Law News
Buy-to-let investors are required to comply with a raft of legislation in order to stay on the correct side of the law. Stay up to date with any new legislative requirements, Government proposals and key deadlines in this section!
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Government defines ‘substantial’ rent arrears in new eviction ban regulations
Published On: November 17, 2020New regulations that came into force today mean possession cases in England related to rent arrears can be enforced where the …
Government provides information about lockdown possession cases
Published On: November 9, 2020The Government has provided clarification about the enforcement of possession cases during the second national lockdown. In a letter to …
Letting agents must prepare for referral fees changes, says PayProp
Letting agents should prepare to disclose the third-party referral fees they receive to landlords and tenants, according to PayProp. The …
Beyond Section 21 – Consequences of abolishing ‘no-fault’ evictions
The Lettings Industry Council (TLIC) has released a report that looks at the possible impacts of abolishing Section 21. ‘Beyond …
Government begins consultation for private rental sector EPC improvements
The Government is seeking views on proposals to raise energy performance standards for the private rental sector (PRS) in England …
Property professionals comment on the end of the eviction ban
In response to the ban on possession proceedings coming to an end, law firm Royds Withy King says it is …