Regulation & Law
News articles looking at national legislation and local regulation and the application of law to the residential property industry.
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BBC investigates the private rented sector shortage
The BBC has asked Propertymark to poll its membership for their views on the Private Rented Sector and what lies behind the shortage of stock. Have your say here!
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RICS says homeowners should lighten up
Homeowners left in the shadows by neighbours' home extensions, home offices, sheds and fences could claim for compensation or have them removed, says RICS.
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New CO and smoke regs imminent
DLUHC says changes to the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations could come into effect as soon as this Autumn.
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MPs urge government to bring in tougher and better organised PRS regulation
Influential Commons scrutiny committee tells government to 'do better' and get a move on with its much-anticipated White Paper on reform.
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Landlord wins final decision in gas safety certificate landmark case
Supreme Court rejects any more appeals by the tenant in the infamous Trecarrel House vs Rouncefield eviction case.
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CLADDING: Builders to spend £2bn remediating towers they developed
Government has extracted legally-enforceable pledges from 35 leading firms to pay for remediation at developments they were involved in.
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First landlord fined or non-compliance with electrical checks laws
Coventry landlord's fine highlights how councils are now focussing on electrical safety checks for properties in the PRS.
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Disgraced conveyancer jailed for laundering property scam cash
Anthony Lea diverted client funds in 2001 but has now been jailed for his part in a £540,000 timeshare scam based in Spain.
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Will rental reform proposals damage confidence in the PRS
Research among landlords shows many are waiting to see the full extent of government's renting reform proposals before making business decision.
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Agency excluded from TPO and PRS after failing to return £250 holding fee
Legra Homes Ltd in Southend, Essex fails to pay back fee to potential buyer after closing down, but sole director has now co-founded another company in the area.
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