As a property owner and landlord, there are various responsibilities you have, and these include making sure any rubbish generated at your property is properly disposed of.
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Our guide to The Renters (Reform) Bill
The government has published its Renters’ (Reform) Bill, through which they have promised to deliver a fairer lettings system for tenants and landlords in England. Considered by many as a “once-in-a-generation overhaul of housing laws”, landlords have been keeping a close eye on the contents of the bill.
Continue reading Our guide to The Renters (Reform) BillWarning to landlords switching to holiday lets – It won’t be easy
Evidence is showing that increasing numbers of landlords are making the move from long term lets (ASTs) to short term ‘holiday rentals’ and other serviced accommodation.
Continue reading Warning to landlords switching to holiday lets – It won’t be easyGovernment Announces New Landlord Powers to Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour
The Government has announced more information regarding its crackdown on anti-social behaviour, including plans to enable landlords to evict unruly tenants in a quicker timeframe.
Continue reading Government Announces New Landlord Powers to Tackle Anti-Social BehaviourThe Energy Crisis is Still Affecting the Private Rented Sector
In the Spring Budget there was little announced about the housing sector. There were however a few measures announced that will impact energy bills for both tenants and businesses, as well as thoughts on how the government aims to create more stability in the market in the future. Here is a summary:
Continue reading The Energy Crisis is Still Affecting the Private Rented SectorLandlords looking to agents amid complexity of Private Rented Sector 
A recent survey of over 2000 private landlords by USwitch, has indicated that the majority of private landlords would consider switching to a letting agency, largely because of the current complexity of buy to let; with agents’ knowledge of the sector being cited as one of the biggest reasons for switching.
Continue reading Landlords looking to agents amid complexity of Private Rented Sector New How To Rent Guide Coming out 17th March
Heads up everyone: a new ‘How to Rent’ guide is set to be released by Government this week!
Continue reading New How To Rent Guide Coming out 17th March‘Superior landlords’ not responsible for rent repayment bills
In a landmark ruling, which clarifies the respective responsibilities in a Rent-to-Rent arrangement, the Supreme Court has ruled that Rent Repayment Orders cannot be made against a ‘superior landlord’.
Continue reading ‘Superior landlords’ not responsible for rent repayment billsOver half of tenancy fraud involves fake payslips
At Lifeboat Lettings we use a specialist tenant referencing company, Goodlord, to process all our tenancy applications. There are a number of very good reasons we have chosen Goodlord as our tenant referencing partner, but one of the main reasons is their anti-fraud technology.
Continue reading Over half of tenancy fraud involves fake payslipsHow do property inventories affect deposit claims for letting agents and landlords?
Do you get a professional inventory every time you start a new tenancy? Having a formal inventory may affect any claim you may need to make on a tenants’ deposit.
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