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Landlords
Summary Information
What is not generally recognised is that the landlord cannot cease a tenancy, they can (politely) ask the tenant to leave, by way of a notice, and if that fails the landlord can apply to court to have that converted into a court order. The procedure for this is:- -...
Dealing With Complaints
It is especially critical to deal with complaints quickly. If a tenant makes a complaint about something the landlord must respond in writing within 14 days. If they don’t respond and the tenant makes the complaint to the Council and the Council issue a notice on the...
Inspections
It is critical to ensure the landlord/agent keeps a regular eye on the property, and especially get the tenant(s) to inform them of any problems. This will hopefully stop any minor problems becoming major. It is also important to remember that access to the property...
Landlord Liabilities & Responsibilities
The law regarding the landlord’s obligations to repair Under Section 11 of the of the Landlords and tenants act 1985 the landlord is responsible for keeping good repair of the structure and exterior of the property such as walls, roof, windows and external woodwork...
Known laws affecting rentals.
Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003 Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 Assured Tenancies and Agricultural Occupancies (Forms) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2003 Assured Tenancies and Agricultural Occupancies...
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