tenancy Relations Officers (TROs) work for local council’s providing advice on landlord tenant law and investigating allegations of harassment and Illegal Eviction and prosecuting landlords. All names are false but the stories are true. A Gypsy family who - [TRO Confidential : The Case of the Unintelligible man.](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/10/22/tro-confidential-case-of-the-unintelligble-man/) - A day in the life of TRO Ben Reeve Lewis. The Case of the Unintelligible man Explanation: Tenancy Relations Officers (TROs) work for local council’s providing advice on landlord tenant law and investigating allegations of harassment and Illegal Eviction and prosecuting landlords. All names are false but the stories are true. This week’s tale is - [TRO Confidential : The case of the unwanted Christmas present](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/10/29/tro-confidential-the-case-of-the-unwanted-christmas-present/) - A day in the life of TRO Ben Reeve Lewis. The case of the unwanted Christmas Present Explanation: Tenancy Relations Officers (TROs) work for local council’s providing advice on landlord tenant law and investigating allegations of harassment and Illegal Eviction and prosecuting landlords. All names are false but the stories are true. This is a - [TRO Confidential : The case of the Typical South London Carry-On](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/11/05/tro-confidential-the-case-of-the-typical-south-london-carry-on/) - A day in the life of TRO Ben Reeve Lewis. The case of the Typical South London Carry-On Explanation: Tenancy Relations Officers (TRO) work for local council’s providing advice on landlord tenant law and investigating allegations of harassment and Illegal Eviction and prosecuting landlords. All names are false but the stories are true. The Laszlo - [TRO Confidential : The Case of the Shameful Admission](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/11/12/tro-confidential-case-shameful-admission/) - A day in the life of TRO Ben Reeve Lewis. The Case of the Shameful Admission Explanation: Tenancy Relations Officers (TRO) work for local council’s providing advice on landlord tenant law and investigating allegations of harassment and Illegal Eviction and prosecuting landlords. All names are false but the stories are true. There are some things - [TRO Confidential : The case of the legalised burglar](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/11/19/tro-confidential-the-case-of-the-legalised-burglar/) - A day in the life of TRO Ben Reeve Lewis. The case of the legalised burglar Tessa likes me to put a legal point in my demented TRO ramblings and I am going to break with my usual pattern and deal with it first. True or false? If a landlord changes the locks on a - [TRO Confidential : The case of This Charming Man](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/11/26/tro-confidential-the-case-of-this-charming-man/) - A day in the life of TRO Ben Reeve Lewis. Explanation: Tenancy Relations Officers (TRO) work for local council’s providing advice on landlord tenant law and investigating allegations of harassment and Illegal Eviction and prosecuting landlords. All names are false but the stories are true. The case of This Charming Man Phil comes in for - [TRO Confidential - the case of the scheming solicitors](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/12/03/tro-confidential-the-case-of-the-scheming-solicitor/) - A day in the life of TRO Ben Reeve Lewis. Explanation: Tenancy Relations Officers (TRO) work for local council’s providing advice on landlord tenant law and investigating allegations of harassment and Illegal Eviction and prosecuting landlords. All names are false but the stories are true. The case of the Scheming Solicitors (Ed - scheming solicitors? - [TRO Confidential : The case of the case](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/12/10/tro-confidential-the-case-of-the-case/) - A day in the life of TRO Ben Reeve Lewis. The case of the case - or, you never can tell ... Explanation: Tenancy Relations Officers (TRO) work for local council’s providing advice on landlord tenant law and investigating allegations of harassment and Illegal Eviction and prosecuting landlords. All names are false but the stories - [TRO Confidential - The case of the long Good Friday](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/12/17/tro-confidential-the-case-of-the-long-good-friday/) - A day in the life of TRO Ben Reeve Lewis. The Case of the Long Good Friday Explanation: Tenancy Relations Officers (TRO) work for local council’s providing advice on landlord tenant law and investigating allegations of harassment and Illegal Eviction and prosecuting landlords. All names are false but the stories are true. A Notice to - [TRO Confidential : the case of the Immigration Olympics](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/12/24/tro-confidential-the-case-of-the-immigration-olympics/) - A day in the life of TRO Ben Reeve Lewis. The case of the Immigration Olympics Explanation: Tenancy Relations Officers (TRO) work for local council’s providing advice on landlord tenant law and investigating allegations of harassment and Illegal Eviction and prosecuting landlords. All names are false but the stories are true. Columbians united So in - [TRO Confidential - The case of catch me if you can](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/12/31/tro-confidential-the-case-of-catch-me-if-you-can/) - A day in the life of TRO Ben Reeve Lewis. The case of catch me if you can Explanation: Tenancy Relations Officers (TRO) work for local council’s providing advice on landlord tenant law and investigating allegations of harassment and Illegal Eviction and prosecuting landlords. All names are false but the stories are true. Illegal letting - [TRO Confidential : The case of the happy new year](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/01/07/tro-confidential-the-case-of-the-happy-new-year/) - A day in the life of TRO Ben Reeve Lewis. The case of the Happy New Year. Explanation: Tenancy Relations