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12 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Landlord Licensing - drop-in events to be part of formal consultation](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/_licensing-400x310.png)
Another council is consulting about a controversial selective licensing scheme. North Lincolnshire council says the proposed scheme is “designed to improve housing...
11 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Guidance for landlords: 5 top tips for navigating responsibilities](/upload/images/adv-2021/sponsored-content/The%20Mortgage%20Works/Company%20Director.jpg)
Landlords play a crucial role in providing safe and comfortable housing for tenants while also managing rental properties effectively. Staying informed...
01 March 2024
From: Sponsored Content
![Landlord Alert - warning about defective CO alarms sold online](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Propcert%20March%20blog%202%20-%20Why%20carbon%20monoxide%20alarms%20are%20important%20.jpg)
The think tank Policy Connect is warning that landlords have reported that sub-standard carbon monoxide alarms are persistently available online, leaving...
17 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Landlords Suffer Huge Numbers of Tenancy Breaches](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/EvictionNotice-400x310.png)
Direct Line is highlighting the importance of residential landlords having their properties inspected regularly, with research revealing 83 per cent of...
13 January 2024
From: Legislation & Compliance
![Fire Alarm - landlords and tenants urged to know fire rights](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Propcert%20March%20blog%202%20-%20Why%20carbon%20monoxide%20alarms%20are%20important%20.jpg)
A fire and rescue service is urging tenants to know their rights when it comes to fire safety. Warwickshire Fire and Rescue...
05 October 2023
From: Breaking News
![Tips for Renters - are you advising your tenants this way?](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Section%2021%20use%20found%20to%20be%20overstated.jpg)
A loans company, Moneyboat, has issued a series of tips for renters before and during their tenancies. It claims that by avoiding...
18 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![Council slammed for thousands of social housing safety failings](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/DamagedProperty-400x310.png)
A council that is often outspoken in its criticism of rogue private landlords has been slammed for literally thousands of health...
01 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![Stricter fire regulations make inventories more important - claim](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Propcert%20March%20blog%202%20-%20Why%20carbon%20monoxide%20alarms%20are%20important%20.jpg)
A trade body says inventories are set to play an increasingly important role in the private rental sector as fire regulations...
12 May 2023
From: Breaking News
![Free landlord training ahead of critical May 31 deadline](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/LearningAgent-400x310.png)
A lettings agency chief is operating a course to help landlords meet new requirements imposed by the Welsh Government. Landlords in Wales...
12 May 2023
From: Breaking News
![Shelter claims more evictions for tenants who demand repairs](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Eviction-400x310.png)
Shelter claims that private renters who complained to their landlord, letting agent or local council in the last three years were...
30 March 2023
From: Breaking News
![What Is Let To Let?](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/ToLetBoard-400x310.png)
Instead of selling your current home and buying a new one, you could look at letting out your own home and...
25 March 2023
From: Agent Advice
![UPDATE: New How To Rent guide just released by government](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/LettingAgent-400x310.png)
A new How To Rent guide has been released today by the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. Trade bodies were...
24 March 2023
From: Breaking News
![How To Rent guide - new date for updated version](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/shutterstock_772014820.jpg)
The government has indicated that the delayed publication of the latest How To Rent document is to be Friday March 24. The...
20 March 2023
From: Breaking News
![Landlord Alert - new How To Rent guide to be issued Friday](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/RentOnlineSearch-400x310.png)
A new How To Rent guide is to be issued on Friday, according to a government communication with the National Residential...
14 March 2023
From: Breaking News
![HMO House of Horrors landlord hit with fine](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Fine-3-400x310.png)
The landlord of a property dubbed a “house of horrors” by Barking and Dagenham council enforcement officers has been ordered to...
09 March 2023
From: Breaking News
![Politician hails “transformation” of private rental sector](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Estate_Agent1-400x310.png)
What has been billed as the bigger change ever to housing law in Wales comes into force today and is described...
01 December 2022
From: Breaking News
![Rent Controls - most landlords staying the course in Scotland](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews2-400x310.png)
Scottish landlords have been targeted with a raft of restrictive legislation in recent years but most are staying the course and...
26 November 2022
From: Agent Advice
![Mystery over when rental reforms will become law](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews3-400x310.png)
The government has once again declined to give any meaningful timetable for the introduction of the Renters Reform Bill. At the end...
04 November 2022
From: Breaking News
![Landlords urged to note new health and safety legislation](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Energy%20and%20Green%20Homes/alarm400x310.jpg)
Mendip District Council is warning landlords to comply with changes to Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations - or face a...
