Author: SWLA
Coronavirus – Caring for Plymouth Support Hub
The operation to shield Plymouth’s most vulnerable residents from the Coronavirus. Caring for Plymouth, which is an alliance between the Council, Livewell Southwest and a…
Coronavirus – Electrical Safety
Five-year electrical safety checks will still be mandatory for landlords for all new tenancies from 01 July 2020. This will still be rolled out to…
Coronavirus – The Impact on Student Accommodation
‘National Code Assured Accommodation’, have released information and advice on the impact of Coronavirus on student accommodation, including within the private rented sector. It contains…
MEES – ‘Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards’ Changes Now in Force (from 01 April 2020)
**NOTE – MEES REGULATIONS HAVE NOT BEEN EFFECTED BY CORONAVIRUS** The Domestic Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) Regulations set a minimum energy efficiency level for…
Coronavirus – Temporary Measures for Right to Rent Checks
**NOTE, ELECTRONIC CHECKS MADE DURING THE TEMPORARY CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC WILL NEED A FOLLOW UP RETROSPECTIVE CHECK WITHIN 8 WEEKS OF THE COVID-19 MEASURES ENDING. READ…
Coronavirus – Government Publish Guidance for Landlords and Tenants
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/876500/Consolidated_Landlord_and_Tenant_Guidance_COVID_and_the_PRS_v4.2.pdf The guidance provides advice to landlords and tenants on the provisions in the Coronavirus Act 2020, and further advice for landlords, tenants and local…
Coronavirus – Government Advice on Home Buying and Selling and Moving
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/government-advice-on-home-moving-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak Parties involved in home moving are urged to adapt and be flexible to alter their usual processes. There is no need to pull out…
Coronavirus – Tenancy Deposit Scheme FAQs pre, mid and post tenancy
https://www.tenancydepositscheme.com/covid-19/
Coronavirus – 26/03/2020 Landlords Notice Increased to 3 Months (New Form 6a & Form 3). 27/03/2020 All Existing Possession Cases Suspended for 3 Months
The Government has brought forward a package of measures to protect renters affected by Coronavirus. No renter will be forced out of their home. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/government-support-available-for-landlords-and-renters-reflecting-the-current-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak…
Coronavirus – Financial Support for Self-employed
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced, on 26th March, a new Self-employment Income Support Scheme for self-employed individuals (including members of partnerships) whose income has been negatively…
Coronavirus – Business Rate Relief Extended to Letting Agents
The Government have confirmed that business rates relief has been extended to estate and letting agents. Offices that have closed due to the measured implemented…
Coronavirus – Gas Safety
ALL INFORMATION IN THIS POST IS FROM GAS SAFE – HSE https://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/help-and-advice/covid-19-advice-and-guidance/landlords/ Landlords have a duty of care to their tenants. This is a legal…
