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Student Tenants queue overnight at lettings agencies

The effects of an increasing shortage of rental property are now having an impact which is being felt up and down the country. The issues are widespread across various sectors and property types, but the issue is particularly acute in the student market. In addition to the general shortage of rental property due to landlords leaving the market – as with all sectors – the student market has also been hit by a perfect storm of factors.

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How to Rent Guide new version coming soon

Following recent changes to legislation, The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DHLUC) is expected to issue an updated version of the renter’s “How to Rent” guide in the coming months. This is an important document, because it is one of the ‘prescribed documents’ that must be issued to tenants at the commencement of their tenancy, and on renewals, in England.

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Top Judge tells tribunal to go easier on landlords who rely on agents

Legislation associated with letting property – and in particular HMOs – is becoming increasingly burdensome. So, it is welcome news to hear that there is a possibility that HMO landlords whose property is of a high standard, but make genuine errors with regards to some rules and regulations, may be treated with leniency.

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YOUR GUIDE TO THE FIRE SAFETY ACT 2021

The government has announced the introduction of the Fire Safety Act 2021 in England and Wales, which will apply from 23 January 2023. The Act clarifies which parts of multi-occupied residential buildings (such as blocks of flats and Houses in Multiple Occupation – HMOs) apply under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO), and who is responsible for maintaining fire safety for these areas.

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Landlords having to deal with shortfall between their housing benefit and their monthly rents

A new survey by the NRLA, indicates that more than half – 57% – of private renting households in Britain in receipt of benefits – that’s some 820,000 private rented households – routinely experience a shortfall between their housing benefit and their monthly rents.

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