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Government announces changes to Under 35 exceptions to Local Housing Allowance rate

Government announces changes to Under 35 exceptions to Local Housing Allowance rate

In our blog following the budget, we announced that there will be changes to the under 35 exceptions, relating to the LHA rate, which will impact on both Local Housing Allowance and Universal Credit claimants.

Call of the Week: Garden maintenance

Call of the Week: Garden maintenance

This week as the weather begins to brighten up, we were able to assist one of our members with a query relating to the garden of their rental property. It is important to make sure you know where you stand when it comes to the garden to avoid potential disputes over the maintenance and upkeep of the garden.

Roadmap out of Covid restrictions

Roadmap out of Covid restrictions

Call of the Week: Inspections and coronavirus

Call of the Week: Inspections and coronavirus

Where to start with: Renewing a tenancy

Where to start with: Renewing a tenancy

System doesn't support landlords who rent to vulnerable tenants

System doesn't support landlords who rent to vulnerable tenants

Minister Will Quince: How Universal Credit is improving to assist with direct payments of rent

Minister Will Quince: How Universal Credit is improving to assist with direct payments of rent

Call of the week: Types of HMO licence

Call of the week: Types of HMO licence

Khan's call for rent controls would leave London tenants worse off

Khan's call for rent controls would leave London tenants worse off

Leeds landlords-are you a member of Leeds rental standard scheme?

Leeds landlords-are you a member of Leeds rental standard scheme?

Tips and advice for taking on a tenant with a pet

Tips and advice for taking on a tenant with a pet

Rent guarantees could be key to encourage landlords to rent to Universal Credit claimants

Rent guarantees could be key to encourage landlords to rent to Universal Credit claimants

Buy-to-let mortgages update April

Buy-to-let mortgages update April

Renters' Reform Bill Spotlight: Possession grounds and grounds for selling

Renters' Reform Bill Spotlight: Possession grounds and grounds for selling

How to paint like a pro three ways

How to paint like a pro three ways

Damp, condensation and mould in properties - what landlords need to know

Damp, condensation and mould in properties - what landlords need to know