26 October 2022
From: Breaking News
![Latest alarm laws risk overwhelming landlords - warning](/upload/images/library/CO%20and%20smoke%20alarms400x310.jpg)
Landlords risk being overwhelmed and deterred by the volume of changing legislation surrounding the private rental sector, a PropTech entrepreneur warns. Jonathan...
23 September 2022
From: Breaking News
![Shamplina Speaks – Challenging Access on Gas Safety](/upload/images/library/GasBoiler-400x310.png)
This week (September 12-18) marks the twelfth annual Gas Safety Week. All landlords renting properties with gas appliances have a legal duty...
10 September 2022
From: The Big Issues
![Gas Safety Week: 5 Essential Gas Safety Tips to Help Landlords Keep Their Properties Safe](/upload/images/Developments%20%26%20Projects/Construction%20and%20Maintenance/boiler-gas-safety-check.jpg)
Gas Safety Week begins next Monday (September 12) and, in light of that, the team at Ideal Heating have provided some...
07 September 2022
From: Legislation, Regulation & Compliance
![Activists want Labour chiefs to hear case for selective licensing](/upload/images/library/LandlordLicensing-4-400x310.jpg)
Activists in the Acorn group is hoping to attract Labour councillors who run Leeds to a meeting next week, which will...
19 August 2022
From: Breaking News
![Council is latest to advise landlords to improve safety - or else](/upload/images/library/Health%26Safety400x310.png)
Landlords in Carlisle are being urged to put in place safety measures to protect their tenants with the local council join...
19 August 2022
From: Breaking News
![New guidance on smoke and carbon monoxide alarms](/upload/images/library/CO%20and%20smoke%20alarms400x310.jpg)
The government has issued detailed guidance ahead of a change in the law around smoke and carbon monoxide alarms coming into...
03 August 2022
From: Breaking News
![Free guide to help landlords understand upcoming rental reforms](/upload/images/library/HappyLandlord-400x310.jpg)
A group of health and safety experts has created a guide to help landlords understand major rental reform being introduced in...
28 July 2022
From: Breaking News
![Agent Advice To Landlords - how to optimise your investment](/upload/images/library/HappyAgentHoldingKeys-400x310.jpg)
London-focussed lettings agency Douglas & Gordon gives its rundown on what new landlords should know to get the most out of...
02 July 2022
From: Agent Advice
![Six things to consider before letting out an Airbnb this summer](/upload/images/library/airbnb-logo400x310.png)
With over 40 million Airbnb users across Europe and the US, and approximately 250,000 listings in the UK alone, the short-term...
25 June 2022
From: Agent Advice
![Landlord Alert - New Carbon Monoxide alarm requirements coming](/upload/images/Developments%20%26%20Projects/Construction%20and%20Maintenance/Alarm-400x310.png)
The government is pondering beefing up mandatory alarm requirements which landlords have to meet in England. Until now private landlords have to...
23 May 2022
From: Breaking News
![Landlords look out: Nine key changes in 2022](/upload/images/Seasonal%20%26%20Holidays/2022Diary-400x310.png)
Whether you own a leasehold or freehold property, if you’re an HMO landlord who rents out rooms, individual flats or even...
23 April 2022
From: The Big Issues
![Landlord Alert - new smoke and carbon monoxide rules are imminent](/upload/images/Logos/NAEA-ARLA-Propertymark-400x310.jpg)
An industry trade body is alerting landlords that new smoke and carbon monoxide alarm rules are likely to be introduced soon -...
20 April 2022
From: Breaking News
![Tenants given 15 questions to ask landlords and agents](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/house-prices400x310.png)
A controversial PropTech rental platform has issued a list of questions and issues to check when tenants rent from a landlord...
12 April 2022
From: Breaking News
![Seven landlords removed from lettings register by council](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/LandlordStressed-400x310.png)
Local media in Scotland report that no fewer than seven landlords have been struck off the register of landlords operating in...
08 March 2022
From: Breaking News
![One in four landlords are baffled by changing regulations](/upload/images/Rental%20Market/LandlordStressed-400x310.png)
Almost exactly a quarter of landlords questioned in a survey admit to being baffled by the constantly changing regulations surrounding the...
24 February 2022
From: Breaking News
![Call for action ahead of new Carbon Monoxide alarm laws](/upload/images/library/Carbon-monoxide-alarm400x31.png)
A lettings sector trade body is calling for action now by landlords and agents ahead of laws extending the need for...
31 January 2022
From: Breaking News
![Five Things You Need To Consider About Your Airbnb](/upload/images/Logos/Airbnb-Alt-400x310.jpg)
With over 40m Airbnb users across Europe and the US, and approximately 250,000 listings in the UK alone, the short-term accommodation...