Officers (TRO) work for local council’s providing advice on landlord tenant law and investigating allegations of harassment and Illegal Eviction and prosecuting landlords. All names are false but the stories are true. Florence came in - [TRO Confidential : The case of the Tenancy Deposit rant](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/01/14/tro-confidential-case-tenancy-deposit-rant/) - I asked TRO Ben Reeve Lewis if he could do a tenancy deposit post, to fit in with this weeks theme, so he got out his soap box ... The case of the Tenancy Deposit rant Explanation: Tenancy Relations Officers (TRO) work for local council’s providing advice on landlord tenant law and investigating allegations of - [TRO Confidential : The case of MC Hammer](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/01/28/tro-confidential-the-case-of-mc-hammer/) - A day in the life of TRO Ben Reeve Lewis. The case of MC Hammer Explanation: Tenancy Relations Officers (TRO) work for local council’s providing advice on landlord tenant law and investigating allegations of harassment and Illegal Eviction and prosecuting landlords. All names are false but the stories are true. I love Wednesday mornings. Most - [TRO Confidential : The case of the devious TRO](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/02/04/tro-confidential-the-case-of-the-devious-tro/) - A day in the life of TRO Ben Reeve Lewis. The Case of the Devious TRO Explanation: Tenancy Relations Officers (TRO) work for local council’s providing advice on landlord tenant law and investigating allegations of harassment and Illegal Eviction and prosecuting landlords. All names are false but the stories are true. We have a lot - [TRO Confidential: The Case of the Railway Sleeper](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/02/11/tro-confidential-the-case-of-the-railway-sleeper/) - A day in the life of TRO Ben Reeve Lewis. The Case of the Railway Sleeper Explanation: Tenancy Relations Officers (TRO) work for local council’s providing advice on landlord tenant law and investigating allegations of harassment and Illegal Eviction and prosecuting landlords. All names are false but the stories are true. I have been thinking - [TRO Confidential : The case of the Emperors New Clothes](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/02/18/tro-confidential-the-case-of-the-emperors-new-clothes/) - A day in the life of TRO Ben Reeve Lewis. The case of the Emperors New Clothes Explanation: Tenancy Relations Officers (TRO) work for local council’s providing advice on landlord tenant law and investigating allegations of harassment and Illegal Eviction and prosecuting landlords. All names are false but the stories are true. This week I - [TRO Confidential : The Case of 3 Daft Interviews](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/02/25/tro-confidential-the-case-of-3-daft-interviews/) - A day in the life of TRO Ben Reeve Lewis. The Case of 3 Daft Interviews Explanation: Tenancy Relations Officers (TRO) work for local council’s providing advice on landlord tenant law and investigating allegations of harassment and Illegal Eviction and prosecuting landlords. All names are false but the stories are true. Introducing Sheila Sheila comes - [TRO Confidential : The Case of the Man Who Never Was](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/03/04/tro-confidential-the-case-of-the-man-who-never-was/) - A day in the life of TRO Ben Reeve Lewis. The Case of the Man Who Never Was Explanation: Tenancy Relations Officers (TRO) work for local council’s providing advice on landlord tenant law and investigating allegations of harassment and Illegal Eviction and prosecuting landlords. All names are false but the stories are true. A family - [TRO Confidential : The Case of Cat-woman and the Strange Coincidence](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/03/11/tro-confidential-the-case-of-cat-woman-and-the-strange-coincidence/) - A day in the life of TRO Ben Reeve Lewis. The Case of Cat-woman and the Strange Coincidence Explanation: Tenancy Relations Officers (TRO) work for local council’s providing advice on landlord tenant law and investigating allegations of harassment and Illegal Eviction and prosecuting landlords. All names are false but the stories are true. Not my - [TRO Confidential : The case of the Long Goodbye](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/03/18/tro-confidential-the-case-of-the-long-goodbye/) - A day in the life of TRO Ben Reeve Lewis. The case of the long goodbye Explanation: Tenancy Relations Officers (TRO) work for local council’s providing advice on landlord tenant law and investigating allegations of harassment and Illegal Eviction and prosecuting landlords. All names are false but the stories are true. For ages now I - [The Landlord Law Vlog -What help is available for tenants in arrears?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2021/08/05/the-landlord-law-vlog-what-help-is-available-for-tenants-in-arrears/) - Here we are with the second of our Vlog posts. This time I discuss the help available for tenants who are in arrears of rent: Some links: Check benefit entitlement here Applying for Discretionary Housing Payments Turn2us - find grants here Wales - Tenancy Hardship Grant for private rented sector tenants: coronavirus The Helping - [The Landlord Law Vlog - is housing law different in Wales?