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Call of the Week: Inspections and coronavirus
This week we helped one landlord member with a query relating to accessing their property. As the lockdown begins to ease in England, many of us will be grateful to be able to head back to the shops, the gym, or the pub. One of our members had a question around the best way for them to arrange a gas safety inspection at their property.
Where to start with: Renewing a tenancy
We are excited to launch a brand new 'where to start with' series, which will take a look at some of the key topics and issues landlords are facing, and where to start with in addressing them. In the first blog in this series, we take a look at where to start with renewing a tenancy.
System doesn't support landlords who rent to vulnerable tenants
Eleanor is a socially conscious landlord, who is keen to support people and provide homes for those who may need additional support.
Improving homes: why the Welsh Government can't put this key priority on the back burner
In our third blog focussing on the NRLA Wales' manifesto calls ahead of the Senedd Cymru/Welsh Parliament election, we outline how to improve homes in the private rented sector (PRS) and why,
Minister Will Quince: How Universal Credit is improving to assist with direct payments of rent
In his first blog for the NRLA, Minister for Welfare Delivery Will Quince explains how Universal Credit is improving to assist with direct payments of rent.
NRLA Wales hustings highlights
On Thursday, NRLA Wales held its hustings ahead of the Senedd election in May. NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle hosted Labour's Mike Hedges MS, the Conservatives' Mark Isherwood MS, Plaid Cymru's Cllr Cefin Campbell, and the Liberal Democrats' Cllr Rodney Berman on the panel.
Call of the week: Types of HMO licence
A member gave us a call recently with a question about whether they would need to have an additional House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) licence for a property they are considering letting out.
Khan's call for rent controls would leave London tenants worse off
Rent controls called for by Sadiq Khan would leave tenants across London worse off according to a new analysis published today.
Leeds landlords-are you a member of Leeds rental standard scheme?
Do you have properties in Leeds? If so, you may be interested in, or already a member of, the Leeds Rental Standard Scheme. The scheme offers a large number of benefits for landlords with properties in the Leeds City Council area, and requires details of your NRLA membership for you to benefit from inclusion.
Tips and advice for taking on a tenant with a pet
This month is national pet month, which means one thing only, we're talking pets!
