Articles by Victoria Barker
Covid-19 and the rental market-one year on
This post provides a summary of the NRLA Tenant Survey conducted in November/December 2020. Rent arrears are rising with the risk of tenants losing their homes. The post includes a link to a summary briefing paper.
Licensing: Respond to current licensing consultations
The NRLA is urging landlords to make their views heard on plans to introduce licensing schemes in a number of towns and cities across the country. To help members learn more about consultations, the NRLA has developed a toolkit exclusive for members.
Census 2021 launches this March
The NRLA is urging landlords to make sure they respond to the 2021 census which will run in March.
Pressure mounts on Government to resolve rent debt crisis
Following the announcement to extend the eviction ban on Sunday, it has been a busy week for the NRLA and the wider sector.
Renters Reform Bill- frequently asked questions
Government announces £3.5 billion funding for removal of unsafe cladding
The Government will pay for the removal of unsafe cladding for leaseholders in high-rise residential buildings, the Housing Secretary announced today. Robert Jenrick MP confirmed that the cost of replacing unsafe cladding for leaseholders in residential buildings will be fully funded by the Government where the building is 18 metres and over, in England.
Budget calls: Financial package vital to tackle Covid rent debt
Calls for a financial package to tackle the rent debt crisis form the cornerstone of the NRLA submission to the Government ahead of the Budget. With 800 000 renters in rent arrears, and landlords struggling to cover the costs, the NRLAs budget calls focus on the immediate need for financial support for the sector.
Renters' Reform Bill - get involved in our campaign
Over the past month, we have been running a series of interactive regional webinars for members to learn more about the Renters Reform Bill and specifically the NRLAs proposals for this.
Peers reference NRLA call for financial support
The NRLA was referenced multiple times in the House of Lords this week in relation to our continued call for more financial support to help renters pay off rent arrears built due to the pandemic.
Government revises model tenancy agreement to allow for pets
The Government has revised its model tenancy agreement to allow for "well behaved pets" in rental properties.