29 January 2022
From: Top tips & guides
![An Agency's Top Tips for a Smooth Lettings Process](/upload/images/Rental%20Market/smoke%20alarm.png)
For landlords looking to find tenants fast, London-based lettings agency Douglas & Gordon has put together a 12 tip guide to ensure landlords have a smooth letting process – perfect for...
29 January 2022
From: Agent Advice
![Awareness campaign for landlords as law change approaches](/upload/images/library/Law400x310.png)
A national awareness campaign has been launched to prepare landlords for the implementation of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 on...
18 January 2022
From: Breaking News
![Landlords given five top tips to reduce winter boiler problems](/upload/images/library/GasBoiler-400x310.png)
Landlords have been issued with five top tips on how to use heating systems more efficiently and safely in a bid...
16 December 2021
From: Breaking News
![Council launches consultation on three licensing regimes](/upload/images/library/LandlordLicensing-4-400x310.jpg)
A council is consulting over a range of private rental sector measures. Leicester council is proposing a range of measures requiring landlords...
03 December 2021
From: Breaking News
![Carbon Monoxide alarms must be fitted in private rentals with gas boilers](/upload/images/library/Carbon-monoxide-alarm400x31.png)
The government has announced that carbon monoxide alarms must be fitted in all private rental properties with fixed appliances such as...
24 November 2021
From: Breaking News
![Is Buy To Let Over? Not yet it isn’t…](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/Property-Target-400x310.jpg)
The demise of the buy to let market has been much predicted over recent years. Major tax changes, a three per...
20 November 2021
From: Tax & Finance
![Urgent warning over new smoke and CO alarm regulations](/upload/images/library/CO%20and%20smoke%20alarms400x310.jpg)
A warning has gone out to landlords with properties in Scotland regarding legislation coming into effect in early 2022. Trade association SELECT is...
07 October 2021
From: Breaking News
![Five Top Tips for landlords for Gas Safety Week](/upload/images/library/GasSafeRegister400x310.jpg)
It’s Gas Safety Week and supplier Ideal Heating has produced five top tips for landlords. - 1. Check your appliances for warning signs -...
13 September 2021
From: Breaking News
![Rental sector ahead of the game on carbon monoxide detectors](/upload/images/library/Carbon-monoxide-alarm400x31.png)
Landlords appear to be well ahead of the game when it comes to carbon monoxide detectors. For around six years it’s been...
10 September 2021
From: Breaking News
![Radical shake up likely for private rental sector in N Ireland](/img/default/llt.png)
It looks certain that a substantial number of pro-tenant reforms are to be introduced in Northern Ireland in the near future. A...
09 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![MPs start carbon monoxide campaign to alert ‘new landlords’](/img/default/llt.png)
MPs have launched a campaign called ‘Carbon Monoxide Safe 4 Summer’ to highlight concerns over risks associated with the poisonous gas. They...
28 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Legal Wrap: a summary of law changes impacting landlords](/img/default/llt.png)
Landlord Today readers will be more than aware that legal changes happen often these days, and it can be understandably challenging...
14 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![New guidance given to first time landlords](/img/default/llt.png)
The Association of Residential Landlords Association - part of Propertymark - has issued guidance to first time landlords letting out property. Check...
10 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Jail for landlord and shop owner after death of tenant](/img/default/llt.png)
Two men - one a landlord, the other a shopkeeper- have been jailed after being found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter. Mushtaq...
23 February 2021
From: Breaking News
![Suspended jail term for landlord failing to maintain gas appliances](/img/default/llt.png)
A landlord has been sentenced for failing to maintain gas appliances at a rental property in accordance with the law. Swansea magistrates’...
19 February 2021
From: Breaking News
![Alert for landlords over dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning](/img/default/llt.png)
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms - a critical issue for landlords in light of recent legislation - are back in the...
27 January 2021
From: Breaking News
![Carbon monoxide alarm regulations to be beefed up](/img/default/llt.png)
There may be new and stricter legal requirements on the way for private landlords with regards to carbon monoxide alarm installation...
23 November 2020
From: Breaking News
![Periodic inspections – what should you be looking for?](/img/default/llt.png)
Periodic inspections of your property are just as important for landlords as the inventory check at the start of the tenancy....
29 October 2020
From: Legislation, Regulation & Compliance
![Carbon Monoxide detectors – What is the law on replacing expired alarms?](/img/default/llt.png)
As all those responsible for managing property will be only too aware, landlords have many obligations under the laws and regulations...
