In this Vlog, we are asked by a landlord if his tenant's failure to allow access to carry out the annual gas safety check will prevent him from using section 21 at a later date. Landlords … [Read more...]
Failing to serve a gas safety certificate before tenants move in is not fatal to s21 claims says Court of Appeal
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...]