Landlord and tenant law is becoming increasingly consumer orientated. There is consumer legislation now relating to standards of advertising and service, fairness of legal agreements, and tenants rights for breaches of contract.
However these rights are not well known as they are scattered through many different acts and regulations. So last September I asked David Smith to do a workshop on consumer law.
This was filmed and I am in the process of turning this into an online course. It has some REALLY important points in it so this will be valuable training for all in the PRS.
The course will be launched very soon. If you would like to be notified please click here.
But what happened on the blog last week?
Monday
Is this three year fixed term tenancy granted to a French family unfair?
A rather long blog clinic question where a French tenant wonders if a three year fixed term is inherently unfair. See what advice was given here …
Tuesday
Warning to Landlords – beware Sheriffs using illegal eviction procedures
We had a LOT of comments here – 30 at the time of writing – so this is obviously a sensitive topic. Take a look and join in the conversation here …
Wednesday
Grounds for Eviction – the General Principles
The second part of our new series on eviction grounds. Read it here …
Thursday
Landlords to challenge controversial new tax laws in the courts
Two landlords have set up a crowdfunding page and are looking to challenge ‘clause 24’ by way of Judicial Review. Read all about it here …
Friday
Ben Reeve Lewis Friday Newsround # 235
News items on government stitch-ups, posh garages and conspiracy theories. Take a look here …
Further Reading
- Find out who the Tory MPs are who voted down the right for tenants to have homes fit to live in
- An official update on the Clause 24 campaign on Property 118
- Useful article from ARLA on right to rent checks
- Land Registry issues warning on new property scam
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