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We had previously discussed if the Bedroom tax loophole was a short term fix and as predicted the loophole is due to be plugged by 3rd March. The Bedroom tax has since been deemed legal and so it looks like it is Continue reading Post-loophole bedroom tax solution
As Housing practitioners both old and those still in training know that sometimes despite having the best grounds for overturning Intentionally Homeless finding for a s202 review and pushing it through, the Local Authority don’t always see eye to eye Continue reading Free Seminar – Housing outside of the Housing Act
A section 21 notice was a slightly tricky notice to do once upon a time, however it has gotten a bit more straightforward in recent years. Though we go through the 3 main hurdles you should check before serving a Continue reading 3 steps to take to see if your s21 is valid
Below scenario is based on a case recently dealt by the team and thought it would be interesting to explain our thinking and the law around it. Scenario The landlord (Happy Time) a commercial company was renting the flat above their Continue reading Landlord forfeits lease
Tenancy deposits can be that one hurdle that can prevent a tenant securing long term accommodation. On the other-side it can cause problems for landlords if they do not deal with deposits properly. We have an in depth guide on Continue reading 3 Steps to take if you paid or have taken a deposit
Getting into rent arrears is never good and while there is help available it better not to get into rent arrears in the first place. One way it can be avoided is to consider the following expenses before moving in. Continue reading 9 expenses to consider when renting a new property
A tweet from Ms Latham (@landlordtweets) caught my attention earlier today, she had linked to an article she had written on Property 118 on estate agent fees and how her experiences had resulted in about 9 weeks worth of rent. Continue reading Are council tenants better for a private Landlord ROI?
As there has been an increase in Eviction Notices linked to rent arrears by 26% and 146% increase in calls to the charities dealing with rent arrears we have complied a quick list of essential steps to take. If you Continue reading 3 practical steps to reduce rent arrears
For a lot of homelessness practitioners unsuitable accommodation, especially where the Local Authority has breached the “6 week in a B’n’B” rule for family’s (A bit more legal detail and sample pre-action) is a common occurrence (unfortunately more so in Continue reading Compensation for unsuitable temporary accommadation
Abstract Housing – Homeless person. The claimant had fallen into rent arrears for her privately rented property and was subsequently evicted. She applied for assistance to the defendant local authority claiming homelessness. The local authority and subsequent reviewing officer concluded, Continue reading Huzrat v London Borough of Hounslow 2013