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Renters’ Rights Bill – moving closer!

Renters’ Rights Bill – moving closer!

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....

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Watch out if your rents aren’t at market levels!

At the committee hearing listening to evidence about the impact of the Renters' Rights Bill, the representative for Shelter raised concerns about the rent increases imposed by landlords and said that the Bill must stop ‘economic evictions’.  He added there should be a...

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Renters’ Rights Bill – key points

Set out below are the key points arising from the draft Renters' Rights Bill (source - LandlordToday). The government summarises the Bill measures as follows: Abolish section 21 evictions and move to a simpler tenancy structure where all assured tenancies are periodic...

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Bristol City Council sets staggering licence fee!!

Bristol City Council is extending its existing licensing schemes to other parts of the city and has announced a licence fee of around £1,800, although this is subject to discounts for relevant safety and energy performance certificates. It seems that the discounts can...

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