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With new on-the-spot fines of £7,000 for category one hazards – rising to a maximum of £40,000 – it is essential you remain on top of all your responsibilities when it comes to health and safety in your rental homes..
Landlords who served section 21 or section 8 eviction notices before the Renters’ Rights Act was introduced on 1st May, have until 31st July to apply to the court for possession. Student landlords with qualifying tenancies also have until the same date to use the special two-month notice period granted under ground 4a.
