Regulation & Law
Longer-read articles looking at national legislation and local regulation and the application of law to the residential property industry.
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The great reformer
The Renters (Reform) Bill is intended to make private sector renting fairer. Robyn Hall reviews the proposed legislation as begins…
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The moaner leaser
For some people, nothing is good enough. Property Ombudsman, Rebecca Marsh, adjudicates on a case where a long list of…
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Good reference, bad tenants
The Property Ombudsman, Rebecca Marsh, adjudicates on a case where a tenant refused to pay the rent and the blame…
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PRS regulation update
The Select Committee scrutinising the so-called ‘Renters’ Reform Bill’ White Paper has reported. David Callaghan summarises the key comments from…
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Comment: Rent controls and politics
The private rented sector is the focus of conflicting political aims, which are causing confusion and very possibly, rent controls,…
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Putting a mess right
Rebecca Marsh, The Property Ombudsman reviews the case of tenants’ complaints about a letting agent and a scruffy property.
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Half the story
Rebecca Marsh, The Property Ombudsman, examines a case where an agent failed to disclose full details of a property, regarding…
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PRS under stress
With Michael Gove, architect of the Renters’ Reform Bill back in charge, what does it mean for the private rented…
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Terms and conditions of a deposit
Rebecca Marsh of The Property Ombudsman Scheme settles the case of a pre-contract deposit with rather loose strings attached.
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Rent controls and the voice of reason
The fearsome prospect of rent controls is being raised. Nigel Lewis says the Government should stop now and listen to…
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