Author: SWLA
Courts Reopen for Possession Cases – Government Release Possession Guide for Landlords
Gaining possession has become much more complicated as a result of Coronavirus. Please read the following guide to fully understand your rights and responsibilities when…
Arrangements for Possession Proceedings
A new document has been issued by The Master of the Rolls (as Head of Civil Justice) Working Group on Possession Proceedings. https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Possession-Proceedings-Overall-Arrangements-Version-1.0-17.09.20.pdf Please use…
NRLA Release Pre-Action Plan Document: Managing Rent Arrears and Avoiding Possession Claims
Please see the following link for the full document; https://www.nrla.org.uk/resources/ending-your-tenancy/pre-action-plan-avoiding-possession-claims#golden-rules-for-dealing-with-rent-disputes If agreement cannot be reached If an agreement on a way forward cannot be reached,…
Section 21 – New Accelerated Claim Form (N5B)
The N5B form was updated on the government website on 11th September 2020; https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-n5b-england-claim-possession-of-a-property-located-wholly-in-england-accelerated-procedure
Gas Safety Week
Landlords legal responsibilities – Annual Gas Safety Checks We are proud to be supporting Gas Safety Week 2020, taking place 14 – 20 September. Gas…
Possession Reactivation Form and Guidance Published by Gov.uk
Most property possession claims brought (received by the court, whether or not issued on that date) before 3 August 2020 must be reactivated. You must…
SWLA Chairman Attends Inaugural NRLA Independent Advisory Board Meeting
10th September 2020, Steve Lees attended the online meeting hosted by the NRLA, the first meeting was to welcome those invited to the board and…
Coronavirus – Further Government Announcement on Evictions
Renters affected by coronavirus will continue to be supported over autumn and winter through comprehensive measures. Emergency legislation has increased notice periods to 6 months…
Landlords – Seek support if affected by eviction ban extension
Landlords and tenants affected by coronavirus and the eviction ban should contact their Local Authority as soon as possible to discuss the financial help and…
Get Ready to Apply for the Green Homes Grant Scheme
You can apply for the voucher from the end of September. In the meantime, you can find out what improvements can be made to your…
Coronavirus – Job Retention Scheme
From 1 September the government will pay 70% and employers will pay 10% of employees’ wages for the time they are being furloughed. Employers will…
Landlords welcome clarity on possession cases- but the courts must open
NRLA Article Ministers have made important concessions about how repossession cases in the rental market will be handled from 20th September. It follows extensive lobbying by the…
