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NRLA welcomes arrival of Welsh Tenancy Hardship Grant
Following the Welsh Government's announcement of a new Tenancy Hardship Grant (THG) the NRLA provides its response to this welcome news, which will provide wide-ranging assistance to tenants who have incurred rent arrears due to the pandemic.
Recovering rent arrears shouldn't mean losing a tenant
Mike Morgan, legal division manager at the Property Redress Scheme highlights a recent case involving a landlord with a tenant in rent arrears, and how mediation helped to resolve the situation amicably.
Universal Credit: Government criticised in new housing report
"Good, professional landlords" are being put off renting to benefits claimants as a direct result of problems around the government's administration of Universal Credit, according to a new report.
Fire Safety: What you can expect
Following the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017 there is renewed vigour to improve standards, particularly relating to fire safety. While initially focused on high-rise blocks, increasing attention is moving to other types of properties, and it is important landlords are aware of the changes coming down the line.
Report Shows Need for Reform of Housing Benefit System says NRLA
Following the publication of a new report by the University of York on the supply of private rented housing to tenants in receipt of benefits, we issued a statement responding to the findings which emerged from this research.
New NRLA report shows continued fall in pandemic possession claims
A continued fall in landlord possession claims took place between April 2020 and March 2021, according to new research produced by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA).
The wait of justice 2021: how covid legislation affected possession
In this special report, senior policy officer James Wood examines the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on landlords, tenants and the already stretched legal system and explores potential solutions to the ongoing challenges as emergency restriction are lifted.
NRLA ramps up pressure for financial support
The NRLA is maintaining pressure on the Government to provide financial support for the private rented sector due to the impact of Covid-19, with our work making national headlines this week.
Welsh Government must take steps to resolve mounting rent arrears crisis
Yesterday the Welsh Government used its emergency Coronavirus powers to delay by three months the end of its legal requirement for landlords to give six months' notice before initiating eviction proceedings. We provided a response setting out our views on this latest development.
New extension to emergency right to measures
Emergency right to rent measures introduced to minimise face-to-face contact will now be in place until the end of August the Government has announced. Adjusted checks were introduced in March last year in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and were originally due to end on June 20.
