Insights
11th September 2023
Section 21 Notice: A Notice Served Every 8 Minutes
According to a recent study conducted by Shelter, an organisation which exists to assist people in housing emergencies, notices pursuant to Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988…
Insights
5th September 2023
Let’s Update You – Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations
The Regulations apply from 1 July 2020 to any tenancy agreement signed on or after 1 June 2020. From 1 April 2021, the Regulations apply to any tenancy…
Insights
11th August 2023
Let’s Update You – Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2022
On 1 October 2015, landlords of residential properties became subject to two new obligations: 1) Installing smoke alarms on each storey of premises that are wholly or partly…
Insights
28th July 2023
Let’s Update You – Renters Reform Bill
Our inaugural ‘Let’s update you’ feature is live which will focus on providing you with the latest Property Litigation updates. This month’s edition covers the Renters (Reform) Bill.…
Insights
14th April 2023
Residential Possession: Is my Section 21 Notice Valid?
A notice pursuant to Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 (as amended) is most commonly known as a Section 21 notice (but may also be referred to…
Insights
5th April 2023
How to Rent Guide (March 2023): What Does this Mean For You As a Landlord or Letting Agent?
Following a postponed release date, the March 2023 version of the How to Rent guide was released on 24 March 2023. The How to Rent guide makes up…
Insights
1st March 2023
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022: What Changes have Been Made?
On 1 October 2022, the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (“the 2022 Regulations”) came into force. This statute amends the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm…
Insights
13th February 2023
Adverse Possession and Absolute or Possessory Title
I think I own a parcel of land but it is not showing on my Deeds/Registered Title. What can I do? If you think you own a parcel…
Insights
7th November 2022
Changes proposed by the Renters’ Reform Bill
The Bank of England has just raised its interest rate to 3% from 2.25%, the highest point since 2008. In so doing it also warned of a prolonged…
News
5th July 2022
No-fault evictions
No-fault evictions allow private landlords to evict tenants from their tenancy agreement without providing a reason. With the Government now proposing to ban no-fault evictions, landlords would only…