Author: SWLA
Section 21- Government Announces End to Unfair Evictions
At present, the government is proposing a consultation on the abolition of Section 21 repossessions, in the private rented sector. Please be reassured, we will…
New Inventory Guide for Landlords
https://www.tenancydepositscheme.com/resources/files/TDS%20Guide%20to%20Inventories%20Check%20in%20and%20Check%20out%20Reports.pdf A new guide on how to complete inventories on tenant ‘check in’ and ‘check out’ has been designed to help landlords and agents avoid…
Government Guidance Released for Landlords and Agents
Tenant Fees Act 2019 – comes into effect on 01 June 2019. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/791273/TFA_Guidance_for_LandlordsAgents.pdf Included in the comprehensive guide; What fees can you ask a tenant…
SWLA Attend the Largest Landlord Expo in the South West
On Tuesday 2nd April 2019, Iain Maitland (Vice Chair), Gillian (Office Manager) and Anna (Senior Administrator) attended the Landlord Expo event in Bristol organised by…
1st April 2019 – Mandatory Client Money Protection for Agents
From 1st April 2019, letting and property management agents must belong to an approved CMP scheme. As part of this scheme, they must; – display…
Guide for Landlords; Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government have published the following guidance and advice for landlords about the minimum standards required to let domestic…
Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018; Now in Force in England. 20th March 2019
Introduced to raise the standards of living for tenants. Landlords have no new obligations as part of this Act, however, landlords must meet existing responsibilities…
SWLA Attend West of England Landlord Panel Meeting
Gillian Kerr (SWLA Office Manager) attended the meeting on 13th March 2019 hosted by Bristol City Council. The meeting included a licencing update from all…
SWLA Chair Steve Lees Attends Bristol EPC and MEES Workshop
Items discussed included energy efficiency ratings in the private rented sector; the next year will see many private rented properties having to be brought up…
Landlord Accreditation Training Course
Landlord Accreditation Training Course Monday 3rd June 2019 – 9:30 – 4:30pm Venue – Astor Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA Price –…
New Septic Tank Legislation
Compliance with the new rules on septic tanks is required by 1st January 2020. Homeowners will need to upgrade their drainage systems in order to…