29 October 2020
From: Legislation, Regulation & Compliance
![10 Essential Safety Requirements For New Landlords](/img/default/llt.png)
With new regulations and rules now in place for landlords, our in-house property experts outline their 10 essential safety requirements for...
29 October 2020
From: Legislation & Compliance
![Top tips to make your properties ‘gas secure’](/img/default/llt.png)
Gas Safety Week is an annual event, that took place 14-20 September in 2020 and aims to raise awareness of gas safety...
29 October 2020
From: Legislation, Regulation & Compliance
![Smoke alarms alert - are landlords keeping up with the law?](/img/default/llt.png)
Over two million homes in England - that’s almost one in 10 - do not have a working smoke alarm according...
05 October 2020
From: Breaking News
![Gas Safety Week: Top tips to make your properties ‘gas secure’](/img/default/llt.png)
Landlords are being reminded this week that they are responsible for the safety of their tenants, as part of Gas Safety...
15 September 2020
From: Breaking News
![Servicing your tenants right: Five tips to enhance your credibility as a landlord](/img/default/llt.png)
If the private rental sector and sharing economy is to continue to thrive, regular engagement with your tenants is required to...
27 February 2020
From: Breaking News
![Here is how to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning](/img/default/llt.png)
Following last week's announcement by the Welsh government that it plans to introduce new regulations to combat carbon monoxide poisoning, here are a...
20 January 2020
From: Breaking News
![New regulations to combat carbon monoxide poisoning](/img/default/llt.png)
An assembly member has welcomed the introduction of legislation for carbon monoxide detectors in rented homes in Wales. The Welsh Government says new...
17 January 2020
From: Breaking News
![Top tips for new student landlords](/img/default/llt.png)
Student property remains one of the most lucrative investments available to landlords, with sky-high double-digit yields currently on offer in many...
09 January 2020
From: Breaking News
![Preparing for property emergencies](/img/default/llt.png)
Britain has faced terrible flooding this year. Floods and other property emergency can take minutes to occur and years to remedy....
23 December 2019
From: Breaking News
![Battery-powered smoke alarms failed in more than a third of property fires](/img/default/llt.png)
As you will undoubtedly know, it is a legal requirement to ensure your rental property has adequate smoke detectors installed. Some landlords...
02 December 2019
From: Breaking News
![Be aware of the silent killer](/img/default/llt.png)
To mark Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, landlords are being reminded that they have a legal obligation to keep tenants safe by...
20 November 2019
From: Breaking News
![Top tips to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning](/img/default/llt.png)
A high number of people are at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning this winter as they do not have a CO...
20 November 2019
From: Breaking News
![Landlords: Do you know your health and safety obligations?](/img/default/llt.png)
Private landlords have long been expected to keep their properties to a reasonable standard, but up until fairly recently what this...
01 November 2019
From: Breaking News
![Top tips to help prevent carbon monoxide poisoning](/img/default/llt.png)
Many people are at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, particularly if they do not have a CO alarm in their property. UK...
24 September 2019
From: Breaking News
![Top tips for staying gas safe](/img/default/llt.png)
Landlords are being reminded that they are responsible for the safety of their tenants ahead of Gas Safety Week. The annual event,...
13 September 2019
From: Breaking News
![A high number of private renters living in ‘hazardous homes’ – Citizens Advice](/img/default/llt.png)
Citizens Advice has called for more regulation of the private rented sector after research revealed that hundreds of thousands of tenants...
27 June 2019
From: Breaking News
![Almost half of tenants claim poor health due to condition of their home](/img/default/llt.png)
Nearly half of tenants in the UK claim to have suffered health problems and injury as a direct result of conditions...
01 April 2019
From: Breaking News
![What issues can cause a property to be classed unfit under new law?](/img/default/llt.png)
The new Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 will be introduced from tomorrow giving tenants the tenants the right to...
19 March 2019
From: Breaking News
![New ‘Let it, don’t forget it’ fire safety campaign launched](/img/default/llt.png)
A new fire safety campaign urging private sector landlords and letting agents to always abide by the law and install smoke...
01 March 2019
From: Breaking News
![New tenant packs could help save lives](/img/default/llt.png)
New tenant packs designed to help landlords raise awareness of fire and carbon monoxide dangers have been launched by Aico Ltd. Aico,...
15 February 2019
From: Breaking News
![Top tips to help prevent carbon monoxide poisoning](/img/default/llt.png)
One in three Brits are at risk of from carbon monoxide poisoning this winter as they do not have a CO...
01 February 2019
From: Breaking News
![New app launched to help you manage your buy-to-let portfolio](/img/default/llt.png)
A new app has been launched to support landlords and ensure that they understand the complex landscape of residential property legislation,...
