Sub-Letting is an Issue for Landlords and Tenants
As many as one in six (17%) tenants in the UK admit to having rented out part or all of their property to someone who isn’t on the lease agreement, new research by Direct Line for Business has found. A quarter of tenants who sub-let their property didn’t check the terms of their lease to […]
Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Bill Published
The Scottish Government has published its Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Bill, which it says will ensure tenants have more security, stability and predictability when privately renting a home in Scotland. Proposals in the bill include: A more streamlined system with no confusing pre-tenancy notices, modernised grounds for repossession and easier-to-understand tenancy agreements. Legislation which will […]
Landlords Concerned About Rent Arrears
The issue of rent arrears continues to be a major problem for landlords in the UK, according to a recent study by the National Landlords Association (NLA). The research found that as many as a third (32%) have experienced rent arrears in the last 12 months, and that the average amount of outstanding rent owed […]
Government Consults Over New Tenancy Proposals
The Scottish Government has launched a new consultation over plans to give tenants more security of tenure. The New Tenancy for the Private Sector consultation aims to give tenants a greater sense of security, and provides appropriate safeguards for landlords, lenders and investors. Through the proposals landlords must offer a minimum tenancy of six months, […]
Failure to Check can Cause Problems for Landlords
The failure to carry out basic checks on prospective tenants is leaving many UK landlords exposed to potential risks and problems, according to insurance company AXA. AXA’s research found that almost 60% of tenants admit to breaking the terms of their rental agreement, and a third had broken the law in relation to their rental. […]
Consumer Protection Guidance for Lettings Industry
In a move that could help to reduce the number of disputes in the property letting sector, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published guidance for lettings professionals to help improve their understanding of, and compliance with, consumer protection law. The guidance follows the publication last year of a wide-ranging report into the lettings […]
Housing Bill continues progress through Parliament
The Scottish Government’s Housing (Scotland) Bill has recently been through its Stage 1 debate at the Scottish Parliament. During the debate, Housing Minister Margaret Burgess confirmed that the Government will amend the notice period for Right to Buy from three to two years after the date the Bill receives Royal Assent. The Bill, which was […]
