We recently revealed the UK’s possession order hotspots, with landlords in Manchester, St Helens, Liverpool and Birkenhead most likely to see disputes ending up in court. The London boroughs of Croydon and Central London, followed by Stratford, Bromley, Clerkenwell and Shoreditch make up the top 10. Landlords in Wakefield, Wigan, York and Stoke-on-Trent saw very […]
Think you’re stuck with problem tenants? Wakey, wakey! We’re not shouting at you. We know you’re doing what you can, but we’d like to offer a wake-up call to any tenants who are messing you about. We offer a FREE pre-court-action letter, sent directly to your problem tenants, outlining the situation and putting in […]
It’s no surprise that the Conservatives are firmly behind home-ownership, but they’ve also promised a “Better Deal for Renters” which means the end of Section 21 as we know it and the introduction of a lifetime deposit which moves with the tenant. Despite sounding the death knell for Section 21, the Tories claim that under […]
The LegalforLandlords office will close for Christmas on Tuesday 24th December at 12pm. The office will re-open on Thursday 2nd January 2020 at 8am.
Studying the major parties’ manifestos ahead of the election could cause landlords a considerable amount of stress. The Conservatives renew their opposition to the no-fault eviction and declare a drive to promote home-ownership. The Labour meanwhile champions the idea of annual property inspections and £100,000 fines for landlords who commit a single offence. We all […]
It’s not meant to be damp when we’re indoors, but sadly some properties are damp, and when damp conditions persist, mould can grow. Although the exact risks from mould are hard to quantify, health experts generally agree that mould spores aren’t good for us. Which brings us to the question of what to do about […]
We are delighted to announce that LegalforLandlords were awarded the Best Landlord Legal Services Provider at the LIS Awards last night after being shortlisted for this and best Landlord Insurance Provider. In short, we make legal problems less of a problem and more something to learn from. We supply landlords with affordable, high-quality services. These include […]
I remember a conversation, from more than a decade ago, with a woman who was desperately searching for a rental property where her three large dogs would be welcome. She was struggling, and in the end, her situation was only resolved, at the eleventh hour, when she agreed to pay a massive deposit to a […]
Despite the current assault on Section 21, it’s still worth a recap on how the eviction process works. If procedures aren’t followed correctly there are all sorts of delays and issues which can prolong the landlord’s misery and cost more money to sort. You can even be found guilty of harassing your tenants or evicting […]
Did you see these stomach-churning images on the Daily Mail? LegalforLandlords represented the landlord in gaining possession of his property after a nightmare tenant left it in a disgraceful state. Sim Sekhon, LforL Managing Director, commented: “These images are shocking, but it’s unfortunately not unusual. This case really illustrates the importance of having a robust […]
At LegalforLandlords HQ, we never miss out on the opportunity to dress up. Another fantastic effort from the team for Halloween this year. Even in our creepy costumes we’re still a friendly and approachable bunch!
The Property Ombudsman (TPO) offers the following advice relating to the possibility of a fraudulent reference – check, check and check again. Their message is that it’s all too easy to be taken in by something that looks genuine. One of their case studies reads like a whodunnit, with false trails laid by crafty tenants […]
Please find below our Agent, Landlord and Tenant October Newsletters containing all that is new in the property world. October 2019 – Newsletter – Agents October 2019 – Newsletter – Landlords October 2019 – Newsletter – Tenants
With winter on the way, it’s natural to be thinking about the most economical way to heat and light your home. Most of us are aware that the different utility providers have a range of tariffs and that switching is possible. We know insulation measures can cut fuel costs, but as a tenant, what rights […]
It’s standard practice for a landlord or agent to ask you to pay a deposit when you agree to a tenancy. When you leave the property, providing you haven’t caused any damage to the property or failed to pay your rent or bills, you’ll get the deposit back. The deposit gives the landlord or agent […]
On Saturday 5th of October, our very own Noel took part in a skydive at North London Skydiving Centre, jumping from a hair-raising 15,000 ft. The purpose of of the Skydive was to raise money for two amazing causes: to financially assist unsound but bright nursing students in Kerala with their education, and to help […]
We offer a FREE pre-court-action letter, sent directly to your problem tenants, outlining the situation and putting in black and white what the next steps will be if they don’t vacate your property. If you want, you can continue to chase the monies owed by problem tenants, but we know that a letter from LegalforLandlords […]
When you decided to become a landlord, did you research your target market? I know that many in property rental are focused, but I suspect that plenty of landlords drifted into the business without clear direction. With property one of the few investments delivering decent returns, that’s understandable. You sort your buy-to-let purchase and think […]
We’re delighted to announce that LegalforLandlords has been shortlisted in two categories at this Year’s National LIS Awards held by the National Landlord Investment Show. Best Landlord Legal Services Provider Best Landlord Insurance Provider The National Awards show will take place on 21st November in London’s Grosvenor House Hotel to celebrate the private rented sector. […]
You may have spotted the case of a tenant ordered to repay more than £100,000 in profits he’d made by unlawfully letting the council property he tenanted. It made the headlines because of the eye-watering sums involved, but the detail is also revealing. The subletting had been going on since 2013, and the vehicle used […]
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