Good News – Training To Return

We intend to recommence training next month via zoom. We are looking to start with 2 hour sessions on 1. Possession and 2. Compliance. We…

Right to Rent post Brexit – no changes until 30 June 2021

https://www.gov.uk/check-tenant-right-to-rent-documents/how-to-check Checking EU, EEA and Swiss citizens Right to rent checks continue in the same way as now until 30 June 2021 for citizens of the EU, Switzerland, Norway,…

Landlords; Electrical Safety – Updates and Reminders

The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private RentedSector (England) Regulations 2020 These Regulations apply in England to – all new specified tenancies from 1st July…

Bailiff Enforced Evictions Ban Extended for Six Weeks (in England)

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/extra-covid-protections-for-rough-sleepers-and-renters The ban on bailiff enforced evictions has been extended. Renters will continue to be supported during the new national restrictions, with an extension to…

SWLA Office – Lockdown Arrangements

Our office remains open as normal for telephone and email queries (office hours 10am – 3pm Monday to Friday). If you call outside of these…

Coronavirus – New Lockdown for England from Monday 4th January 2021

The following guidance should be followed immediately; the law will be updated to reflect these new rules; https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home You must not leave, or be outside…

2021 AGM – Wednesday 20th January – 7.30pm – Via Zoom – Members Only – Contact the office to register

Bath & North East Somerset Grants for Landlords with E, F or G EPC rating

Owner occupiers, renters and landlords. Grants available for eligible* households living in E, F or G homes to fund green affordable warmth improvements. *includes joint…

December Bulletin

SWLA’s December bulletin has been posted to members. If you prefer to read it electronically, you can read in online; December Bulletin You can also…

Updated ‘How to Rent’ Guide Published – 10th December 2020

How to Rent Guide Updated – 10th December 2020 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-rent It is mandatory for landlords to provide the latest version of the ‘How to rent: a checklist…

New How to Rent Guide – expected to be published 10th December 2020

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-rent The How to Rent Guide will include updates following recent legislative changes such as the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), the Tenant Fees Act…

Coronavirus; Landlords Information on Households, Support Bubbles, Childcare Bubbles and Christmas Bubbles

Here is some information on households and social distancing. A reminder that a HMO household is classed as one household; https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-meeting-with-others-safely-social-distancing/coronavirus-covid-19-meeting-with-others-safely-social-distancing Information on support bubbles…