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Mental Health Issues and the Private Rental Sector
Problems with mental health have probably existed forever. The Bible has Jesus curing people with ‘evil spirits’, other people suffered from what we recognise as…
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Buy to Let Tenants Negotiating Rent Reductions
The number of buy to let tenants successfully negotiating rent reductions increased by 85 per cent in October, according to the latest figures from ARLA…
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Article in the Guardian 10th September 2018
We all live busy lives, so I hope you will forgive my reporting on an article in The Guardian from 10th September this year. I…
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Councils Failing to Use New Landlord Prosecution Powers
New powers brought in to enable councils to issue civil penalties against landlords failing to provide acceptable housing are not being used according to research…
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Brent Council to Support Renters Unions
Brent Council has agreed to support renters’ unions to help ensure that buy to let privately rented properties are maintained to what they feel is…
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Second Reading Passed for Tenant Fees Bill
The second reading for the tenant fees bill saw the bill passed in the House of Lords this week without amendment. Despite several changes being…
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Andy Burnham Makes Pronouncement on Asylum Seekers
Mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham’s latest pronouncement has been made on the subject of asylum seekers. Does he have a point? Since Mr Burnham became…
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New Housing Court Proposed by Government
Plans for a new housing court have been revealed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The new designated housing court will aim…
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Young Adults and Students Losing Deposits
Young adults and students are often losing their deposits and being subjected to surprise evictions according to a report by the Mail on Sunday. Rogue…
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Private Rented Sector Access Fund
There seemed little in the autumn budget that would excite the private landlord, unlike the ‘Private Sector Access Fund’ announced in the previous Budget; the…