Author: SWLA
The Tenancy Deposit Scheme; first to appoint an external, independant complaints reviewer.
The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) has become the first of the three Government-approved tenancy deposit protection schemes to appoint a new external, independent complaints reviewer….
If a tenant owes you rent you can claim it back via the small claims court, how does it work?
Listen to this episode from BBC Radio 4’s Money Box Live. The panel discusses the effectiveness of the system for getting you your money back….
Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 passed through Parliament and comes into force 20th March 2019
It will be a requirement for all social and private landlords (including letting agents acting on their behalf) in England to ensure that a property…
Tenant Fees Bill in final stages
The Tenant Fees Bill 2017-2019 is due it’s 3rd and final reading on 15th January 2019 in the House of Lords. Once the final reading…
ICO issues first fines to organisations who have not paid the data protection fee
All organisations, companies and sole traders that process personal data must pay an annual fee to the ICO unless they are exempt. Fines for not…
SWLA Office Christmas Opening Hours
The SWLA office will be closed from 3pm Friday 21st December 2018 and will re-open at 10am on Wednesday 2nd January 2019. Emails and telephone…
SWLA Members – 5% Discount at B&Q
As of Monday 10th December 2018, SWLA members with a B&Q Trade Point Card receive 5% off B&Q purchases (to exclude local clearance items, vouchers…
West of England Landlord Panel Meeting, Bristol
On Wednesday 5th December, Gillian (SWLA Office Manager) attended the West of England Landlord Panel Meeting. Items discussed included Bristol’s proposed Additional Licencing Fee update,…
Teignbridge District Council Stakeholders Housing Event
On Friday 16th November, Gillian Kerr (Office Manager) and Iain Maitland (Vice Chair of SWLA) attended a Teignbridge District Council Stakeholders Event in Kennford. Housing…
Landlord Training Course
Landlord Training Course End of Tenancy including Repossessions Monday 4th February 2019 – 9:30am – 4:30pm Venue – Charter Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth…
Landlord Accreditation Training Course
Landlord Accreditation Training Course Tuesday 29th January 2019 – 9:30 – 4:30pm Venue – Astor Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA Price –…
