Consents Required To Rent Out A House Or Flat

Consents Required To Rent Out A House Or Flat

The consents required to rent out a house or flat will depend on what type of property it is and…
Section 21 Notice: Historical Template

Section 21 Notice: Historical Template

SECTION 21 NOTICE: The Housing Act of 1988 section 21, stated that a minimum of two months notice must be…
Tenant References and Referencing

Tenant References and Referencing

REFERENCES AND THE TENANT: References and the Tenant! A recent request from a landlord who shall remain anonymous has led…
Newsletter No. 4 (August 2001)

Newsletter No. 4 (August 2001)

Newsletter 4 – August 2001 Tenancy Agreements and Payment: Tenancy Check List: Most of you will have received a small…
Tenancy Deposits

Tenancy Deposits

As of 6th April 2007 the way in which deposits are held for Assured Shorthold Tenancies changed. By law a…
Furniture and Furnishings Fire Safety Regulations

Furniture and Furnishings Fire Safety Regulations

THE FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS (FIRE)(SAFETY) REGULATIONS 1988 (amended 1989 & 1993) These regulations came into force on 1st March 1993…
Recovering Possession

Recovering Possession

The following are grounds for repossessing your property: 1. A claim by the owner who has: (a) lived in the…
Stamp Duty on Tenancies: Historical Guidance

Stamp Duty on Tenancies: Historical Guidance

Stamp Duty: Amazingly the Stamp Act came into force in 1891 and stated that documents were not to be used…
Using a Letting Agent

Using a Letting Agent

Using An Agency: Letting agencies can be an unscrupulous bunch and you must ensure that you pick the right one. …
Please be careful

Please be careful

Please be careful: Tenancy agreements should be purchased from reputable companies.  The slightest mistake can cause you a lot of…