21 January 2019
From: Breaking News
![Here’s how to ensure your next property purchase is gas safe](/img/default/llt.png)
If you are planning to add to your property portfolio, it is important to ensure that the property is gas safe. Here’s...
03 January 2019
From: Breaking News
![How landlords can protect their property in cold weather](/img/default/llt.png)
Winter is now very definitely here and the weather is only going to get harsher, possibly a lot harsher, before spring...
14 December 2018
From: Breaking News
![Top tips for first-time landlords](/img/default/llt.png)
Letting a home can be an intimidating task if you’re doing it for the first time. You may have deliberately entered...
06 December 2018
From: Sponsored Content
![BOILER COVER](/img/default/llt.png)
Landlord Gas Safety Certificate: How to Keep Your Tenants Safe There are plenty of safety considerations when renting out a property. Arguably,...
21 November 2018
From: Sponsored Content
![Gas Safety Week: Tips for staying gas safe](/img/default/llt.png)
Landlords are being reminded this week that they are responsible for the safety of their tenants, as part of Gas Safety...
18 September 2018
From: Breaking News
![Fire safety regulations: are you aware of your responsibilities as a landlord?](/img/default/llt.png)
As a landlord, it goes without saying that you must keep the property you provide your tenants with safe and free...
11 September 2018
From: Breaking News
![Landlord to be prosecuted after 31 beds found in ‘appalling’ three-bedroom house](/img/default/llt.png)
A landlord faces prosecution after police found he had squeezed 31 beds into a very overcrowded three-bedroom house that had just...
13 August 2018
From: Breaking News
![Government slammed for failing to act on report that suggests improvements to PRS](/img/default/llt.png)
The government has been criticised for continuing to drag its heels over taking on key recommendations made in a recent report...
05 July 2018
From: Breaking News
![Letting agents accused of failing tenants](/img/default/llt.png)
Letting agents are being accused of failing tenants, after a small group of cowboy agents showed prospective tenants around mouldy properties...
05 July 2018
From: Breaking News
![How much do you know about landlords’ rights and responsibilities?](/img/default/llt.png)
As a private landlord you are bound by specific housing legislation, which provide tenants with certain basic rights. From keeping your property...
18 June 2018
From: Breaking News
![Celebrities back campaign to make homes safer](/img/default/llt.png)
Singer Midge Ure and West End actress Carley Stenson have backed a campaign attempting to make homes in this country safer. Ure...
11 June 2018
From: Breaking News
![Accidental landlords are confused over rental responsibilities](/img/default/llt.png)
When it comes to rental responsibilities during a tenancy, there remains some confusion among so-called ‘accidental landlords’ when it comes to...
22 May 2018
From: Breaking News
![Government urged to focus on improving conditions in the PRS](/img/default/llt.png)
The government must focus on urgently improving dangerous housing conditions across the country after new figures revealed that thousands of private...
17 April 2018
From: Breaking News
![Landlord faces action after tenants die from carbon monoxide poisoning](/img/default/llt.png)
The landlord of a north London property where two men died of a suspected carbon monoxide leak on Sunday faces a...
11 April 2018
From: Breaking News
![Councils restricted by new licensing conditions on private rented homes](/img/default/llt.png)
Councils cannot use selective licensing conditions to impose new standards on private rented homes, the Court of Appeal ruled yesterday. The case...
22 February 2018
From: Breaking News
![Are you assured of compliance?](/img/default/llt.png)
There is a lot for landlords to consider when letting a property and what is required often relates to the date...
20 November 2017
From: Breaking News
![Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms – have your say](/img/default/llt.png)
The government’s decision to review the effectiveness of the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 will have an impact...
17 November 2017
From: Breaking News
![MPs call for carbon monoxide alarms to be fitted in all homes to let](/img/default/llt.png)
Buy-to-let landlords across the UK should be responsible for the installation of carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, according to a new report. Under...
10 November 2017
From: Breaking News
![Could you spot a household carbon monoxide leak?](/img/default/llt.png)
Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless, tasteless, non-irritant and therefore undetectable gas, which is why more than half of Britons would...
06 November 2017
From: Breaking News
![New rules for landlords in Wales – have your say](/img/default/llt.png)
The Welsh government is currently seeking views on proposed regulations, made under section 94 of the act, for determining if a...
18 October 2017
From: Breaking News
![Around 1.6 million rental homes at risk from carbon monoxide poisoning](/img/default/llt.png)
Almost a third of rental properties in the UK are potentially at risk from carbon monoxide poisoning, according to new research. The study, carried...