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2021/08/16/the-landlord-law-vlog-is-housing-law-different-in-wales/) - Tessa Shepperson discusses the differences in housing law between England and Wales UK. We also have links to the legislation and Rent Smart Wales. - [The Landlord Law Vlog - discussing gas safety certificates](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2021/08/25/the-landlord-law-vlog-discussing-gas-safety-certificates/) - Gas applances can be very dangerous in rented properties which is why we have the gas regulations. Tessa Shepperson discusses landlords obligations - [The Landlord Law Vlog – dirty properties and cleaning charges](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2021/09/13/the-landlord-law-vlog-dirty-properties-and-cleaning-charges/) - In this Vlog a tenant tells us that his property was dirty when he moved in and asks for advice. This is the last of this series of 'vlog' posts. What did you think? Would you like us to do some more? Let us have your comments on this post and on the series in - [Dealing with the opportunistic tenant defendant](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2006/02/18/dealing-with-the-opportunistic-tenant-defendant/) - You have to be so careful when drafting possession claims not to give any opportunity for the opposition to raise a defence. I issued proceedings recently for a client using the accelerated procedure. The notice had been personally served by the clients managing agent by leaving it at the property, so I put in the - [The Abandonment problem](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2006/02/21/the-abandonment-problem/) - Its tough on landlords. They provide the property, for which they are normally still making mortgage and other payments, and they are responsible for its upkeep and maintenance (for which they can be sued if they fail to comply), but what can they do if the tenant fails to keep his part of the bargain - [Murphys law](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2006/02/22/murphys-law/) - My client I wrote about yesterday contacted me today. It looks as if the tenants are moving out after all. Too late though to save him the cost of my drafting up his paperwork. But of course if we had waited, they would have stayed there forever and he would never have got his property - [Another unfair decision against a landlord](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2006/05/08/another-unfair-decision-against-a-landlord/) - I did an advice today for a lady who had brought proceedings for possession (acting in person) on the basis of over £12,000 in arrears of rent. However the Judge put back the date for possession for over seven weeks (during which periode of time it is virtually certain that the tenant will pay no - [Tenants Book](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2006/11/05/tenants-book/) - I’m writing a book. A book for tenants this time (I have already done one for Landlords - see left). Its coming along quite nicely, I have done over 40,000 words so far, but I thought having a blog I ought to use it to vent my angst from time to time, on writing niggles - [Tenants book - any suggestions?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2006/12/03/tenants-book-any-suggestions/) - Nearing completion of my tenants book now. I have done most of the text and now need to check it and improve its readability. I am worried however that it might be a bit weak on social tenancies. My main experience in the past 10 years or so has been with private tenancies. I know - [Tenants Rights book due out soon](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2007/06/10/tenants-rights-book-due-out-soon/) - I have been neglecting this blog of late, for which my apologies. I have been rather caught up with work – my book is nearing completion and I was given just a few days recently by my publishers to check the proofs. This meant that I had to drop everything to get it done. A - [County court possession order error](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2007/06/27/county-court-possession-order-error/) - I had a very odd court order come though the post today. It was in respect of a hearing two days ago (which surprised me to start with!). It had the correct heading, but then said that the hearing took place in on 15 June in the Clerkenwell and Shoreditch County Court, whereas in fact - [Hands across the Pond](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2007/09/21/hands-across-the-pond/) - If anyone is interested in why I became a sole practitioner and then went on to develop my online service, see this post which I wrote for American lawyer and blogger Susan Cartier Liebel. Susan has developed a consultancy helping American lawyers who are tired of ‘big law’ and want a life, to go solo. - [More problems at the county court](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2008/01/27/more-problems-at-the-county-court/) - I have written in the past about problems with the courts. That was about a court order having the wrong court details. In the past few weeks I have had, not only a further instance of the court / order mixup, but two very serious errors in the text of orders sent out to me. - [Agents letting property subject to a re-possession order](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2008/05/12/agents-letting-property-subject-to-a-re-possession-order/) - There is quite a lot of discussion about tenants evicted unfairly by landlords in retaliation for something that they have done, such as complain about repairs. However there is another type of unfair eviction where tenants do not even get the benefit of the two months notice under section 21 which tenants receive in a - [Stand your ground on damage deposit claims](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2008/05/19/stand-your-ground-on-damage-deposit-claims/) - In my last post I talked about the case of my poor clients, evicted by their landlords’ mortgagee. In fact the situation was worse that I let on, as not only were they evicted, they also didn’t get their deposit back! My advice to them was (inter alia) to threaten the agents with an application - [Tesco Law in action](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2008/07/17/tesco-law-in-action/) - A few weeks ago, I was (initially) somewhat flattered to receive an invitation from a financial organisation (who will remain unnamed) regarding the delivery of a new possession proceedings service. "I am aware of your expertise in the field of residential landlord and tenant law" ran the letter, "and am writing to you to explore - [Another mortgagee / tenant eviction case](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2008/09/09/another-mortgagee-tenant-eviction-case/) - I have another