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How to: Paint like a pro three ways
When it comes to painting a rental property, some landlords may prefer to hire a professional painter and decorator to do this-others may decide to do paint themselves especially if only a minor touch up is needed. In this blog we explore three ways painting just like a pro.
Satisfaction levels rise for private renters
The proportion of private renters satisfied with their housing has risen, according to new data published by the Government this week.
Call of the Week: Rent arrears repayment
A landlord gave our advice team a call recently with a question about creating an affordable rent repayment plan for a tenant. The landlord gave the tenant a temporary rent reduction as they had been furloughed, however they are now back in full time work.
Blanket benefit ban ruled unlawful
Landlords are being reminded they should not have blanket policies that discriminate against benefits claimants. It comes after a judge has ruled "No DSS" blanket policy unlawful, after a mother was rejected by a lettings agency.
Section 21: Your views, your research
The RLA's Policy Manager John Stewart reports on what the RLA has been doing to protect members' rights in the face of government proposals to abolish Section 21. In this article John thanks members for taking time out to respond to surveys and providing the evidence base upon which our campaigning is based.
Additional HMO licensing scheme to be renewed in Camden
Camden Council has announced an additional licensing scheme is to be renewed for another five years.
Articles by the Advice Team
Profit is coming from relationships, not price increases
The broader economic environment remains somewhat bleak, but rather than allow this to add to the gloom, Nick Clay, suggests the positive relationships RLA members have with tenants will see them through these less certain times.
Lending figures continue to show hesitant PRS
New figures from the FCA/Bank of England on the value of residential loans and buy-to-let activity do not yet show the PRS is back to being a favoured vehicle for UK investors and entrepreneurs.
Homelessness is not linked to security of tenure
Research which finds that security of tenure is not a cause of increasing homelessness from the private rented sector. Rather, it is the introduction in 2008 of the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) as a means of calculating Housing Benefit payments, and subsequent changes to LHA rates, that is driving the increase in homelessness from the private rented sector.
