by Martin Thomas | Jun 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
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...
by Martin Thomas | Jun 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
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....
by Martin Thomas | Nov 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
The government has just published 24 pieces of guidance – see links below. This follows the announcement that the implementation date for phase 1 will be 1 May 2026 and just goes to show what a complex piece of legislation this is! From 1 May, existing...
by Martin Thomas | Oct 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
AWAAB’s Law has just been enacted by the government. So named after the 2 year child in Rochdale that died as a result of the terrible living conditions his family was subjected to by the local social housing provider. As the Minister said, everyone deserves...
by Martin Thomas | Jun 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
