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Legionnaires Disease – updated briefing available

As a landlord you are legally responsible for combating Legionnaires Disease and to comply with regulations which maintain the welfare of your tenants. Legionnaires disease is a pneumonia like illness caused by legionella bacteria found in water systems, and if... more

Housing Conditions, Legal and Courts, Social Welfare, Tenancies, Briefings - 2013-05-21 10:24:14

Ed Jacobs: The View from Westminster

The main political event over the last month was the State Opening of Parliament, with the centre piece of the Government’s legislative programme for the forthcoming year being, “a Bill that further reforms Britain’s immigration system. The Bill will ensure... more

Empty Properties, Investment and Finance, Legal and Courts, Licensing, Planning, Social Welfare, Tenancies, Comment, Regulation and Accreditation - 2013-05-21 09:33:16

Luton fails to provide evidence for new licensing scheme – Demand an FOI response now

Luton Borough Council has announced details of a compulsory additional licensing scheme for every House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) situated within the borough, despite failing to provide evidence to support its plans.The HMO Licences will be valid for five years... more

Legal and Courts, Licensing, Tenancies, East, RLA News - 2013-05-20 14:47:37

Welsh government reforms will cost housing sector £45m

Proposed reforms to the way the social and private rented sectors work in Wales could cost the housing sector up to £45 million, according to the RLA. Under measures being outlined by the Welsh Housing Minister, Carl Sargeant, local authority, housing... more

Tenancies, Wales, RLA News - 2013-05-20 10:56:06

Maz Adam Iqbal: No dispute!

The most common issues for deposit disputes – and how to avoid them! By barrister and lettings expert MAZ ADAM IQBALSince the introduction of tenant deposit protection in 2007, many landlords are none the wiser when it comes to deposit disputes.... more

Housing Conditions, Investment and Finance, Legal and Courts, Tenancies, Comment - 2013-05-17 08:58:05

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