mortgagee evicting innocent tenant case for you. Here I was consulted by the letting agent who had been contacted by the distressed tenant. She had just found out she was being evicted, after having received the normal notice which is served on the occupier of the property in these cases. My client - [Tenancy deposits – another happy customer](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2008/09/24/tenancy-deposits-another-happy-customer/) - One of the tenants who posted comments to my item on tenancy deposit protection - 62% failure, subsequently bought my kit 2 and was on the point of issuing proceedings. She has now contacted me to say that her landlord has finally caved in and paid back the whole of her deposit. "Which", she said, - [Musings on the tenancy deposit protection scheme](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2009/01/02/musings-on-the-tenancy-deposit-protection-scheme/) - One of my landlord clients who has successfully defeated a nuisance claim brought by her tenants under the tenancy deposit protection legislation, has reported an interesting conversation she had with the Judge. Apparently the Judge said that the judiciary generally are unhappy with the legislation. The main reason being the automatic aspect, as they do - [Out of season holiday lets](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2009/04/16/out-of-season-holiday-lets/) - I did some work for a client today who runs a couple of holiday homes in a converted barn near her country home. She sometimes lets these out on short term lets out of season but is now regretting it, or at least the most recent let. This was to a lady who, having moved - [Time taken to get possession of a property through the courts – an example](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2009/06/11/time-taken-to-get-possession-of-a-property-through-the-courts-an-example/) - One of my clients has a non paying tenant living in a property in the jurisdiction of the Luton County Court. Proceedings were issued on 19 March and an order for possession was obtained on mandatory grounds on 11 May, when the tenant was ordered to vacate on or before 25 May. She did not - [Defences to possession proceedings - spurious and otherwise](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2009/08/16/defences-to-possession-proceedings-spurious-and-otherwise/) - I have been having a bit of trouble recently with one of my section 21 repossession claims (using the accelerated procedure), which should have been an open and shut case. However, irritatingly, things have been held up due to the tenant putting in a defence claiming that he never received the notice. This is really - [I am 'twitterviewed'](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2009/10/14/i-am-twitterviewed/) - Lance Godard is am American twitterer who interviews lawyers on twitter 'one tweet at a time'. All interviews have 22 questions and follow a similar format. Once done they go on his web-site 22tweets.com. I was 'twitterviewed' on 13 October, and Lance has given me permission to reproduce it here. His questions are in bold. - [The Housing Lawyers toolbar](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/01/19/the-housing-lawyers-toolbar/) - Regular readers may remember that back in November I did a Landlord Law Toolbar. This provided links to all the main parts of my Landlord Law site, to give members an alternative method of navigation. I have gradually found myself using the toolbar. But I found I wanted more. I wanted links to the courts, - [Tenant's notice to leave at the end of the fixed term](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/04/10/tenants-notice-to-leave-at-the-end-of-the-fixed-term/) - Tenant notice on vacating when the fixed term ends It can be very inconvenient and sometimes downright difficult, if a tenant leaves without warning. Perhaps one of the most controversial clauses in my Landlord Law tenancy agreements is the one which says: During the last month of the fixed term (and not later than seven - [Hidden benefits of using the DPS](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/07/14/hidden-benefits-of-using-the-dps/) - I have discussed this situation before, but am prompted to write about it again, as a result of the recent experience one of my Landlord Law members. He tells me that he arranged for a letting agent to protect the deposit, which they did with My Deposits. He then went away travelling for a year. While he was - [Tenancy deposit questions answered](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/08/04/tenancy-deposit-questions-answered/) - I am getting a lot of questions from people just now, both on my Landlord Law Q&A and also from people who email me from this blog. So I thought it might be helpful to do a post just answering briefly some of the most common questions. Q: Do tenancy deposits taken for common law - [Tessa on the BBC – and a problem with a tenant who won’t move out](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/08/11/tessa-on-the-telly-and-a-problem-with-a-tenant-who-wont-move-out/) - Those of you who follow me on twitter will know that I have been on the BBC recently! How it all started I was contacted yesterday, Tuesday, (my birthday actually) by a lady from BBC South East and asked about a situation where a lady has come back from working abroad to find that she - [Problems with advance rent payments](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/08/25/problem-with-advance-rent-payments/) - Advance rent as deposit? When a tenant appears to be a bit of a risk, rent wise, a landlord will generally either ask for a guarantee or an upfront payment of the first six months rent. They will normally also take a deposit which will be protected in the normal way. But is the five - [Interest claims in eviction proceedings](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/12/08/interest-claims-in-eviction-proceedings/) - Interest claims and rent eviction When bringing a claim for a money judgement for rent arrears, it is normal to include a claim for