Landlords Challenge ‘Unlawful’ Eviction Ban
Landlords have launched a legal challenge against a ban on bailiffs evicting tenants in England, claiming the policy is a farce and unlawful. Their lawyers claim the government has rushed in new regulations to try to thwart their request for a judicial review of the...
Evictions Suspended Until January 2021
As previously reported, the government had announced that the enforcement of possession would be suspended in any high tier areas and then during the lockdown in England. It was also said that enforcement of possession orders would also be suspended over the Christmas...
Lockdown Guidance for Landlords
England enters another lockdown from 5 November 2020 for 28 days. Guidance is now available on the .gov website and The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (No. 4) Regulations 2020 contains the law governing this second lockdown. For landlords it's...
Buying, Selling or Renting a Home COVID Guide for Landlords
The property market is thriving despite COVID-19 worries – but what are the lockdown rules for landlords and tenants? Renting, buying and selling a home can still go ahead if the process is COVID safe in the worst impacted areas. But extra safety measures apply to...
Government Turns Up Heat on Cold Homes
Ministers want to know what landlords think about lifting the minimum energy efficiency ratings for private rented homes. The plan is to raise the minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating from E to C for new tenancies from 2025 and all other tenancies by...
New Light and Space PDRs for Landlords
New homes delivered through permitted development rights must meet minimum light and space standards, says Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick. The government wants to stop developers building homes that are too small and lack natural lighting. Tone of the main targets...
Green Home Grant Not So Jolly for Landlords
The Green Home Grant may not be all that it seems for landlords as government cash for energy efficient improvements comes with some strings attached. Thousands of landlords can apply for grant...
Understanding Possession Action During Covid-19
As recently reported, overall arrangements for possession proceedings was published (the overall arrangements) which also referenced further guidance which was to follow. This included a “pre-action plan” to be complied with by landlords before serving a notice or...
Wales Reduces Anti-social Behaviour Notice Length
The Welsh Government have announced new legislation which is set to commence from tomorrow - 29 September 2020. The Coronavirus Act 2020 (Residential Tenancies: Protection from Eviction) (Wales) Regulations 2020 modifies the Coronavirus Act 2020. Firstly, it will...
What The Latest Eviction Law Change Means For Landlords
Housing secretary Robert Jenrick has bolstered the rights of renters impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. New guidance has been published along with the updating of some previous guidance. Landlords must give six months’ notice to quit to renters in England – which...
Arrangements for When Possession Claims Start
Reactivation Notice Where a claim for possession was filed with the court before 3 August 2020 and was stayed under the Coronavirus rules, a “reactivation notice” is required to get the claim running again. See our article about this here. The government has published...
Six Months Notice Length for Wales Tenancies
Today (23 July 2020), Julie James MS, Minister for Housing and Local Government of the Welsh...
Possession Rules After Suspension Published
Update: the date of 23 August 2020 referred to below has been extended to 20 September 2020. Please see this article for details. Further update 16 September 2020: the government have published a non statutory reactivation notice which is now...
September Brings New Laws For Landlords
September sees some big changes in the law that impact landlords and tenants, including fast-track planning for home extensions and cash for improvements to make homes greener. This update wraps up all the changes including proposals to lend tenants in Scotland and...
Six Months Notice Rules and New Form 6A For England Published
In recently typical timing by government, late Friday afternoon, the regulations which make the changes for increasing the length of notices to six months in England were published. The regulations are The Coronavirus Act 2020 (Residential Tenancies: Protection from...
Possession Claims Suspension Extended by 4 Weeks
Today (21 August 2020), it has been announced that the stay on possession claims is to be extended by four weeks from 23 August 2020 until 20 September 2020. As an update, it's been announced that notice lengths are to be increased to six months. Extended suspension...
Changes to Accelerated Possession and Enforcement
A quick note about an update to the Civil Procedure Rules by The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2020 and The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 3) Rules 2020. Accelerated Possession Procedure The amendments make changes to the conditions when accelerated possession...
Making Tax Digital For Landlords Explained
Making tax digital for landlords has been on the cards for some time and now the government has finally come up with the start date for landlords and other property investors to report tax quarterly under the new system. April 6, 2023 is the date when anyone making...
Restrictions of Viewings in Wales Lifted
The restrictions around conducting viewings in Wales have now been lifted entirely. This means viewing of occupied property is now allowed (previously it was unoccupied dwellings only). Hat tip to Howard, one of our subscribers for the update. The first confirmation...
Making Tax Digital for Landlords Start Date Set
Landlords must sign up to the government's Making Tax Digital (MTD) scheme by April 2023. The MTD scheme will apply to all private landlords filing self-assessment returns for property income totalling more than £10,000 a year. The move is another step by HM Revenue...
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