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First New Housing Legislation for 2019
It seems that the first new housing legislation of the year will soon be upon us, with the implementation of the Homes (Fitness for Human…
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Housing Court Consultation Ongoing
The consultation as to whether a Housing Court would be helpful to landlords, or tenants, or both is still ongoing, but statistics provided by the…
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USA Housing Law Very Different
I find material for my items on housing law and the private rental sector from the most unusual places; inspiration is often provided by television…
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Tenant Receives £12,500 Compensation from Lock-Change Landlord
A Nottingham tenant has been awarded £12,500 compensation for illegal eviction by her landlord when the locks were changed while she was out. Further to…
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Tenants To Gain the Right To Sue Their Landlord
MPs in the House of Commons have backed a new plan enabling tenants to sue their landlord if their rental property is not up to…
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Housing Associations Praised by the Prime Minister
It is about 3 years since the then Prime Minister, David Cameron, blasted Housing Associations for inefficiency; he was supported in this by George Osborne,…
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Thurrock Council Win Landmark Case Against Landlord
A landmark case for Thurrock Council has led to a criminal landlord being forced to repay over £1,000 in received rent. Landlord Tobe Ayandare had…
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Summer Days and Checking Tenant Ways
The long, hot summer days continue and whilst many tenants may decide to ‘staycation’ because of the heat, there are a few things landlords and…
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Sneinton Landlord Prosecuted for Aggressive Behaviour
A Sneinton rogue landlord has been prosecuted by Nottingham Magistrates Court for acting aggressively towards his tenant. Landlord Sahfaqat Ali Sadiq threatened to throw his…
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Longer Tenancies – Again
The topic of longer tenancies has again reared its’ (to many buy to let investors) ugly head. The new Housing Minister, James Brokenshire, seems to…