interest. Interest is currently charged at 8%, this being the prescribed interest rate under section 69 of the County Courts Act 1984 (it has been at this rate for years). However, - [Why landlords should not trust their tenants](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/01/20/why-landlords-should-not-trust-their-tenants/) - This post comes from a situation I had with my work recently. Back in July last year I was instructed to issue possession proceedings against a tenant. The real reason we were bringing proceedings was because the tenant had fallen behind with his rent, but as a section 21 notice had been served we were - [Using the High Court Sheriffs for evictions](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/03/09/using-the-high-court-sheriffs-for-evictions/) - Has anyone had any experience of using the High Court Sheriffs for evicting tenants under County Court possession orders? I get asked this from time to time, as the sheriffs all advertise that they provide a superior and much quicker service, to that of the County Court bailiffs. However the only times I have ever - [Problems with the Courts](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/03/15/problems-with-the-courts/) - Have you been having problems with the courts recently? I thought a post on this would be a good idea as I have had a couple instances recently where the courts have been plain wrong in the information they have given. Often non lawyers think that if someone from the court tells them something it - [Break clauses and slippery words](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/06/23/break-clauses-and-slippery-words/) - I was recently dealing with a claim for possession under section 21 and had a bit of a problem with a break clause. Break clauses are those clauses which allow you to end the tenancy early provided you do what the clause says. My understanding is that you have to be quite careful to do - [What to do if tenants won't attend checkout meetings](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/06/15/what-to-do-if-tenants-wont-attend-checkout-meetings/) - One of my clients has contacted me about the problem of tenants moving out, leaving the keys with a neighbour and then refusing to attend the checkout meeting. Invariably the property is left in a mess and invariably they challenge any deductions to the tenancy deposit! As this is large(ish) property company with local management - [How can a co-tenant be evicted?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/07/20/how-can-a-co-tenant-be-evicted/) - This is a tricky blog clinic problem from Monika I have a query regarding a tenants dispute. I am renting a house from a private landlord with two other co-tenants, the tenancy agreement expires 02/08/2011. Its myself, my partner and my sister Things were not working out, and my parter and I have decided that we do - [No success for the would be wily tenant on eviction](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/12/08/no-success-for-the-would-be-wily-tenant-on-eviction/) - A tenant tries to overturn a bailiffs appointment at the last minute but the Judge finds for the landlord - [Signing tenancy agreements online](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2012/01/16/signing-tenancy-agreements-online/) - Online systems are convenient, as tenants will not have to visit your office. They could also save time. But are they possible? There was quite a lot of interest in my earlier post signature of documents in an electronic age. Here we look at taking things a bit further. I have been involved in - [How a landlord saved his tenant's life](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2012/02/02/how-a-landlord-saved-his-tenants-life/) - Sometimes it is good to check up on tenants - they may be in trouble and need help. - [An Olympic scam?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2012/03/22/an-olympic-scam/) - I had a lady ring me yesterday. "I have just seen my house advertised for let for the Olympics" she told me, "but it is without my permission and we have no intention of moving out! Its our home. What can I do?" I suspect we will start to see this sort of thing more - [Can landlords pass the blame on to their letting agent when things go wrong?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2012/10/25/can-landlords-pass-the-blame-on-to-their-letting-agent-when-things-go-wrong/) - I did a telephone advice for a tenant last night about the shocking condition of his rented property and what he could do about it. Apparently the landlord had no idea about the condition of the property and just referred him back to the letting agent. Saying effectively “its nothing to do with me, you’ll - [Do tenants have any redress for deceptive and misleading break clauses?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2017/05/23/tenants-redress-deceptive-misleading-break-clause/) - A break clause is a clause which allows a tenant or landlord to end (break) a tenancy early. Here I discuss two such clauses which did not work as expected - [How do we find slum properties?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2017/07/20/find-slum-properties/) - How do we find slum properties? cannabis farms anti-social behaviour one property up properties slum - [Should solicitors be able to work in ‘non regulated’ Law Firms?