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A Landlord’s guide to Absconding tenants

Absconding tenants are an inevitable fact for any long-term landlord.  The chances are that if you are planning to invest in property over the long term you will be faced with this situation.  This inevitability makes it essential that you, as a landlord, equip yourself to deal with this situation.  This article aims to explain […]

A Landlord’s guide to gas safety

This article is designed to provide brief information on the Gas Safety Regulations 1998 and its implications for all rental properties.  Landlords who rent property for terms of less than seven years must be aware of this legislation and ensure it is complied with. Properties which are covered by the legislation include: residential premises provided […]

A Landlord’s guide to electrical safety regulations

This article is a brief guide to the electrical regulations that affect tenanted property within England & Wales. Electrical Safety legislation There are several pieces of legislation which relate to electrical safety, to which the landlord must comply.  This section aims to briefly introduce each. Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994 These Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations […]

A Landlord’s guide Houses in Multiple Occupation

This article provides a guide to Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO).  It will define a HMO and provide information for landlords and managers who own or manage a HMO and tenants who reside in one. 1.  What is a HMO? A HMO is defined in The Housing Act 2004 but, determining whether a property is […]

A Landlord’s guide to Houses in Multiple Occupation Legislation

This article provides a detailed guide to explaining the legislation relating to Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and the licensing requirements outlined by central government (The Department for Communities and Local Government). It provides more detailed information on HMO legislation than the introductory article A Landlords guide to Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO). 1. Laws relating to […]

A Landlord’s guide to unilateral notices

This article aims to give a brief introduction to unilateral charges. The article explains what a unilateral charge is and how it is removed. What is a unilateral charge? A unilateral charge is a notice used to register an interest against a property by a third party. A third party can be anyone other than […]