Update – New How To Rent Guide issued by government!
We wanted to make you all aware that a new How To Rent Guide has been issued by the government. This is a key document that Landlords or their agents have to issue to tenants. As of 1st October 2015 landlords of properties in England must provide tenants with a...
I can’t access my property to do an Electrical Inspection Condition Report (EICR) – Solicitor Q&A
JDP offer a totally free service where you can ask a question via their expert panel. Stephensons Solicitors are part of the expert panel. Subscribers can write in to ask for advice. Here is a question from Ann, a JDP subscriber to Andrew from Stephensons. If you...
Advice for Landlords During the Coronavirus Pandemic | Possession Proceedings & Eviction
The coronavirus pandemic has created difficulties for many landlords as a result of the government placing suspensions on all possession proceedings. This has brought the possession and eviction process to a complete standstill. Throughout the suspension, Stephensons...
Electrical Check Regulations
While the Electrical Inspection Condition Reports (EICR) have been in the pipeline for some time, it is unfortunate that the start date was 1 July 2020, in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. There is likely to be some leeway given by the authorities as landlords...
Eviction protection set to end on 29th June
In a move which may surprise many people, rumours are that “listing possession hearings” will resume on Monday, 29th June. While not confirmed as yet by the government, it looks as though the eviction protection offered to tenants in light of the coronavirus pandemic...