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Renters’ Rights Bill: October date for Lords
The Renters’ Rights Bill will return to the House of Lords on 14th October – the next step towards Royal Assent, when it will move into law. The Bill is in the final stage of Parliamentary scrutiny, what is commonly known as “ping-pong”, with discussion bouncing between the Commons and the Lords as MPs and Peers cross the ‘i’s and cross the ‘t’s when it comes to the finer detail of the new rules. Public affairs officer Joshua Helm-Cowley explains more.
Call of the month - fire safety
This month's call, we hear from a landlord concerned about what steps they need to take regarding the fire safety of their HMO.
Register for Self Assessment ahead of October deadline
As the deadline for registering for self assessment looms, the NRLA has a host of resources to help you remain compliant.
Safe 2 partners with inventory platform No Letting Go
NRLA compliance arm Safe2 has partnered with leading inventory firm No Letting Go to allow users of both services to manage safety checks, inventories, and reporting all in one place. Safe2 and No Letting Go customers can now use the Kaptur app to schedule and log reports and safety checks, with Safe2 users benefiting from a 10% discount when purchasing No Letting Go’s professional inventory reports.
Clarity needed on Decent Homes plan
The NRLA is calling for more clarity on the Decent Homes Standard, as it is set to be introduced as part of the Renters' Rights Bill, including a clear set of rules
Meet the Trainer: Rob Wylie
Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of fire safety is essential for all property professionals. The NRLA’s popular Fire Safety for Landlords course is delivered by Rob Wylie, a fire safety expert with a decade of experience in the industry. As part of our Meet the Trainer series, he shares his journey from the classroom to consultant.
Goodlord becomes NRLA tenant referencing partner - with exclusive rates for members
The UK’s leading lettings services provider, Goodlord is now the NRLA’s new referencing partner.
Could the ECO4 energy grant scheme be extended?
A Government grant scheme offering cash for energy efficiency upgrades could be extended by up to nine months, giving landlords longer to apply for funding. The Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) scheme is scheduled to end on 31st March next year with the Government now consulting on the extension to ensure as many households as possible benefit from grants, as well as giving policymakers time to develop successor schemes.
Changes to EICR regulations: What do I need to know?
Amendments to electrical safety rules affecting the private rented sector (PRS) are set to be introduced this November – with increased fines for getting things wrong. The changes are part of a broader package of reforms that will extend the Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) regulations to social housing.
Renters' Rights: Landlords and tenants left in the dark on rollout
A minimum six-month lead-in period is vital to allow landlords to prepare for the Renters’ Rights Bill, the NRLA has warned. We are arguing that without a clear timetable for change the sector risks being plunged into a period of confusion and chaos, with tenants set to be the ultimate losers.
