Landlord Tenant Legislation...
Below are our articles on the subject of Landlord Tenant Legislation. If you can't see what you are looking for our other categories are displayed on the left under 'Our Quick Links'...
Common Problems and Pitfalls of Renting a Property
Becoming a landlord is something that a lot of people are simply falling into in current times – the ‘accidental landlord’ is on the rise due to...
Different Types of Tenancy
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 property, even...
Disability Discrimination Act and Property Lettings
The law applying to disability discrimination applies to landlords. Since December 4th 2006 landlords have had to be aware of their legal duties...
Equal Opportunities and Property Lettings
The laws on discrimination are strict, and the UK has specific legislation on equality that makes it illegal for you to discriminate against...
Health and Safety Legislation
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 comfortable, and that all...
How Councils Are Helping Landlords
Although they have a bad reputation when it comes to private landlords, some local authorities are stepping in to help landlords, and try to work with them to solve...
How the Recession is Affecting the Rentals Market
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...
How to Be a 'Green' Landlord
There’s no denying that green is in, with consumers all trying to save money as well as the climate by reducing their carbon footprint. It follows that people are...
Landlords from Hell
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 known as a difficult...
Landlords Trade Associations
Buying to let and letting out a property you already own might seem like a simple way to make easy money, but as you can see from all the other articles on this...
Making the Inventory Watertight
You want to make sure that your property is kept in a good condition, and that any fixtures, fittings and carpets are also looked after. Most tenants will do their...
Mediation Services for Landlords
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 that doesn’t involve...
New Laws When Converting Your Property for Student Lets
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...
Squatters: The Protection from Eviction Act
Squatting is when an empty or abandoned property is occupied by one or more people, without permission from the owner, usually without their...
The Eviction Process
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 but not actually go...
The Governments Plans to License Private Landlords
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
The Landlord and Tenant Acts cover both residential and commercial tenancies, but the most relevant Acts to residential landlords are the Acts of 1985 and 1987....
The Proposed Landlords Database, How Will it Affect You?
Nobody really seems to know what’s happening with the proposals for a national landlord database, although the legislation is due to be...
The Race Relations Act and Property Lettings
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...
What's a Live-in House Guardian?
There is another option for people who are looking for somewhere affordable to live but don’t want to be tied down to a six month rental agreement or a mortgage....
Will Changes to the Local Housing Allowance Affect Landlords?
If you’re one of the landlords that already lets out property to tenants who are in receipt of housing benefit, it won’t have escaped your notice...
