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WEBIn this episode of The Property Cast, Eddie and Paul are joined by special guest Paul Sowerbutts, Head of Legal at Landlord Action, to discuss how the proposed changes to evictions will affect landlords. How will scrapping Section 21 really impact tenancies and, given the delay. Total Landlord Insurance.
What is a Section 20 Notice - LandlordZONE
WEBFebruary 25, 2015. There are two instances of section 20 notices in property in England: (1) is the notice served in relation to early shorthold tenancies under the Housing Act 1988, and the other, (2) refers to section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, as amended by the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act (CLRA) 2002, which involves ...
Section 21 Notices - LandlordZONE
WEBApril 5, 2013. Obtaining Possession – Section 21 Notices: This article explains how to gain possession of your residential rental property in the most efficient way. You may just want your property back for your own use, or to sell, or you may be having problems with the tenant, such as rent arrears. These guidelines apply primarily to England.
Legal matters: terminology, lease or licence, what's the difference?
WEBOct 23, 2023 · A "tenancy agreement" is the term more often associated with a residential letting for less than three years, whereas a "lease" is more generally used in relation to a commercial tenancy, and in the case of residential lettings, for in excess of three years. A lease in excess of three years must be signed as a deed whereas the average ...
What Documents do I need when letting a property?
WEBDec 6, 2023 · Right to Rent Check - copies of ID documents, passports, driver's licences, visas, home office letters etc. 7. Check-in / Check-out Checklist - an itemised list and checklist so that nothing is missed when checking a tenant in and out. 8. Inventory report, smoke and CO alarms tests before each tenancy, …
GUIDE: Guarantors in rental agreements - what are they
WEBJun 25, 2024 · The guarantor pays the landlord the rent if the tenant defaults, it pays the landlord's losses, expenses or damages where the tenant fails to carry out his of her full obligations under the lease. With residential tenancies it is now quite common for the landlord or agent to ask for a guarantor, particularly when a tenant has a low credit score ...
Compulsory EPC band 'C' by 2025 causing confusion
WEBJanuary 12, 2022. Compulsory EPC band 'C' by 2025 causing confusion. There have been recent confusing reports put out that from 2025, all newly rented properties in England & Wales will be required to have an EPC rating of band C or above. This is somewhat misleading and 'jumping the gun' as so far this is only a Government proposal following a ...
UPDATED - Ending an Assured Shorthold Tenancy - LandlordZONE
WEBNov 22, 2023 · 1 - Lapse into a statutory periodic AST, which will be automatic if the parties do nothing, (unless the agreement says the tenancy continues as a periodic tenancy in which case this will be a Contractual Periodic Tenancy) or. 2 - Be renewed for a new term if the parties sign a new agreement on the same or revised terms.
A Check List for Serving a Valid Section 21 Notice - LandlordZONE
WEBJan 20, 2014 · Check List ' Serving a Valid s21 Notice: 1 ' Complied with the terms of the tenancy agreement and s21 of the Housing Act 1988 when serving s21.2 ' Complied with the deposit protection rules ' s213 Housing Act 20043 - Obtained proof of service of deposit notice and s21 notice4 ' Complied fully with the HMO licencing requirements Housing Act ...
The compulsory registration of leases with the Land Registry
WEBMar 6, 2024 · Registering a lease with the land registry gives your lease the formal legal status of a legal "estate in land". You will need to provide information such as: the date the lease is signed, the lease term, the rent due and the parties to the lease. For some lease, registration is compulsory, in other cases this is voluntary.