A few years ago when the GDPR first came into force in 2018 there was a lot of concern about these new data protection rules. Since then it has all calmed down. But data protection is still … [Read more...]
Should landlords delete tenants details at the end of the tenancy?
I apologise for doing two Data Protection articles in one week. However, I saw an article this morning which appeared to say that landlords must delete all their tenant's data at the end of the … [Read more...]
Why the new GDPR rules are important for landlords and a plan of action
GDPR stands for General Data Protection Regulation and refers to the new Data Protection rules which will come into force on 25 May 2018. Now before you click away thinking "this does not apply to … [Read more...]
Letting agent and Council officer fined for Data Protection offences
R v SAI Property Investments Ltd t/a IPS Property Services Reading Magistrates Court, 30 March 2012 This case is believed to be the first prosecution of a letting agency under the Data Protection … [Read more...]
Do landlords need to register for Data Protection?
I was contacted recently by a Landlord Law member who had a few questions about my recommended procedure for landlords to follow to protect their position with tenancy deposits. She is going to … [Read more...]
Utilities and the Data Protection Act
Tenants often leave, without paying their utility bills. Indeed the problem is such a big one for the water utilities that there has recently been a consultation carried out where it was suggested … [Read more...]