Abolition of Section 21
Proposed Regulations, Licensing & Training
Do you need an HMO Licence?
If you rent out a property to several tenants who are not members of the same family, it may be classed a “House in Multiple Occupation” (known as an HMO). Whereas up until 1 Octo ber 2018, an HMO was only applicable to property of at least three storeys, changes to the law now means that all properties could apply. Is your property an HMO? Your property is an HMO if both of the following apply: at least three tenants live there, forming more than one household* toilet, bathroom or kitchen facilities are shared * A household is either a single person…
Universal Credit, the Governments flag ship welfare policy makes a U turn for the better?
Many of the issues surrounding UC raised by Landlords and tenants seem to have been heard. Claimants are kept waiting for weeks sometimes 6-8 weeks if the claim is straight forward, more if isn’t and without any money to even buy food for the kids. This waiting time has been addressed in the budget, down to a maximum of 5 weeks with a two-week handover period from one system to the new UC system. Also, Housing benefit will remain in place during this hand over period to avoid tenants being served with notice and or evicted. Some added value, He…