Further delays to the Green Deal Legislation
There are concerns that the Green Deal may not commence in October 2012 as originally planned although the Government still states that it is on target for October. This is after the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) confirmed that secondary legislation...Thermal insulation
We’re really sorry but only subscribers may ask a question or view the answers. Please login or signup to ask a questionThe Requirement of Providing Name and Address of Landlord
Section 48 Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 requires a landlord to provide an (emphasis added by author) address in England or Wales at which notices may be served on him by the tenant. Where a landlord fails to provide such an address, any rent or service charge...Reasonableness of Consent Charges for Underletting
Introduction A long lease is defined by section 76 Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 as including if the lease is granted for a term of years certain exceeding 21 years, whether or not it is (or may become) terminable before the end of that term by notice given...Occupation, Abandonment and Only or Principal Home
Introduction For a tenancy to be an assured shorthold tenancy, it must be the only or principal home of at least one of the tenants (if more than one) section 1(b) Housing Act 1988 This means that the tenant of an assured shorthold tenancy may have two homes because...Serving a Section 21 Notice if Deposit Protected Late or Never
From 6 April 2012, there is a new procedure to be followed in respect of serving a section 21 notice if a deposit has been received but not protected within 30 days. In addition, prescribed information must be considered before serving a section 21 notice. Deposit...Building Regulations Compliance is Material Interest for Tribunal
Hanlet v Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council [2010] UKUT 351 (LC) If something complies with building regs (or could easily be made to comply) this is a “material consideration” for a tribunal. Paragraphs 25 and 26 of the decision summarises the case without need...Imminent Risk, Emergency Remedial Action and Excess Cold
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council v Patel [2010] UKUT 334 (LC) This appeal to the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) was in relation to the interpretation of “imminent risk” which is a requirement of emergency remedial action or an emergency prohibition order. However,...Landlords and Letting Agents Community
We are excited to announce the launch of our brand new landlords and letting agents community. It includes a forum for landlords to discuss matters but it’s much more than just another forum. Landlords or agents can follow others, start conversations with people...Do Deposits Need Protecting by 5th or 6th of May?
As many will have perhaps noticed, websites explaining how time is running out in respect of protecting any unprotected deposits aren’t in sync with the same answer. Some say this needs doing by 5th May and others say 6th May. If you’ve got all your ducks...EPC Data Now Public
On 18 December 2011, section 74 of the Energy Act 2011 commenced which allowed regulations to be made allowing data held on the Domestic Energy Performance Certificate Register in England and Wales to be made public for individuals and available in bulk to certain...Rent Really Can be Too Cheap!
On 20 March 2012, the bailiff evicted one of our tenants after the usual court orders etc. (On the day before the bailiff she asked for a further 42 days extension so nothing new there!) Anyway, that’s not what this article is about. It took us about a week to...Rules on arranging building insurance after aquiring the Right To Manage. Can anyone advise me please?
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