Landlords must join new redress system, Government announces
The Housing Complaints Resolution Service will make it a legal requirement for landlords to join or face a fine of £5,000.
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by Patrick Garratt - 25th January 2019 government
by Patrick Garratt - 25th January 2019 
Deposits to be capped at 5 weeks rent
Deposits will be capped at five weeks' rent, the government has decided. This U-turn on the Tenant Fee Bill goes against their decision from earlier this year.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 6th December 2018 
Nottingham Council loses £95k fight about student room sizes
A legal fight over minimum bedroom sizes at two Nottingham properties has some interesting implications for landlords with student property.
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How does the Autumn budget affect landlords?
The Autumn 2018 Budget had a few nuggets for landlords. Anyone expecting Philip Hammond to raise the private rented sector and buy-to-let investors up to the sunny uplands will be disappointed. Here's our overview of the Chancellor's announcements for the industry.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 30th October 2018 
Radical thinking needed to change Government’s landlord policies
A new petition offers a practical and radical approach to lobbying Parliament about new legislation for the private rented sector. The founder of Property118 wants landlords to take action and has a plan to help.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 21st August 2018 Government response to landlord petition
Government responds to petition calling for the reintroduction of mortgage interest relief and the 3% stamp duty surcharge to be dropped.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 19th July 2018 
Government updates its advice on Right to Rent
The Home Office has updated its advice for landlords on the Right to Rent law, in response to the 'Windrush' scandal.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 27th April 2018 
Take rental properties from rogue landlords, committee says
The select committee that is reviewing how the private committee has called for much harsher penalties for landlords who abuse their position. Managing Director, Patrick Garratt, looks through the announcement.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 19th April 2018 
Deposits should be capped at 5 weeks’ rent, says committee
The Parliamentary Select Committee tasked with reviewing the tenant fee ban has recommended reducing the amount of deposit landlords can ask from tenants. Patrick Garratt looks at this and its other recommendations.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 5th April 2018 
New mandatory code of practice for letting agents
Housing Minister, Heather Wheeler, has announced that letting agents will get a new mandatory code of practice, enforced by an independent regulator. Patrick Garratt has a look at the announcement.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 3rd April 2018