PainSmith are pleased to announce that we have updated the Lettings Terms of Business. The document has been made shorter and therefore more user friendly which will likely be welcomed by all and prove to be popular. The new terms are 10 pages long or 5 pages if printed back-to-back. The new Lettings Terms of …
Yesterday the Government published its long awaited plans for ‘a fairer private rented sector’. The plans spanning 12 points promise to reform the private rented sector: Requirements for all privately rented homes to meet the Decent Homes Standard by 2030. Running pilot schemes with local authorities to give greater powers to enforce housing standards and …
As you may have noticed our website has recently had a facelift after a short period of maintenance. All previous blog articles remain available and the document shop has re-opened. For Helpline subscribers access to the Document Vault has been restored and is now accessible through the ‘Helpline Login’ link in the top right hand …
Since October 2015, private sector landlords have been required to comply with the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015. This put an obligation on them to ensure that there is at least one smoke detector on every storey of their rental property, as well as a carbon monoxide alarm in any room with a solid fuel …
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PainSmith are looking for an Office Administrator to join the team. As Office Administrator you would be responsible: For carrying out administrative duties. To provide support to fee earners. To arrange and prepare all training services provided by PainSmith. To administer the firm’s legal helpline and document sales. To provide accounts assistance under the direction …
There is now clarity in the requirements when corporate landlords and agents are signing notices and prescribed information. The judgment in the second appeal of Northwood (Solihull) Ltd v Fearn & Ors (2022) EWCA Civ 40 has been handed down by Lord Justice Lewison in the Court of Appeal with the decision unanimously in favour of …
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We have a number of positions available, if any of the roles are of interest to you please send your CV and a covering letter confirming the position you would like to apply for to: marveen@painsmith.co.uk Litigation Solicitor An exciting role available to the right candidate to work within one of the leading …
The Home Office has released updated guidance for right to rent checks. The temporary measures put in place on 20th March 2020 were due to cease on 17th May 2021, this has now been extended to 20th June 2021 with face-to-face checks required from 21st June 2021. The following temporary measures below can be used …
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