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State of the PRS - 2020, Quarter 1
This survey looks at the experiences of landlords who let property to tenants who claim Universal Credit (UC). It shows that the experience of landlords in navigating the UC system remains problematic. The system, and not the client, is often the cause of rent arrears. The impact being that landlords become reluctant to let to tenants who require UC to meet their rent obligations.
Newcastle extends licensing scheme compliance deadline to October
Newcastle City Council has extended the deadline for landlords to comply with two licensing schemes introduce in April, for a second time.
Clarity on new electrical safety regulations
The NRLA recently sought clarification from the government around how new electrical safety rules for landlords should be interpreted in relation to the compliance and implementation dates. .
