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Pass-through regulations published on energy bill support
The Government has introduced legislation that requires landlords to pass-on the benefits of measures brought in to help with energy costs to tenants, in response to rising prices. Senior campaigns and public affairs officer Eleanor Bateman explains what landlords need to know.
Amendment seeks to change council tax rules for HMOs
A proposed amendment may stop the Valuation Office from charging council tax by the room in HMOs. Find out how you can get involved with the campaign to end this practice here.
Housing minister shares NRLA calls in Commons rental reform debate
Newly appointed housing minister Felicity Buchan MP shared NRLA calls on rental reform in a parliamentary debate in the House of Commons yesterday. The minister said she shared the NRLA's view that landlords' right to repossess must be protected - and pledged that any 'unnecessary restrictions' on this would be removed.
NRLA CEO meets with new Housing Minister
Within days of her appointment, NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle has met with Felicity Buchan MP - the new Housing Minister for rough sleeping and the PRS. The Minister, who will be giving the keynote speech at the NRLA's inaugural conference in Coventry this month, met with Ben to discuss landlords' concerns ahead of this afternoon's Parliamentary debate on the PRS.
Landlords call on new housing secretary to get rental reform right for landlords and tenants
Today, we responded to confirmation of Michael Gove's reappointment following the cabinet reshuffle and Rishi Sunak becoming PM.
One Good Turn Deserves Another - How Mediation can Help when Tenants Fall Out with Each Other as Well as with You
Landlords will be well aware of the pitfalls of HMOs. Taking on multiple tenants - who often tend to be students - comes with its risks as well as its benefits. Student parties, rent arrears and personality clashes can all lead to an unhappy property. Add into the mix that the occupants are all individuals with their own tenancy agreements, and this can make the prospect of harmony seem like a distant dream. Hamilton Fraser tells us how mediation can help in this instance.
One month countdown : NRLA confirms minister for PRS as keynote speaker
The NRLA, the largest membership association for landlords, announced new speakers today for the National Landlord Conference. There's just one month to go before the largest landlord conference comes to Coventry Building Society Arena on 15 November.
Campaigns Update- what we are doing for you
It's been another busy week for the policy and campaigns team, representing you and your businesses at high-level meetings and events.
Housing Minister to address landlords at national conference
Housing Minister Andrew Stephenson MP will give the key-note address at the NRLA's inaugural conference, taking place next month in Coventry.
Lettings coalition will seek legal opinion on Scotland's rent freeze and eviction ban
A coalition of landlord and lettings bodies is seeking legal advice on the Scottish Government's rent freeze and eviction ban legislation.
