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Welsh possession laws ' draconian ' say landlords
Landlords are calling on the Welsh Government to rethink the decision to extend notice periods for possession to six months.The NRLA has described the decision as draconian and has sent an open letter to the Welsh Minister for Housing & Local Government asking them to reconsider.
NRLA win on energy efficiency grants
Landlords are today welcoming news the Government has accepted its recommendations on how the new Green Homes Grant scheme should work. The NRLA has long campaigned for support for landlords to improve the energy efficiency of their homes which will benefit tenants through lower utility bills.
BLOG: NRLA team up with The Dispute Service to help landlords and tenants with rent arrears
Steve Harriott, CEO at The Dispute Service takes a look at how the NRLA and The Dispute Service have teamed up to provide guidance and support in these unprecedented times.
NRLA partners with the Scottish Association of landlords
Landlords who let properties in England, Wales and Scotland can now have joint membership of associations north and south of the border under a new partnership. The NRLA and Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) are partnering to allow landlords with properties in England, Wales and Scotland to pay a small top-up fee to be members of both organisations.
Liverpool landlords urged to have their say on fresh licensing plans
Landlords are being urged to make their views heard in a new consultation launched by Liverpool City Council on plans to introduce a selective licensing scheme covering more than 80% of privately rented properties in the city.
Call of the Week: Access for electrical safety inspections
This month the advice team have dealt with a number of calls relating to the new Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector legislation. One such call we received was from a member who wanted to know more about gaining access to the property for the inspection to be carried out.
Managing rent arrears: Your video guide
The NRLA has jointly produced guidance offering practical ways landlords and tenants can work to address arrears that might be building as a result of the pandemic. In this video NRLA deputy director of policy and campaigns Meera Chindooroy explains more about the guidance, which has been backed by organisations across the housing sector.
Property Tribes and NRLA team up for webinar series
The NRLA and Property Tribes are delighted to announce a content collaboration which will feature a monthly interview and discussion between Ben Beadle, CEO of the NRLA and Vanessa Warwick, Landlord and co-founder of the Property Tribes forum.
Lords committee calls for Universal Credit reform
A new report published by the Lords Economic Affairs Committee is calling for radical changes to be made to Universal Credit.
Common Covid-19 financial scams to be aware of
The ten most common scams relating to coronavirus have been revealed by trade body UK Finance this week, including one scam involving fake council tax reduction emails. We take a look at how to identify if something is actually a scam, and what to do about it.