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/03/26/solicitors-able-work-non-regulated-law-firms/) - I was listening the other night on iPlayer to ‘Law in Action’ and was very interested to hear a discussion (which starts about 13 minutes into the program) between Paul Philip, CE of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and Simon Davis from the Law Society, about a proposed relaxation of the solicitors rules (Sounds boring - [The Private Rented Sector and people trafficking](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2018/04/11/prs-people-trafficking/) - Ben Reeve Lewis looks into the sinister subject of people trafficking in the PRS - [Law, Common Sense and the reality of renting](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2019/01/29/law-v-common-sense-reaiity-of-renting/) - Ben Reeve Lewis discusses what could happen when parties enter into a tenancy without understanding the law - [Safer Renting, Cambridge House and the legal problems of renters](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2019/03/12/legal-problems-renters/) - Ben Reeve Lewis discusses his work for Safer Renting and the research that they do - [Amending the Landlord Law Tenancy Agreements to comply with the new Tenant Fees Act](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2019/05/30/amending-landlord-law-tenancy-agreements-comply-new-tenant-fees-act/) - I describe the work involved in amending the Landlord Law tenancy agreements to make them compliant with the new Tenant Fees Act coming into force on 1 June 2019. - [Ben Reeve Lewis: You take the week off and.......](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2019/07/04/take-the-week-off/) - Ben Reeve Lewis returns from holiday to find a system in meltdown ... - [Why jokes against women are not funny](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2021/10/02/why-jokes-against-women-are-not-funny/) - An 'off topic' post about inappropriate humour in the workplace. - [Good news for social housing workers](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2013/01/16/good-news-for-social-housing-workers/) - Announcing the Frontliner talking shop blog where social housing workers can ask questions of Ben Reeve Lewis and eligibility expert Sue Lukes - [Massive extra costs to social housing providers identified by Southwark’s direct payment benefits test](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2013/02/28/massive-extra-costs-to-social-housing-providers-identified-by-southwarks-direct-payment-benefits-test/) - Private landlords have for some time had to put up with the rules which provide for payment to go direct to the tenants. Only in two circumstances - where the tenant is deemed ‘vulnerable’ (which has to be specially applied for) or if the tenant is over 8 weeks in arrears of rent will payment - [Public sector housing and possession claims](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2015/06/16/public-sector-housing-and-possession-claims/) - Looking at the hoops public sector housing officers have to go through to get possession orders against tenants who do not pay rent - [Local Authority temporary housing for the homeless and a snake](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2015/08/12/local-authority-temporary-housing-and-a-snake/) - Local Authority Temporary housing for the homeless - what can they do if there is an escapted snake? - [Homelessness, Right to Rent and Discrimination Regs are Incompatable - Discuss](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/10/25/homelessness-rent-to-rent-discriminaltion-regs-incompatable/) - The madness of the various homelessness, right to rent and discrimination regulation when considered together - Ben Reeve Lewis takes a look - [Inside the Insider](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2006/11/24/inside-the-insider/) - Rather against my better judgment I included The Insider by Piers Morgan in my last Amazon order. But to my surprise I am really enjoying it. I had no idea that editors of the Mirror had such access to the great and famous. And he is delightfully rude to people (or at least he reports - [Publishing for profit](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2007/01/07/publishing-for-profit/) - I get sent books from time to time to review for my Landlord-Law site and I recently received a copy of Regulating Conditions in the Private Rented Sector: A Practical Guide, by Caroline Hunter and Andrew Dymond from Arden Chambers published by Thomson/Sweet & Maxwell. I was quite looking forward to receiving this, as the - [The new Equality web-site](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2007/10/05/the-new-equality-web-site/) - While doing some writing for Landlord-Law I discovered that the new Equality Web-site is live. This was set up by the Equality Act 2006 which also set up a new Equality and Human Rights Commission. This will deal with discrimination over all areas, rather than, as before, just concentrating on specific areas such as race, - [Two B&Bs and one Hotel – three book reviews in one](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2008/10/26/two-bbs-and-one-hotel-three-book-reviews-in-one/) - From time to time I do book reviews on the Landlord-Law site, and several of these have been for a publisher called How to Books. They specialise in publishing really nice self help books on a wide range of topics. Books reviewed for them in the past include Tony Booths excellent Buy to let Handbook - [Tenant Txt](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2009/07/08/tenant-txt/) - I have recently been told about Tenant Txt, a web-site which landlords (particularly those with a large number of properties, and social landlords) can use to contact their tenants. The landlord signs up to the web-site, and also signs up his tenants. They say whether they want to be notified via text, email or twitter. - [Book review - The Essential Guide to Flatsharing by Rupert Hunt and Matt Hutchinson](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2009/11/09/book-review-the-essential-guide-to-flatsharing-by-rupert-hunt-and-matt-hutchinson/) - A review of the Essential Guide to Flatsharing - from the owners of the SpareRoom.co.uk web-site - [Book Review - Enforcement of a Judgement, by Claire Sandbrook](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2009/11/28/book-review-enforcement-of-a-judgement-by-claire-sandbrook/) - I have always been a great admirer of Claire Sandbrook, and the way she has developed and built up Shergroup, her enforcement business (not a traditionally female friendly area of practice). As you would expect her book, now in its 10th edition, is authoratative and thorough. Published by Thomson/Sweet & Maxwell, this is a - [Housing Law Handbook, a practical guide – by Stephen Cottle