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Possession claims down during pandemic
A continued fall in landlord possession claims took place between April 2020 and March 2021, according to new research from the NRLA. Figures suggest tenants and landlords worked together during the crisis.
Welsh Government to pay off Covid arrears
The Welsh Government will pay off Covid-related rent arrears through new grants. The Government has set aside a £10m pot that will be made available to tenants as grants. This replaces the previous loan scheme.
New extension to emergency right to rent powers
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. The use of adjusted checks was due to end on June 20.
Landlords made scapegoats for Covid rent debt crisis
The Chancellor is making landlords the scapegoats for the Covid rent debt crisis as he turns his back on the support the sector needs, says the NRLA. It says the goodwill of landlords will run out without treasury support.
Housing payments 'not fit for purpose' says NRLA
NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle has called for an overhaul of local housing support in the private rented sector while giving evidence to the Work and Pensions Select Committee.
BLOG: Photographs and deposits, how to get it right
At the end of a tenancy, it can be difficult to prove how much deterioration or damage has been caused to a property. Photographs provide an extra level of evidence. Michael Hill of TDS explains more.
Podcast: Court wait times and renting to those in need
In this month’s episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords we look at the state of the courts and repossessions as Covid-19 restrictions are eased and talk ethical lettings with landlord Lorraine Thomas.
BLOG: Tax experts EY on the pros and cons of holiday lets
Mark Lee, a partner at professional services network EY explores the question of holiday lets - and what you need to consider before branching out into this type of rental.
Why arrears should not automatically mean eviction
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.
The Big Question: Are you a PRS DIY-er?
When it comes to keeping your properties in top condition are you a DIY-er, or do you have a team of trusted tradesmen behind you? Tell us about your approach to repairs as part of a feature for our members' magazine.
Your latest local licensing update
Our licensing blog this month includes news of a local authority licensing scheme rejected by the Government recently, plus the usual roundup of current licensing consultations for landlords to be aware of.
Your training and events update for April
Welcome to your training and events guide for July. In addition to a comprehensive eLearning offer we have a range of eClassroom courses to choose from, along with a packed national and regional webinar programme.
Help and advice
Call of the month: Smart meters
This month we helped one of our members with a utilities related question. Our landlord had been approached by their tenant, who wanted to install a smart meter at their rental property and wanted some best practice guidance.
Forum spotlight: Who has responsibility for tackling rats?
A member posted on our forum recently a question about who is responsible for dealing with a reported rat issue in the garden at their rental property. Here's what NRLA landlords had to say on the issue.
TradePoint: How to lay a patio like a pro
A patio is the perfect way to update your garden space. In this blog, in conjunction with NRLA partner TradePoint, we take a look at how you can take on the job yourself while ensuring a professional finish.
Course of the month: Landlords Update
Since the beginning of the pandemic there have been a number of legislative updates, some temporary and some here to stay. We have collated all the latest changes into an easy to digest course.
Research
Wait times between possession claim and enforcement - regional breakdown. To read more click here.
