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Birmingham: Voluntary Removal of Letting Boards

MP Al Carns along with a number of local councillors and a representative from the Police and Guild of Students has written to a large number of letting agents and landlords around Selly Oak in Birmingham regarding the display of letting boards.

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by Patrick Garratt - 8th April 2025
Labour Rules Out Giving Mayors Power to Impose Rent Controls

Labour Rules Out Giving Mayors Power to Impose Rent Controls

The Labour Party has decisively ruled out granting regional mayors, including London’s Sadiq Khan, the power to impose rent controls. This comes amidst ongoing debates over how to address the UK's housing crisis, particularly the skyrocketing rents in cities like London.

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by Patrick Garratt - 16th August 2024
Legislation Update: Carbon Monoxide Alarms (England only)

Legislation Update: Carbon Monoxide Alarms (England only)

The Government is proposing to update legislation about carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors which will include requirements for landlords to provide and maintain carbon monoxide detectors in any room used as living accommodation where a fixed combustion appliance is used. (gas boilers included, gas cookers not included).

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by Patrick Garratt - 17th January 2022

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