and others](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2009/12/18/housing-law-handbook-a-practical-guide-by-stephen-cottle-and-others/) - It is not often realised by those outside the profession, that the Law Society produce some excellent handbooks on all sorts of legal topics. This book is a good example. This book is really intended for housing law practitioners, essentially those looking after landlords and tenants in the social housing sector – mostly local authority - [Great articles in the current issue of Roof - the housing magazine from Shelter](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/01/17/great-articles-in-the-current-issue-of-roof-the-housing-magazine-from-shelter/) - Two years ago I did a review of Roof Magazine on my Landlord Law site, where I said how good it was. I have just finished reading the January / February 2010 issue, and have decided I need to write about it again. It really is excellent, this issue in particular. For example articles I - [Repairs, tenants rights by Jan Luba, Deidre Forster & Beatrice Prevatt](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/03/04/repairs-tenants-rights-by-jan-luba-deidre-forster-beatrice-prevatt/) - I am really pleased to be able to do a review of this well known and respected legal text book on disrepair and tenants rights. It has been a long time coming as the last edition was 1999! As the introduction acknowledges, the world of housing disrepair was a very different place then. In fact - [Tenancy deposit arbitration - help for landlords](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/03/31/tenancy-deposit-arbitration-help-for-landlords/) - Tenancy deposit arbitration or ADR - help at last! Are you a landlord? Have you had a dispute over a tenancy deposit go to arbitration? Did you lose when you felt you ought to have won? If so you are no longer alone. Tom Deritt of ADR Solutions, who contacted me recently, is on your - [Homelessness and Allocations, 8th Edition by Andrew Arden QC, Emily Orme and Toby Vanhagen](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/04/19/homelessness-and-allocations-8th-edition-by-andrew-arden-qc/) - I am pleased to introduce a review of this classic book from LAG, from Giles Peaker of Anthony Gold. Homelessness and Allocations. 8th Edition This may not be a book of much use to private landlords, although a glance between its covers would rapidly disabuse some of their conviction that ‘the Council’ will automatically help - [Housing Allocation and Homelessness: Law and Practice (Second Edition) by Jan Luba and Liz Davies](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/07/30/housing-allocation-and-homelessness-law-and-practice-second-edition-by-jan-luba-and-liz-davies/) - Our reviewer Giles Peaker (of Anthony Gold solicitors) should be pretty knowledgeable now on housing allocation and homelessness law, as he previously reviewed Andrew Arden's book on the same subject. What did he make of this one? Housing Allocation and Homelessness: Law and Practice This is the second edition of this book, written by Jan - [Defending Possession Proceedings (seventh edition) by Jan Luba QC, John Gallagher, Derek McConnell and Nic Madge](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/09/29/defending-possession-proceedings-seventh-edition-by-jan-luba-qc-john-gallagher-derek-mcconnell-and-nic-madge/) - As can be seen from the fact that it is now in its seventh edition, Defending Possession Proceedings is a popular book! It is also much heavier than it was when first published, now running to over 800 pages. A reflection on the ever increasing complexity of this area of law. The authors refer in - [Mortgage repossession - help from Ben Reeve Lewis](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/02/23/mortgage-repossession-help-from-ben-reeve-lewis/) - If you are a regular reader you will know Ben Reeve Lewis - my regular guest blogger who talks about his experiences as a tenancy relations officer in south east London. However it now seems as if his worst opponents may not be the thug landlord with the lead piping, but organisations which we all - [Case law digest by Destin Solutions](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/03/03/case-law-digest-by-destin-solutions/) - I have recently learned of a new case law service, called the Case Law Digest. It is provided by Destin Solutions and authored by the well known and respected housing expert Jan Luba QC, so you can be sure that it is accurate. Destin specialise in providing services to Local Authorities, and the service is - [Assured shorthold tenancies and section 21 - make your life easier](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/06/02/assured-shorthold-tenancies-and-section-21-make-your-life-easier/) - Ben Reeve Lewis reviews Tessa's new book - Assured Shorthold Tenancies : Your complete guide to section 21. - [Decline in home ownership and rise of renting needs a big change in government thinking says new report](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/06/29/decline-in-home-ownership-and-rise-of-renting-needs-a-big-change-in-government-thinking-says-new-report/) - I have recently come across an interesting report, published by the Smith Institute called ‘The end of the affair - implications of declining home ownership’, written by Andrew Heywood. The report considers what seems to be a permanent trend - the decline in home ownership in this country. Together with the worrying fact that this - [Using new technology to do inventories](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/06/30/using-new-technology-to-do-inventories/) - Inventories are absolutely crucial today, and we are told that landlords will have virtually no chance of success at tenancy deposit adjudications without one. However an inventory should not just be a list of furniture and other contents - it should give details of their condition, the condition of the property itself such as walls - [Landlords from hell on Channel four](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/07/06/landlords-from-hell-on-channel-four/) - Looking