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.
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by Patrick Garratt - 27th April 2018 UK law
by Patrick Garratt - 27th April 2018 
New ‘MOT’ style gas safety checks give landlords more flexibility
From 6th April 2018, there is more flexibility in when landlords can arrange for gas safety checks for their rental properties. Our Senior Property Manager, Ben Holdnall, looks at what this means in practice.
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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 
Changes to Right to Rent and Section 8
Changes to Right to Rent and Section 8 are now in force, thanks to changes in the 2016 Immigration Act. Purple Frog's Managing Director gives a quick overview of the changes and what they mean for manged and let-only clients.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 2nd December 2016