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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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Views required on proposals to extend the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 Consultation description This consultation seeks views on: a. Amending the