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Emergency right to rent changes to end
Changes to right to rent checks, introduced in response to the Covid-19 pandemic will end next month. With infections rates now falling and the country opening up once again the emergency measures will end on May 16th and the original (pre-Covid) checks will need to be made.
Blog: Renters' Reform Bill Spotlight: Student lets
What do the NRLA Renters' Reform Bill proposals say about student landlords? Here campaigns officer Alexandra Williams takes a deep dive into the issues and potential solutions.
Government announces changes to Under 35 exceptions to Local Housing Allowance rate
In our blog following the budget, we announced that there will be changes to the under 35 exceptions, relating to the LHA rate, which will impact on both Local Housing Allowance and Universal Credit claimants.
Energy efficient landlords: investment without reward
This blog post reviews landlord responses to questions on energy efficiency. These questions coincided with a recent BEIS consultation on energy efficency and proposals to raise the minimum EPC rating for rented property to a "C". This post highlights landlord investment and the need to address the failings of the Green Homes Grants programmes - rather than abandon the scheme's objectives.
Call of the Week: Garden maintenance
This week as the weather begins to brighten up, we were able to assist one of our members with a query relating to the garden of their rental property. It is important to make sure you know where you stand when it comes to the garden to avoid potential disputes over the maintenance and upkeep of the garden.
Why all parties should support a Welsh Housing Survey
In the fourth NRLA blog on our manifesto calls ahead of the 2021 Senedd election, we focus on the introduction of a Welsh Housing Survey - a campaign that is already gaining momentum.
Roadmap out of Covid restrictions
This week, England enjoyed the second step of the UK Government's roadmap out of coronavirus restrictions, with outdoor dining allowed and non essential retail reopened. As restrictions on social contact and business activity begin to lift, the Government has also indicated that emergency measures in the private rented sector will start to taper off from 1 June, as long as there are no further setbacks in lifting lockdown measures.
Call of the Week: Inspections and coronavirus
This week we helped one landlord member with a query relating to accessing their property. As the lockdown begins to ease in England, many of us will be grateful to be able to head back to the shops, the gym, or the pub. One of our members had a question around the best way for them to arrange a gas safety inspection at their property.
Where to start with: Renewing a tenancy
We are excited to launch a brand new 'where to start with' series, which will take a look at some of the key topics and issues landlords are facing, and where to start with in addressing them. In the first blog in this series, we take a look at where to start with renewing a tenancy.
System doesn't support landlords who rent to vulnerable tenants
Eleanor is a socially conscious landlord, who is keen to support people and provide homes for those who may need additional support.