More detail on the long-awaited Renters Reform Bill has recently been announced by the government in a white paper entitled ‘A Fairer Private Rented Sector’. Issued by the Department for Levelling up, Housing and Communities, the full proposal issued on the .GOV site, is a huge document covering a range of proposals. Read on to find a summary of the main points:
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Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms mandatory from October 2022
As expected, the government is toughening the requirements for carbon monoxide detectors in all rented properties in England. They are also levelling the playing field between private and social landlords. These changes are slated to come in, in October this year.
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How to make sure HMO tenants do their share of housework
Cleaning in HMOs is often a difficult area to get right, mainly because there are many different scenarios in terms of house layout and tenant make up. A one size fits all approach on the part of the landlord and/or managing agent, is rarely applicable. As always, effectiveness of cleaning will come down to individuals and their attitudes (including the landlord), what they actually undertake, how well it is done and how regularly.
Continue reading How to make sure HMO tenants do their share of houseworkCarrying out viewings during covid-19
Lifeboat Lettings takes health and safety seriously therefore we wanted to outline how we are currently working with and around the current restrictions that we all face. We show how we’re continuing to carry out some viewings during covid-19 restrictions
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Today we have the pleasure of interviewing Richard Poynter, one of the three directors of the business, and find out how Lifeboat Lettings on Lock-down is different to everyday life in the office.
Continue reading Lifeboat Lettings on Lock-DownHelping Landlords Cope with COVID-19 crisis
With all the rapidly changing information that is being released daily in the wake of the pandemic, we wanted to provide some help to landlords that may be looking for guidance when speaking to their tenants.
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