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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Landlord database to become enforcement tool for councils
Ministers want 'granular' insight into how landlords, agents and tenants behave across the private rented sector.
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Leasehold reforms risk “uncertainty” for owners and investors, claims Knight Frank
There are “clear red flags” in the latest proposals for commonhold and ground rent reform, says Knight Frank’s Jeremy Dharmasena.
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Housing Committee slams Government and demands leasehold reforms go further, faster
While the Government prevaricates, millions of leaseholders remain trapped in a “living nightmare”, says Committee Chair Florence Eshalomi.
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Goodlord deletes misleading Information Sheet website guidance
The error was spotted ahead of the 31st May deadline for the Government’s new Information Sheet to be given to tenants.
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Landlord licensing has controversial benefits, claims council
Landlord licensing schemes data provide an effective tool for managing anti-social behaviour, says Nottingham Council’s Jay Hayes.
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Serial landlord offender faces another significant fine
In court, Deputy District Judge Imran Hussain (pictured) dismissed landlord Hasan Kazi’s evidence as “vague”, “inconsistent” and “fanciful”.
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Andy Burnham’s rental flat purchase part-funded by taxpayers
Mayor has attacked property inequality and the Right to Buy while renting out an ex-council flat purchased during MPs’ expenses scandal
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Conveyancers warned about property deeds failures
Land Registry says solicitors who fail to check deeds properly could face investigation and possible disciplinary action.
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Landlords ‘risk missing’ Renters’ Rights Act deadlines
New landlord proptech platform warns many are set to fail in requirement to issue Act Information Sheet this week.
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Landlord and letting agent fined £91,000 for unsafe HMO
Inspection by East London council finds serious hazards and cannabis being grown at rental property.
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