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!
See the latest law news impacting the sector here.
New HMO licensing rules could impact London’s biggest rental market
Published On: October 13, 2021Research by central London estate agency Bective has revealed how new HMO licensing rules will impact London’s biggest rental market, …
Campaign launched to prepare for new heat and smoke alarm standards in Scotland
Published On: October 5, 2021A new public safety campaign has been launched to help raise awareness of new heat and smoke alarm regulations coming …
Most councils are not issuing penalties against rogue landlords, NRLA finds
A new survey shows how few local authorities in England have issued civil penalties against rogue or criminal landlords in …
End of England eviction ban could be starting point for eviction reform
The eviction ban in England is due to end on 31st May, with a change being made to notice periods. A press …
Unfair evictions costing councils more than £161m per year
Ending unfair evictions could reduce homelessness by 9% and save the public purse £161m per year, a Generation Rent analysis …
Government announces next steps for England eviction ban
The Government has announced that the ban on bailiffs enforcing evictions will be lifted from 1st June 2021. A press release …