This post is written by housing barrister Justin Bates who led for the successful landlord in this case. In Trecarrell House Ltd v Rouncefield the Court of Appeal has held (by 2 to 1) that a … [Read more...]
The End of Section 21 – Protecting Your Position: Property Condition
This is part of a series of articles for landlords on preparing for the removal of the no-fault ground for possession under section 21. Part 3. The Property Condition One of the big complaints made … [Read more...]
More grief for landlords on gas certificates and section 21
Note - this decision has now been overturned by the Court of Appeal - see the report here. ========== A year ago I reported the case of Caridon Property Ltd v Monty Shooltz. This held that, for … [Read more...]
Are agents under a managed service entitled to charge a fee if their gas engineers are not used?
Here is a question to the blog clinic from Alistair who is a landlord My letting agent - on a fully managed service - has introduced an 'admin charge' of £24 for 'processing a Gas Safety Certificate … [Read more...]
Do we have to give notice to leave if the landlord is in breach?
Here is a question to the blog clinic from Mark who is a tenant Our current tenancy agreement finishes in November 2014. There is a two month notice period for both parties after the initial 10 … [Read more...]
Landlords responsibility for gas safety certificates for appliances in communal areas
Here is a question to the blog clinic from Josh who works for a letting agency: I work for a letting agency, we manage a flat on behalf of an 'out of town' landlord. The block contains 8 flats in … [Read more...]