Latest articles by Sally Walmsley
With 90,000 families facing poverty due to LHA rates now is time to lift the freeze
With a new study claiming 90,000 families will be pushed into poverty by the Government’s decision to freeze Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates, the NRLA is calling for levels to be pegged to market rents.
No punches pulled as Renters’ Rights Bill back in Lords
A hard-hitting briefing, outlining the potentially devastating consequences of the Renters’ Rights Bill has been issued to Peers ahead of Second Reading on Tuesday.
NRLA podcast: Leasehold and succession planning
In the latest episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco take a look the issue of leasehold and the importance of succession planning.
Share your story to get your voice heard where it counts
Dedicated to representing landlords in both Westminster and Cardiff Bay, the NRLA is committed to championing landlords’ rights and promoting reform that is fair to both landlords and tenants. We are now asking for you to share your personal stories when it comes to the Renters' Rights Bill and how it will affect you and your business, to strengthen our arguments to Government.
Firms suspended over failing wall insulation as remediation package announced
Poor-quality wall insulation installed under Energy Company Obligation 4 (ECO4) and Great British Insulation Scheme will be removed and replaced following complaints.
Renters’ Rights Bill moves up to Lords
The Renters’ Rights Bill has been given its First Reading in the House of Lords, meaning it is now ready or Peers to debate.
NRLA leads industry coalition objecting to Renters' Rights amendment
Organisations from across the private rented sector, led by the NRLA, have joined forces to object to Government plans to limit the amount of rent landlords can take up front.
Police warning over fake document scam
Landlords are being reminded to double check tenants’ documents with their employers after a series of fake payslips were presented to a number of London landlords.
New Renters’ Rights amendments announced
A number of amendments to the proposed Renters’ Rights Bill have been announced ahead of report stage in the Commons next week. The series of amendments include proposed changes to the amount a landlord can take in advance rent, an additional caveat to the student possession ground and new rules on rent repayment orders.
Renters' Rights amendment could make it harder for vulnerable tenants to find a home
Vulnerable tenants could find it more difficult to find a home if the Government accepts a new amendment to the Renters' Rights Bill restricting the amount of rent landlords can take in advance to just a month.
