Unlawful Eviction Case
The source of the below article is: http://www.landlordrecoveries.co.uk/articles/case-1-74.html/trackback Salah v Munro Willesden County Court April 2009 Ms Salah signed an assured shorthold...
View ArticleRent dodger signs – Are they lawful?
I’ve just had an interesting question on the help-line that I thought worthy of a brief article. I remembered seeing this on the news a while ago and found a BBC article here Q: My friend who is a...
View ArticleRent dodger signs – Are they lawful?
I’ve just had an interesting question on the help-line that I thought worthy of a brief article. I remembered seeing this on the news a while ago and found a BBC article here Q: My friend who is a...
View ArticleOccupation, Abandonment and Only or Principal Home
Introduction For a tenancy to be an assured shorthold tenancy, it must be the only or principal home of at least one of the tenants (if more than one) section 1(b) Housing Act 1988 This means that the...
View ArticleLandlords Before Courts In Illegal Eviction Crackdown
Bad landlords are facing a nationwide campaign by local councils to stamp out illegal evictions. The Local Government Association (LGA) is leading the crackdown and is calling for the government to...
View ArticleIllegal Eviction Costs Landlord £7,000
A rogue landlord who illegally evicted a tenant had to pay more than £7,000 in compensation after facing a catalogue of claims in court. Landlord Mr Pigeon was lambasted by a judge at Chippenham and...
View ArticleHow to Understand Rent Repayment Orders – Housing and Planning Act
The Housing and Planning Act 2016 received Royal Assent in May 2016 and is gradually being commenced. A number of items affecting the private rented sector in England will – over time – be introduced...
View ArticleTenants Look to Get Their Money Back With Rent Orders
Most landlords are unaware of a law change that can allow tenants to recoup up to a year’s rent payments. The Housing and Planning Act 2016 contains a little-known clause that extended claims under...
View ArticleLandlord Rights When a Tenant Moves Out Early
What rights do landlords have when a tenant appears to have left a buy to let home before the tenancy agreement has ended? Moving out early creates a tricky situation for landlords who must decide if...
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