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The top five laws on disrepair and the condition of rented properties

July 28, 2011 by Tessa J Shepperson

And how tenants can enforce them 1. Section 11 of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985 This sets out the legal obligations landlords have towards tenants as regards keeping the property in repair. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Tips and How to Tagged With: disrepair, five things you didn't know

Local Authorities failing to protect vulnerable tenants says new report

July 18, 2011 by Tessa J Shepperson

Housing conditions in the private rented sector An interesting new housing report, prepared by Dr Stephen Battersby for Alison Seabeck MP, Shadow Housing Minister & Karen Buck MP, Shadow Work and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News and comment Tagged With: disrepair, housing statistics, local authority powers, report

Ben Reeve Lewis Friday column

July 15, 2011 by Tessa J Shepperson

[Ben Reeve Lewis regular Friday feature has been temporarily re-named - no news today, just a manifesto for world domination  ...  (Note that Ben's views do not necessarily reflect those of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News and comment Tagged With: disrepair, local authority powers, rogue landlords

Can a tenant be liable for condensation if ventilation is inadequate?

July 12, 2011 by Tessa J Shepperson

A blog clinic question from Alison (not her real name), who asks I'd appreciate opinions on whether the landlord or tenant would typically be held responsible for condensation damage or mould, in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Readers problems Tagged With: disrepair

Regulations on repairs and eviction rights

July 12, 2011 by Tessa J Shepperson

Foundations of landlord and tenant law – part 10 I said last week that I was going to talk about the Rent Act this week. However, on reflection, before I look at the main statutory codes which govern … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundations in Law Tagged With: disrepair, unlawful eviction

Mould problems – can the landlord charge for redecoration?

July 5, 2011 by Tessa J Shepperson

Here is a blog clinic question from Anthony (not his real name): I am a tenant in a rented flat.  Mould has arisen in 1 of my rooms and is now tranfering into my kitchen that is backed onto the wall. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Readers problems Tagged With: disrepair

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