Articles by Victoria Barker
Forum Spotlight: Are wasps nests a landlords or a tenants responsibility to remove?
A landlord posted in our Forum recently a question relating to wasps nests. They were having trouble with wasps. The tenant moved in to the property in December, and the landlord recently found the wasps nest at the bottom of the garden.
Landlords urged to back legal case protecting their repossession rights in rent arrears cases
Landlords are being urged to back a legal case to protect their rights to repossess their properties when a tenant stops paying rent. This follows a recent court case in which a landlord’s attempt to regain their property was deemed invalid because of a licensing technicality.
Landlords call for package to support tenants hit by coronavirus
The country's leading landlord organisations are calling for a package of measures from Government and mortgage lenders to support tenants and landlords affected by the coronavirus.
Black Friday: The best deals for landlords
Black Friday 2020 is here, and we've got some fantastic membership and training offers with you which we can't wait to share.
Black Friday: The best deals for landlords
Black Friday 2020 is here, and we've got some fantastic membership and training offers with you which we can't wait to share.
Landlords urged to respond to local licensing consultations
A number of council's are currently consulting on licensing proposals, and the NRLA is urging landlords to make sure they have their say in the consultations affecting them.
Consultation launches on plans to extend carbon monoxide regulations
Private landlords in England will be required to install a carbon monoxide alarm in any room that has a fixed combustion appliance, such as a gas boiler or wood burner, under proposals unveiled in a new Government consultation.
Green Homes Grants: Government extends scheme by a year
The Green Homes Grant scheme, under which landlords can apply for a grant of up to 5,000 pounds to improve the energy efficiency of their properties, has been extended. Launched in September, the scheme was due to end on 31st March 2021. As part of a new ten -point -plan for a green industrial revolution unveiled by the Government this week, the scheme will now be extended until March 2022.
Five ways for landlords to stay informed and connected
Right to Rent: Online system to be available later this month
New guidance on Right to Rent has been published this week. The legislative changes enable landlords and letting agents to use a new Home Office online checking service, available from 25 November, to undertake right to rent checks for non-UK nationals.