at the Dispatches program fronted by Jon Snow which looked at slum landlords in this country - [Ben Reeve Lewis does the washing up to the Tenancy Agreements Audiobook](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2011/09/06/ben-reeve-lewis-does-the-washing-up-to-the-tenancy-agreements-audiobook/) - How the tenancy agreements audiobook can not only teach the law but also help you get your kitchen sparkling - [Ben Reeve Lewis reviews 'How to Win Deposit Disputes'](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2012/03/21/ben-reeve-lewisreviews-how-to-win-deposit-disputes/) - Why don't landlords win deposit disputes? Ben Reeve Lewis looks at the problems and thinks How to win deposit disputes could save landlords thousands - [Housing Law - An Adviser’s Handbook by Diane Astin](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2012/05/23/housing-law-an-advisers-handbook-by-diane-astin/) - Ben Reeve Lewis reviews Housing Law by Diane Astin published by LAG - [Housing Law Casebook 5th Edition - by Nic Madge and Claire Sephton](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2012/07/31/housing-law-casebook-th-edition-by-nic-madge-and-claire-sephton/) - A housing law classic this, now available in a Kindle version. I take a look at this and consider whether using a kindle is a good idea for this book - [Excessive noise? There’s an app for that!](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2012/08/14/excessive-noise-theres-an-app-for-that/) - Review of a new app for dealing with noise nuisance - the brainchild of a form of noise consultants - [Renting HMOs Sussed - a practical guide to managing an HMO](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2012/08/29/renting-hmos-sussed-a-practical-guide-to-managing-an-hmo/) - HMO Landlady's book on the art of running an HMO. With a chapter on legal stuff from our own Ben Reeve Lewis - [Quiet Enjoyment 7th edition by Andrew Arden QC, Rebecca Chan and Sam Madge-Wyld](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2012/11/05/quiet-enjoyment-th-edition-by-andrew-arden-qc-rebecca-chan-and-sam-madgewyld/) - Ben Reeve Lewis reviews this classic housing text book and takes it on a Top Gear type 'test drive' - [The Emergency First Aid Kit for tenants faced with repossession](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2012/11/20/the-emergency-first-aid-kit-for-tenants-faced-with-repossession/) - Help for tenants facing repossession. A review of Tessa Shepperson's new book by Ben Reeve Lewis - [Homelessness and Allocations Ninth Edition, by Andrew Arden, Emily Orme and Toby Vanhegan](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2013/01/07/homelessness-and-allocations-ninth-edition-by-andrew-arden-emily-orme-and-toby-vanhegan/) - Ben reviews the 9th editon of LAGs book on homelessness and allocations. - [UK discussion forums for landlords](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2013/04/08/uk-discussion-forums-for-landlords/) - I take a look at the main landlords forums as identified by the NLA in their recent survey - Landlord Law, LandlordZone, Property tribes, Property Hawk, Landlord Today and Property 118 - [Residential Possession Proceedings by Gary Webber and Daniel Dovar](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2013/05/21/review-of-residential-possession-proceedings-by-gary-webber-and-daniel-dovar/) - A review of Residential Possession Proceedings by Gary Webber - an essential reference book for all lawyers doing possession work - [TRO Confidential - the ebook - available now](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2013/07/22/tro-confidential-the-ebook-available-now/) - Introducing TRO Confidential part 1 - the first volume of Bens hilarious tales of life as a tenancy relations officer - [Successful Property Letting by David Lawrenson](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2013/10/22/successful-property-letting-by-david-lawrenson/) - A review of the new edition of Successful Property Letting by David Lawrenson - the classic book for both new and experienced landlords - [The Law of Compulsory Purchase and Compensation by Michael Barnes QC](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2014/07/20/the-law-of-compulsory-purchase-and-compensation-by-michael-barnes-qc/) - A review of this authoritative book by Michaesl Barns QC on the law and practice relating to compulsory purchase and the associated valuation of land for compensation purposes - [The Government Guide to Tenants on Renting a Safe Home - how helpful is it?](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2015/03/17/the-government-guide-to-tenants-on-renting-a-safe-home-how-helpful-is-it/) - The Government has published a new guide to help tenants spot unsafe conditions in their home, but how helpful is it really? - [Rooms, Rogues and Renters - what its really like in London](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2015/03/28/rooms-rogues-and-renters-what-its-really-like-in-london/) - Showing what rented life is really like in London and featuring our own Ben Reeve Lewis - [Improving the Private Rented Sector and Tackling Bad Practice](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2015/03/30/improving-the-private-rented-sector-and-tackling-bad-practice/) - Ben takes a look at the new guide published by the Government for local authorities on dealing with bad pratice in the PRS, illustrated with his own experience as an enforcement officer - [Happy Birthday Property Industry Eye!](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2015/04/23/happy-birthday-property-industry-eye/) - Congratulating news website Property Industry Eye for a successful first year, with a bit of background information about them - [The Landlord's friend, by Kate Faulkner and Paul Shamplina](https://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2015/07/06/the-landlords-friend-by-kate-faulkner-and-paul-shamplina/) - A review of The Landlord's friend, a new book for landlords by Kate Faulker and Paul Shamplina. 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