Articles by Victoria Barker
Gas Safety Week 2020: What landlords need to know
This week is the tenth Gas Safety Week, an annual week coordinated by the Gas Safe Register, with landlords being reminded of their obligations when it comes to keeping tenants safe. The NRLA has a vast range of resources including courses for landlords to learn more about gas safety.
Forum Spotlight: Cleaning arguments in HMO
Our forum is a brilliant place to ask questions and share experiences with other landlords. A member posted on our forum recently looking for advice and experiences of other landlords around tenants in her HMO who often have arguments.
Listen: Single mum Candy left struggling financially having received no rent this year
Landlord Candy has a tenant who has not paid rent since December last year and is ignoring all attempts to come to any payment arrangements. Here, Candy explains how the current ban on evictions means she is struggling to make ends meet.
Listen: How the eviction ban has affected one tenant during lockdown
The NRLA has heard from many landlords across the country who have shared how the extension of the evictions ban will affect them. We have also heard from some tenants about this issue. In this blog, renter Colin explains why he wants to see the eviction ban lifted.
How to: Seven simple ways to refresh a bathroom
Refreshing the bathroom at your property does not need to break the bank, and in this blog we will take a look at some small tips and tricks you can do at a reasonable cost, to revive a tired looking bathroom. NRLA members can benefit from a 5 per cent discount on most items at B & Q, including on bathrooms, thanks to the NRLAs partnership with Tradepoint.
Green Homes Grants: what landlords need to know
Landlords will be able to apply for Green Homes Grants, in the form of vouchers, from the end of September. The grants will enable landlords to improve the energy efficiency of their rental properties. NRLA policy officer Gavin Dick explains more about the scheme, and how landlords can apply for a grant.
Landlords-make sure your tenants know about the EU settlement scheme
Landlord- make sure your tenant knows about the EU settlement scheme
Landlords - Make sure your tenants know about the EU settlement scheme
Covid-19 and deposits - what you need to know by Alison MacDougall
