We thought it would be useful to provide a summary of upcoming legislation in 2018 affecting landlords and agents. This will be useful for our own use as a reminder for dates and articles too!
The Homeless Reduction Act 2017 commences on 3 April 2018 (as far as relevant for our readers) and the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) has published the code of guidance for local authorities.
Landlords and letting agents may still be able turn away renters on benefits despite a single mum winning an out of court settlement after claiming an agent who did so breached equality legislation.