Landlord Tenant Legislation

Letting a property isn’t all about getting someone in and making a profit, there are many factors that will influence your experience of being a...

There are several different types of tenancy, and the type that you will have depends on your situation. If you are going to be living in the...

The law applying to disability discrimination applies to landlords. Since December 4th 2006 landlords have had to be aware of their legal duties...

The laws on discrimination are strict, and the UK has specific legislation on equality that makes it illegal for you to discriminate against...

When it comes to health and safety, a landlord is responsible for making sure that the property they are renting out is safe and reasonably...

Local authorities aren't just there to tell you when you're doing it wrong! Some councils have set up private landlord accreditation schemes which...

Property values have been falling due to the recession, and people are choosing to stay put or rent out their homes rather than attempt to sell...

It’s not just the tenants that can be difficult – many tenants complain about having problems with their landlords, and you don’t want to become...

When you’re faced with a dispute with a tenant, it can be frustrating and your only thought is of court proceedings. There may be a way forward...

Letting out a larger property to students has long been seen as a profitable way to turn a larger house into a good income in a student town or...

Squatting is when an empty or abandoned property is occupied by one or more people, without permission from the owner, usually without their...

Tenants can hit hard times, and will often promise to pay their rent – but never do – or tell you that they are going to leave on a certain date...

In May 2009, the Government announced plans to introduce a national register for landlords, which has already been nicknamed ‘the good landlord...

The Landlord and Tenant Acts cover both residential and commercial tenancies, but the most relevant Acts to residential landlords are the Acts of...

Nobody really seems to know what’s happening with the proposals for a national landlord database, although the legislation is due to be introduced...

The Race Relations Act applies to anyone who lets out a property – except for any landlords who may be letting out what are called ‘small premises’...