David Smith
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Important note to Boris and Jeremy: “Scrap the Right to Rent scheme”
The RLA reports that The Home Office says that it is justified in causing racial discrimination against British ethnic minority families struggling to find a home.
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Time taken to evict tenants increases by seven days to over 17 weeks
Official figures from Ministry of Justice put government's plans to ban Section 21 'no fault' evictions into disarray.
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Minister reassures that eviction process ‘will be improved’
Hurried comments to reassure follow widespread alarm that abolishing Section 21 notices would be 'devastating' for landlords and agents.
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Government’s eviction reform prompts 25% of landlords to consider reducing portfolio
Research by the RLA suggests government's past and mooted evictions reform of the private rented sector will see a landlord exodus.
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Right to rent legislation “is a farce” argue landlords
One of the Government’s flagship immigration policies has been branded a "farce" after a court ruling.
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London mayor performs U-turn on rent controls
Find out how London Mayor Sadiq Khan has said he is now persuaded that rent controls are the way forward in London to prevent excessive rent rises.
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Landlord associations issue angry joint statement over lower security deposits cap
Both the RLA and NLA have issued an unusual joint statement warning of consequences for tenants if tenant deposit cap is reduced.
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Tenants taking less time to evict but it’s still too long, say landlords
Read how the length of time it takes to evict a tenant in England has reduced over the past four years, but still stands at over five months.
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Why did Hammond continue his attack on landlords, wonders lettings industry
Read how several senior members of the lettings industry have spoken out following the 2018 budget to wonder why Hammond hates landlords.
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Governnment to consider carrot-and-stick approach to longer tenancies
The Residential Landlords Association claims the government is warming to the idea of longer tenancies created by tax breaks, not law.
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