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A Rent Repayment Order (RRO) application is an application that can be made by tenants or local authorities to reclaim rent from landlords who have committed certain offences. When Can a Rent Repayment Order Be Issued? An RRO can be applied for in a variety of situations including but not limited to: Failure to Obtain […]

As a landlord, if you receive an Improvement Notice it means that the local authority has identified hazards in your property that need to be rectified to meet health and safety standards under the Housing Act 2004. These hazards can affect the occupants’ safety and well-being, and the notice is intended to compel the landlord

If you’re a landlord, you will be keen to ensure that your property or properties are kept in a good enough condition to provide your tenants with decent living accommodation – and you with the wherewithal to keep earning money. One of the most effective ways to do this is carrying out regular property inspections.

Are you a Landlord who has a tenant who refuses to leave? Read on to discover your rights and how, as specialist Solicitors for Landlords, we can help you to evict your tenant. Tenant Refusing To Leave? One of the less pleasant aspects of operating as a property landlord is dealing with tenants who, for

Landlords of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) are subject to a range of legal requirements that must be met. Failure to comply can result in prosecution, fines and removal of licences and other documentation required to operate as an HMO landlord. The list below is not exhaustive and it is always recommended to seek specialist legal

Oxford suffers an acute shortage of housing with family dwellings frequently being converted into shared rented properties. This shortage of housing has over time, led to an increase in shared rented properties as a cheaper way for people to both live and work in Oxford. High concentrations of HMOs can lead to an erosion of

As a landlord, you need to make sure that any properties you let out are safe and habitable places for your tenants and there are several rules that you need to abide by before letting your property out. However, if you decide to become the landlord of an HMO property you take on the extra

They will investigate to establish the facts and gather evidence of offences that have been committed. In most cases they will give 24 hours’ prior notice of inspections. However, if they suspect an offence is being committed relating to HMO legislation, they can inspect without giving any prior notice. In either case, if they are

1. £80K Fine for Paint Manufacturer after Worker Suffers Burns The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigated the accident and found that, when planning the floor cleaning, the company had failed to recognise the hazards associated with the use of highly flammable solvents to clean the spray booth. The injured employee had not received training

A major Food Chain fined a total of £105,000 for breach of Food Hygiene regulations If you are facing any allegations for breach of food hygeine regulations, we can help you. Our solicitors used to work for Local Authorities so understand how to protect your interests. Do not delay, call us now on 0207 859