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Share your story to get your voice heard where it counts
Dedicated to representing landlords in both Westminster and Cardiff Bay, the NRLA is committed to championing landlords’ rights and promoting reform that is fair to both landlords and tenants. We are now asking for you to share your personal stories when it comes to the Renters' Rights Bill and how it will affect you and your business, to strengthen our arguments to Government.
Renters' Rights: A stick to beat us with?
Despite months of targeted campaigning, politicians are still failing to grasp the potentially devastating consequences of the Renters' Rights Bill on everything from the supply of homes to let to rent levels. NRLA Policy Director Chris Norris shares his thoughts on the challenges we have faced, and what needs to happen next to secure the future of the private rented sector for landlords and tenants alike.
NRLA and Checkatrade announce new partnership
The NRLA and home improvement platform Checkatrade have announced a new partnership, linking landlords with trusted tradespeople.
Firms suspended over failing wall insulation as remediation package announced
Poor-quality wall insulation installed under Energy Company Obligation 4 (ECO4) and Great British Insulation Scheme will be removed and replaced following complaints.
Your licensing update for January
We round up the changes that are taking place around the country.
Breaking news: NRLA in appeal court victory
The Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of a landlord, ruling that they could serve essential tenancy documents by post. The NRLA intervened in the case, which could have had wide reaching ramifications for landlords and agents, had the court found in the tenant's favour.
Renters’ Rights Bill moves up to Lords
The Renters’ Rights Bill has been given its First Reading in the House of Lords, meaning it is now ready or Peers to debate.
Energy Savers Week: Keeping bills down and tenants warm
Next week marks Energy Savers Week, a national awareness campaign dedicated to helping people save money and energy by making their homes more efficient. Here James Kent, the NRLA’s Chief Innovation Officer, and founder of digital compliance platform Safe2 talks about simple changes you can make to help cut bills and save energy.
Tinkering with tenancies threatens student market
Students are set to find it harder and harder to find homes to rent, with tinkering to the Renters' Rights Bill throwing up new obstacles to landlords operating in the sector.
Register your appliance to help keep tenants safe
Landlords are being encouraged to register appliances provided in their rental properties, to help keep tenants safe. The annual Register My Appliance campaign starts on Monday and invites people to register their details, enabling them to receive updates on product safety and recalls of faulty goods.
