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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Council allows rogue landlord to keep HMO licence
Bristol Council has fined Josefina Velazquez £11,000 for overcharging student tenants for their deposits but has failed to strip her of her HMO licence.
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North West council to expand controversial selective licensing scheme
Council boasts biggest consultation response but former committee member casts doubt on whether it’s justified.
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Redress scheme expels 36 estate agents amid ‘zero tolerance’ of non-compliance
Property Redress scheme says the expulsions relate to a six month period last year when the estate agencies either did not cooperate over complaints, or failed to pay awards.
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Conveyancers urge Land Registry to change TR1 digital signature rules
SLA says current set-up allowing digital signatures for transfer deeds does not reflect the realities of modern digital workflows or the operational structures of many conveyancing practices.
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Tribunal says estate agent with migraines can claim discrimination
An employment tribunal judge has given the green light for Sarah Williams' claim of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination to go to a full hearing.
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Is Labour running scared that renting reforms will overwhelm courts?
Industry concern grows as minister withholds crucial assessment data over the impact of the Renters' Rights Bill on the justice system.
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‘More estate agencies turning away from employment contracts’
Leading recruiter Sally Asling says high costs and staff seeking more flexible arrangements has prompted a rise in 'contractor' agreements.
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BLOG: ‘Commonhold must be more than just a landlord-free ideal’
Leading leasehold practicioner highlights the risks of the Government's move to Commonhold as a default ownership for flats both for those running blocks and managing agents.
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Estate agencies report significant increase in attempted fraud
New research reveals 70% of estate agencies have witnessed a surge in fraud largely involving fake identities used to buy or let properties.
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Former Tory London stronghold council cracks down on landlords
A former Conservative stronghold is extending its HMO licensing and introducing a brand new selective licensing scheme.
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