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Housing First and the Private Rented Sector
Alex Osmond, Housing First and Lived Experience Manager, and Tim Thomas, Policy Officer at NRLA Wales take a closer look at the Housing First model, and the role private landlords can play.
Electrical Safety Checks: does changing tenants affect an EICR?
In June 2020, the Government made it mandatory for landlords in England to have the electrical installations in their property tested by a qualified and competent person at regular intervals. Senior policy officer James Wood looks at whether changing tenants affects an EICR.
New Welsh tenancy agreements: what is a fundamental term?
Following on from our last blog on the Welsh Government consultation on the new model occupational contracts, this blog looks at what a fundamental term of these agreements is and why they are not as straightforward as they may sound.
Call of the week: Holding deposits
It is twelve months since the end of the transitional year following the introduction of the Tenant Fees Act in England. The fees ban was introduced in 2019, and has applied to all tenancies since 1st June 2020. Here's how we recently helped one member learn more about holding deposits and forms required.
Q&A: Get to know NRLA adviser Rachel
We are delighted to launch a brand new blog series where you can get to know some of our advisers as part of our expert advice team a little better. Our advice team is on hand six days a week to help members with a whole host of queries, from tenancy legislation updates to practical advice on property management. In this blog, we meet experienced adviser Rachel.
Covid arrears leave renters struggling to find a new home
Thousands of private renters who have built arrears during the pandemic face problems finding an alternative home because of damage to their credit scores according to a new survey.
Blog: Renters' Reform and the Queen's Speech - what's next for landlords?
What does the recent Queen’s Speech mean for the Renters’ Reform Bill? What will the upcoming white paper contain? Can we expect the Bill this year?Campaigns Officer Alexandra Williams looks at what we can expect to see.
Call to action: Consultation on new tenancies in Wales
The NRLA is urging landlords to respond to a Welsh Government consultation on the new model occupational contracts (tenancies) that are due to be introduced next year.
NRLA Welsh Enforcement Index Reveals Licensing Postcode Lottery
The National Residential Landlords Association's (NRLA) Welsh Enforcement Index, reveals an enforcement postcode lottery across Wales.
The Welsh Enforcement Index
In late 2020, the NRLA (National Residential Landlords Association) Research Observatory began to collect data and evidence on how enforcement powers available to Welsh local authorities were being deployed in the Private Rented Sector (PRS). This study focuses on mandatory and discretionary licensing in Wales. Is the enforcement of existing regulations in Wales truly efficient, effective and economic?
