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Section 8 (Notice seeing Possession of a Property Let on an Assured Tenancy) and Section 13(2) (Notice for proposing a new rent under an Assured Tenancy) have been amended by regulation on 6th April 2016.
SWLA are in the process of checking that our Section 8 and Section 13(2) are correct and if necessary we will amend the forms for members to download from our stationery page.
In the meantime, please see the web page below for the Government Section 8 (Form 3) and Section 13(2) (Form 4)
www.gov.uk/guidance/assured-tenancy-forms
Remember to attach the grounds to Form 3
As of 21st March 2016, the court fees for possession claims have increased by £75.00 as follows:
Accelerated possession claim (Section 21 only) from £280.00 tom £355.00
Standard possession claim (commOnly used for Section 8 Claims) from £280.00 to £355.00
Possession claim on-line (PCOL) (Section 8 rent arrears only) from £250.00 to £325.00
SWLA Office on 30 Dale Road, Plymouth PL4 6PD, opens between 10am and 3pm – Monday-Friday. Messages can be left on an answer phone outside these hours or by e-mail – swla12@btconnect.com.09
Landlords will no longer be immediately criminalised for failing to pick up an illegal tenant following a campaign which demanded changes to the Governments Right to Rent legislation. Changes to the Immigration Bill will provide some protection for landlords who have taken reasonable steps in an appropriate time span to teminate tenancies of those living in the country illegally. Previously, landlords would have faced immediate criminal sanctions, upon officials discovering that they failed to ensure their tenants had the right to rent their property.
With effect from 1st April 2016 tenants will be able to request consent from their landlords to carry out energy efficiency improvements to privately rented properties. The landlord will not be able to unreasonably refuse consent. It will, however, be the responsibility of tenants to ensure that the works are funded and the intention is that no upfront costs should fall on the landlord, unless the landlord agrees to contribute.
There are separate regulations requiring properties to be brought up to an E rating on an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) which are effective from 1st April 2018.
DON’T MISS OUT – FEW PLACES LEFT
Friday 18th March 2016 – 9:15 – 4:30pm
Venue – The long Room, Old Forde House, Teignbridge District Council, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot TQ12 4XX.
Price – £65 for members, £75 for non-members for one day course.
Course covers ASTs, Deposits, Section 21s, Section 8s, HMOs, Gas and Electrical Safety, Inventories and much more.
The course will provide you with all the skills to start, manage and finish a tenancy.
Contact the office on 01752 510913 or via the website to book your place.