It Was Never Like This Before …
I am doing some research for a member on a case where the service of the notice is in question which is requiring the reading of many transcripts. I found a little comment rather amusing that I thought worthy of sharing (emphasis added by me) … “…...Grant Assured Tenancy Not An Assured Shorthold?
Introduction The tenancy deposit legislation has provided many problems for landlords, in particular this is true for student landlords. One way to avoid the scheme for student lettings would be to grant an assured tenancy rather than an assured shorthold. However,...Joint Tenancy Or Many Individual Tenancies?
This entry is part 14 of 21 in the series Granting an Assured Shorthold TenancyJoint tenancy or individual tenancies? It is very much a personal choice as to whether a landlord grants a single joint tenancy or multiple tenancies on a per room basis and most landlords...Taking a Guarantor
TENANTS OFTEN DEFAULT IN THE PAYMENT OF RENT LANDLORDS MAY PROTECT THEMSELVES BY TAKING A GUARANTOR Why have a guarantee? If the tenant defaults in paying the rent or breaches some other obligation of the tenancy, the guarantor can be required to pay. This gives the...
MyDeposits rules change
MyDeposits have issued new rules which take effect from 6 April 2010. The Guild of Residential Landlords tenancy agreement and prescribed information designed for MyDeposits has been amended to reflect the new rules. The main changes are to do with the late protection...Protect a Deposit with DPS
This entry is part 5 of 8 in the series Protect / Unprotect a DepositBelow is a quick summary of how to protect a deposit using the Deposit Protection Service (DPS) which is the free to use “custodial scheme”. Note: If the deposit has not been protected...Advertise your Property
This entry is part 6 of 21 in the series Granting an Assured Shorthold TenancyMembers of the Guild of Residential Landlords can advertise their property through upad at a 50% discounted rate which boasts advertising on almost 1000 websites including globrix.com,...Reference Checking
This entry is part 11 of 21 in the series Granting an Assured Shorthold TenancyLandlord to do following: Members of the Guild of Residential Landlords can credit check the prospective tenant and guarantor using the tenant referencing service. This will check CCJs,...Full and Final Settlement
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We’re really sorry but only subscribers may ask a question or view the answers. Please login or signup to ask a questionSix Months Rent in Advance and Tenancy Deposits
Sometimes, a landlord is offered a multiple of months rent in advance by a prospective tenant. Commonly this is six months rent in advance. Since the introduction of tenancy deposit schemes, this can cause a surprising problem. It is well accepted that where a...
Housing Benefit Consultation
The Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) has announced a public consultation in relation to amendments to the Housing Benefit Regulations 2006. The changes all relate to the recent budget announcements namely the 30% reduction in LHA rates, the removal of five...
Rent dodger signs – Are they lawful?
I’ve just had an interesting question on the help-line that I thought worthy of a brief article. I remembered seeing this on the news a while ago and found a BBC article here Q: My friend who is a landlord has placed a sign outside his property stating...Missing Prescribed Information
Baafi v Mapp Central London County Court 24 June 2010 The landlord had served a section 21 notice and commenced possession proceedings. The claim was defended by the tenant on the basis that the prescribed information required by the The Housing (Tenancy Deposits)...
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