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)
New rules are coming in from 23 June relating to the Housing, Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) which could result in fines of £40,000. The NRLA points out that while the existing standards remain in place, there are new enforcement and penalty rules. From later...
At a recent BANES council meeting, Cllr Matt McCabe, cabinet member for Housing said that the transitional funding provided by government would only go so far and the council would need the funds from prosecutions and fines to discharge its duties under the Act....
Bristol City Council are preparing a strategy for the Private Rented Sector and landlords are invited to participate. The deadline for comments is 26 April so you need to get your skates on if you want the Council to know what you think! Follow the link below; Find a...