Following representations by many landlords and landlord groups including ALLWESSEX, the government has listened to our comments relating to the problems associated with tenants that behave in an anti social manner. There is now an action plan to tackle this problem – let’s hope it works!
Follow the link; Action plan to crack down on anti-social behaviour – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
A date has been announced for the House of Lords Report Stage and it's 1 July. The Lords don't appear to be especially at odds with the Commons so the third reading in the Lords is expected to take place the same day, before the bill returns to the House of Commons....
A group of around 40 letting agents and landlords are starting legal action against Leicester City Council to fight the proposed £1,290 licensing fee, which they describe as "unreasonably extortionate", for a selective licensing scheme. Property118 carried a report...
Just a reminder that you don't have long to let the government know your views on their proposals to hike minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for properties in the private rented sector. The consultation ends on 2 May - this coming Friday. HAVE YOUR SAY!!! ...