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In this episode of The Property Cast, Eddie and Paul are joined by special guest Paul Sowerbutts, Head of Legal at Landlord Action, to discuss how the proposed changes to evictions will affect landlords. How will scrapping Section 21 really impact tenancies and, given the delay.
Quarter Days - LandlordZONE
Jun 26, 2020 · The traditional English quarter days are: March 25, June 24, September 29 and December 25. In Scotland the traditional quarter days or term days are: 28 February, 28 May, 28 August, 28 November. The modern quarter days: 1 January, 1 April, 1 July, 1 October. From medieval times in England there have been in the calendar four Quarter Days:
What is a Section 20 Notice - LandlordZONE
February 25, 2015. There are two instances of section 20 notices in property in England: (1) is the notice served in relation to early shorthold tenancies under the Housing Act 1988, and the other, (2) refers to section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, as amended by the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act (CLRA) 2002, which involves ...
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Rent arrears climb by 22% as 'cost of living' crisis continues. NEWS. Nigel Lewis. -. 7/11/2024. Next >. Stay up to date with all of the latest news and updates in the property sector. Visit the LandlordZONE blog today and stay in the know!
Section 21 Notices - LandlordZONE
April 5, 2013. Obtaining Possession – Section 21 Notices: This article explains how to gain possession of your residential rental property in the most efficient way. You may just want your property back for your own use, or to sell, or you may be having problems with the tenant, such as rent arrears. These guidelines apply primarily to England.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
Nov 2, 2023 · Tenant Ending the Tenancy - Section 27 LTA 1954. In the case of a fixed term lease the tenant can end the tenancy by serving three months written notice on the landlord under Section 27. A section 27 notice cannot expire before the contractual expiry date and if this date has already passed when a s27 notice is served, the lease will expire ...
Grounds For Possession - Section 8 - LandlordZONE
Jul 31, 2020 · Grounds for Possession - Assured Shorthold Tenancies. The Housing Act 1988 as amended by the Housing Act 1996 lays down certain circumstances (grounds) under which a landlord may successfully apply to court for possession.The grounds for possession fall into two categories: mandatory, where the tenant will definitely be ordered to leave if the landlord can prove breach of contract, and ...
BREAKING: Landlords 'to be given three more years' to reach EPC …
Mar 29, 2023 · BREAKING: Landlords 'to be given three more years' to reach EPC minimum. Ministers are considering a punitive scheme to fine landlords up to £30,000 if they fail to upgrade their properties to a minimum band C by an extended deadline of 2028 instead of the current 2025. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero had previously proposed a ...
What is a Section 48 Notice? - LandlordZONE
Jan 25, 2014 · Section 48 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 states that landlords of residential tenancies in England and Wales must furnish their tenants with an address in England & Wales at which notices can be served. Failure to do so will mean that any claim for rent, rent arrears or service charges will not be enforceable in the courts.
Legal matters: terminology, lease or licence, what's the difference?
Oct 23, 2023 · A "tenancy agreement" is the term more often associated with a residential letting for less than three years, whereas a "lease" is more generally used in relation to a commercial tenancy, and in the case of residential lettings, for in excess of three years. A lease in excess of three years must be signed as a deed whereas the average ...