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Cladding - how many let properties will be covered by the UK Government's plans for medium-rise buildings?
Today, potential changes to the Building Safety Bill are being debated in the House of Lords, including consideration of amendments concerning leaseholder landlord inclusion in remediation funding.
New Right to Rent rules in place from 6 April
From 6 April 2022, changes to Right to Rent legislation will come into force, affecting checks for some groups of tenants. You can see the draft guidance which will come into force from 6 April 2022 on the GOV.UK website. Please note that the existing guidance remains in place until then, as outlined on our resources page.
The Big Question: Do you carry out viewings at your rental in-person or online?
Do you carry out viewings for your rental property in-person or online? The topic is the latest to come under the microscope in our Big Question feature for NRLA members' magazine, Property.
Blog: Why landlord redress makes sense in this day and age
Paul Shamplina, founder of NRLA Recognised Supplier Landlord Action and Chief Commercial Officer at Hamilton Fraser, writes about rental reform and Landlord Redress.
Blog: Engaging with Chorley landlords on adaptations in the private rented sector
We recently spoke with Chorley landlords about adaptations for older and disabled tenants. Tim Thomas gives explains more about what he learnt and the future of the NRLA’s campaign to improve access to the private rented sector.
Coronavirus extended possession notice periods to end in Wales
The NRLA has learnt today that the Welsh Government will not be extending the six-month notice period brought in under coronavirus legislation.
Spring statement welcome but not enough argue landlords
Following the Chancellor's Spring Statement, the NRLA provides its response to today's announcements by the Treasury.
Does an inventory really make a difference to deposit claims?
Does an inventory report really help landlords in a deposit dispute? Richard Abbots of Inventory Hive explains how the answer isn't as clear cut as some would think, and offers advice to landlords to help them avoid or resolve future tenancy disputes.
Liverpool licensing scheme set to come into force on 1st April
A new selective licensing scheme will come into force across Liverpool next month. From 1st April 2022, all privately rented homes across sixteen wards in the city must have a licence.
Too many cooks -and the need for a voice of reason
Landlords will be well aware that having a guarantor is good practice to safeguard against rent arrears. But when they get involved in arguments about why rent arrears should not be owed, this can leave landlords having to fight their battle on more than one front.
