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Energy Performance – Exclusions and Exemptions in detail

In our previous posts, we discussed the Government’s guidance on the minimum level of energy efficiency required in April 2018. In this post, we will concentrate on the exclusions and exemptions that apply to the minimum standard. The property remains sub-standard despite the completion of works The landlord may rely on this exclusion if he …

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Regulation for agents

Following the Conservative party conference speech by Sajid Javid, the Department for Communities and Local Communities has launched a consultation requesting views on whether a new regulatory model is needed for agents in the leasehold sector. Specifically, the call for evidence states “we want to understand what form regulation of letting and managing agents should …

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Sub-letting

The Sublet Property (Offences) Bill is a private members bill introduced in the House of Commons by Christopher Chope. The bill is intended to make the breach of certain rules relating to sub-letting rented accommodation a criminal offence; to make provision for criminal sanctions for unauthorised lettings. The bill was expected to have its second reading …

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Energy Performance Guidance

The Government has finally released its Guidance on the minimum level of energy efficiency required for private rented properties. Our previous post on minimum energy levels can be read here. In summary, the new minimum level of energy efficiency means that: from 1 April 2018, landlords will no longer be permitted to grant new tenancies …

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Notice to Quit by Tenant

This is our second post on notice periods. Our first blog can be read here. When a tenant’s tenancy becomes a statutory periodic tenancy, they must give their landlord a notice to quit when they want to vacate the property. The notice does not have to be in any particular form but it must be …

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6 month’s rent in advance

Section 21 notices in periodic tenancies have long been a source of difficulty for landlords. The position has been simplified but there remain some key issues. Rent in Advance and S21 Where rent is paid in advance there have been difficulties with section 21 notices in periodic tenancies. In Church Commissioners v Meya, the Court …

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