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WEBTimes are hard for tenants and landlords alike and this coming winter is causing a worry for many. Almost a quarter of households are already in energy arrears and 9 out of 10 households are worried about increasing energy bills. With heating being the largest proportion of the average energy bill, Utilita. -. September 19, 2024.
What is a Section 48 Notice? - LandlordZONE
WEBJan 25, 2014 · Section 48 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 states that landlords of residential tenancies in England and Wales must furnish their tenants with an address in England & Wales at which notices can be served. Failure to do so will mean that any claim for rent, rent arrears or service charges will not be enforceable in the courts.
The importance of the "How to Rent" Guide and Section 21
WEBOct 20, 2023 · The Tenant Fees Act 2019 introduces yet another requirement before a valid Section 21 notice can be served, that is, not to have taken a 'prohibited payment' as prescribed by the Act. The 'How to Rent' guide serves as an important reminder to both landlords and tenants of their obligations under a AST …
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 ...
Legal case: the question of quiet enjoyment and nuisance
WEBJan 21, 2021 · Legal case: the question of quiet enjoyment and nuisance. In every tenancy there is an implied right if not an express covenant that promises that the tenant is able to possess the premises, not just without noise, 'quiet enjoyment' as the term implies, but in peace and without 'without disturbance by hostile claimants' , including from the ...
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WEBA rogue landlord who persistently ignored requests to carry out improvement works on her property has been ordered to pay £2,400. The gap between rents in the North and South of England has closed to its smallest level since 2013. English councils collectively went on a near £7bn commercial property buying spree, a reel into cinemas proved to ...
BREAKING: Direct Line confirms doors closed to all new rent …
WEBMar 26, 2020 · One of the UK' s largest insurance companies, Direct Line, has confirmed to LandlordZONE that it has closed its doors to new rent guarantee policy claims, but will honour those which are already under way. The shock news confirms our story earlier this week that key insurance companies in the UK were …
Explained: Major upcoming EPC Regulation changes for Buy
WEBSep 3, 2021 · As already mentioned, the current minimum energy efficiency standard for buy to let properties is a band E. This MEES came into full effect last year in 2020. However, in a consultation document from late 2020, it was suggested that the minimum EPC rating be raised to a band C for all new tenancies …
Capital gains 'Letting Relief' rule change from April.
WEBJanuary 2, 2020. Capital Gains Tax: Owners of second homes and buy-to-lets that they have previously lived in should be aware that as from April 2020 the tax relief period allowed against capital against tax (CGT) will be reduced. As it is a present,when you sell a property that has been your main home in the past,the last 18 months of ...
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.