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For landlords - the importance of obtaining email authority

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More and more landlords communicate with their tenants primarily via email. However, this can cause issues later down the line if there is no clause in the tenancy agreement which gives the landlord authority for tenancy documents and/or a notice...

Tips for landlords to streamline the possession process

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The current possession process involves many requirements that landlords must follow in order to firstly, serve a valid notice seeking possession and secondly, obtain a possession order. This blog deals with the steps that landlords can take ahead of...

Stages of the tenant eviction process - a comprehensive guide for landlords

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Evicting a tenant is a complex and often challenging process that requires a thorough understanding of the legal framework to ensure it is done correctly and lawfully. As a landlord, navigating this process efficiently is crucial to protect your property...

What is adverse possession?

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Adverse possession is a legal principle that allows a person to claim ownership of land or property they have occupied without the permission of the legal owner. This principle, often referred to as "squatter's rights," can result in the...

A guide to eviction notices

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Eviction notices are a critical tool for landlords in managing rental properties. Whether you're dealing with non-payment of rent, breaches of the tenancy agreement, or simply need to regain possession of your property, understanding eviction notices...

What if a tenant refuses to move out?

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The usual routes for landlords to seek possession Section 21 process Landlords are often left in situations when the fixed term of a tenancy agreement comes to an end and the tenant fails to vacate. For some...

The multiple deposit penalty claim question

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A recent case has dealt with the issue of how many deposit regulation breaches can be claimed for in respect of the same deposit. In this case, the landlords entered a 12 month fixed term tenancy with the tenants which then turned into a statutory period...

Section 21 and gas safety- building regulations compliance certificate

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A recent case heard on 4 December 2023 finally gave some clarity to the question of whether a building regulations compliance certificate (BRCC) needs to be served in order to serve a valid section 21 notice. A BRCC is a certificate issued by a gas...

No fault eviction ban delayed

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The Renters Reform Bill was introduced to deliver the government’s commitment to bringing a fairer renter’s market for tenants. The aim of the bill was to abolish no fault evictions and to reform the landlord’s grounds for possession. ...

How is no-fault eviction ban going to affect tenants and landlords in England?

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‘No-fault eviction’ or Section 21 rules currently enable a landlord to evict a tenant from their property without any reason. If the landlord decides at the end of the tenant’s fixed term that they no longer wish to let to that...

Old eviction notice periods to return

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On the 9 September 2021, new regulations were announced to come into force on the 1 October 2021. The result of these regulations coming into force means that from 1 October 2021, there will be a new Form 6A for a Section 21 Notice and a new Form 3 for...

No extension to eviction ban

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In May 2021, the government announced that the eviction ban then in place until 31 May 2021, will not be extended further. The news was a relief for many landlords who obtained an order for possession prior to the pandemic and since the stay of...