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Renters’ Rights Act fines: what landlords can be fined for now
Since 1 May 2026 councils can fine landlords up to £40,000 without going to court. What the fines are for, and what to do now.
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Ignorance of the law is no defence!
With all the legal changes happening in the private rental sector, we can understand that it is overwhelming to keep up as…
What is an RRO?
A Rent Repayment Order (RRO) application is an application that can be made by tenants or local authorities to reclaim rent from…
What do I do when I receive an Improvement Notice as a landlord?
As a landlord, if you receive an Improvement Notice it means that the local authority has identified hazards in your property that…
How to Carry Out an Effective Property Inspection
If you’re a landlord, you will be keen to ensure that your property or properties are kept in a good enough condition…
What Happens When a Tenant Refuses to Leave?
Are you a Landlord who has a tenant who refuses to leave? Read on to discover your rights and how, as specialist…
What are Some of the HMO Legal Requirements in England?
Landlords of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) are subject to a range of legal requirements that must be met. Failure to comply…
Additional Licensing Scheme introduced in Oxford in June 2021
Oxford suffers an acute shortage of housing with family dwellings frequently being converted into shared rented properties. This shortage of housing has…
5 Critical things HMO Landlords must do to avoid prosecution
As a landlord, you need to make sure that any properties you let out are safe and habitable places for your tenants…
What happens when a Council receives reports of an Unlicensed HMO
They will investigate to establish the facts and gather evidence of offences that have been committed. In most cases they will give…
Health and Safety at work
1. £80K Fine for Paint Manufacturer after Worker Suffers Burns The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigated the accident and found that,…
Breach of Food Hygiene Regulations
A major Food Chain fined a total of £105,000 for breach of Food Hygiene regulations If you are facing any allegations for…
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