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It's Time to Talk Mental Health

There is much debate about the impact of Covid 19 on our mental health, and landlords are no exception. NRLA research revealed 40 per cent of landlords surveyed believe the Covid 19 pandemic has had a "negative or very negative impact" on their mental health.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 04/02/2021
It's Time to Talk Mental Health

Call of the Week: Brexit and Right to Rent

This week our advice team helped a member who called up with a question about Right to Rent checks and Brexit.

Call of the Week NRLA Advice Line 04/02/2021
Call of the Week: Brexit and Right to Rent

Ministers Need To Support All Renters Not Just Students

The NRLA responds to today's announcement of an extra 50 million pounds of financial support for students in England.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 02/02/2021
Ministers Need To Support All Renters Not Just Students

Blog: Landlords paralysed by confusing and ever-changing eviction laws

Paul Shamplina, Head of Property for Hamilton Fraser and Founder of Landlord Action on 'confusing' eviction rules and the challenges facing landlords as we enter 2021.

Insights and Opinions Paul Shamplina 02/02/2021
Blog: Landlords paralysed by confusing and ever-changing eviction laws

Reactivation notices for possessions extended

Due to a last-minute extension on Friday 29 January, landlords can still use a reactivation notice for possession proceedings put on hold due to the closure of the courts in 2020 if they have not already done so.

Industry News James Wood 01/02/2021
Reactivation notices for possessions extended

The eviction ban: Yvonne's story

Landlord Yvonne bought a property in Conwy, North Wales 5 years ago. Prior to the pandemic hitting, there were no issues with the tenant. However, issues began to arise in March last year when the tenant suddenly stopped paying any rent.

Member Stories Rhianna Abrey 27/01/2021
The eviction ban: Yvonne's story

The complete guide to protecting your rental property from storms

Stormy weather is not unusual in the winter and there has been an increase in severe storms in recent years. This guide from NRLA partners Hamilton Fraser covers what landlords can do to prepare for a storm, and what landlords should do if their rental property is hit by a storm.

Helpful Tips Steve Barnes 01/02/2021
The complete guide to protecting your rental property from storms

NRLA launches podcast

The NRLA is launching a new podcast "Listen Up Landlords" to bring you the very best information, insight and analysis when it comes to renting homes, along with practical advice on how to make the best of your properties.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 29/01/2021
NRLA launches podcast

Government revises model tenancy agreement to allow for pets

The Government has revised its model tenancy agreement to allow for "well behaved pets" in rental properties.

Industry News Victoria Barker 28/01/2021
Government revises model tenancy agreement to allow for pets

Property inventories - why prevention is better than cure

Prevention being better than cure is not a new concept, in fact it's been around since the 16th Century and has been a mantra for the NHS for a few years now.

Partners and Suppliers Suzy Hershman 21/01/2021
Property inventories - why prevention is better than cure