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Call of the month: Dealing with bed bugs in rentals
This month we were able to help one of our members with an issue they had at one of their properties regarding pests. The tenants reported they had bed bugs at the property. Our landlord had never dealt with this issue before, and wanted to know how to correctly approach the issue. They gave our landlord support team a quick call.
Challenging rent increases: is the tribunal ready for rental reform?
Our Head of Policy, James Wood, explains the role of the property tribunal, how it comes to its decisions – and why greater resource for the tribunal is an essential part of the court reforms needed alongside the Renters’ Rights Bill.
Meet the Speakers: Zoopla's Richard Donnell on why landlords should not fear the Renters' Rights Bill
Leading market analyst Richard Donnell of property platform Zoopla is one of the speakers at the NRLA Landlord Conference in November. He talks to Sanjeev Shetty about why good landlords do not need to fear legislation change.
Rent controls would be a disaster for tenants
A third of private sector landlords would sell properties they let if rent controls were introduced, according to new research.
Hardship tests: Separating substance from speculation
Recent claims that the Government plans to introduce ‘French-style’ hardship tests to the possession process have, understandably, raised concerns within the landlord community. But how reliable are these reports? Senior public affairs officer, Eleanor Bateman, considers the rumours.
NRLA on Tour: New dates added
Hundreds of landlords have already attended the NRLA’s free ‘NRLA on Tour’ events with new dates now added to the calendar in Aberystwyth, Southampton, and Manchester. The events invite a line-up of expert speakers and exhibitors to share knowledge and expertise with delegates, as well as giving landlords the opportunity to hear directly from NRLA CEO, Ben Beadle.
Course of the month: Managing Property and Residential Lettings Level 3 Certificate
This month we shine a spotlight on one of the nationally recognised courses available through the award-winning NRLA Training Academy. The Managing Property and Residential Lettings Level 3 Certificate offers a comprehensive guide to understanding the responsibilities of owning a property, from preparing it for letting to setting up the tenancy agreement and managing the let.
Staying out for the summer - how to protect your property
Summer has arrived - at long last - and with it the holiday season. With many landlords, and tenants, taking a break in August we look at steps you can take to make sure your rental properties are safe and tenancies run smoothly while you are away.
NRLA backs calls for better standards – not more red tape
The NRLA has added its voice to calls for positive change to drive rogue landlords from the sector. In its role as a member of the Lettings Advisory Board it has helped craft recommendations to Government - explaining the Government’s plan for a new landlord database is ‘an opportunity to create transparency of property safety and drive rogue landlords from the sector’.
From rental reform to housing emergency: Scotland’s experience
In May, the Scottish Government declared a national housing emergency, swiftly attributing the crisis to UK Government budget cuts, the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rate freeze and Brexit-related labour shortages. However, the roots of the problem may lie closer to home. Eleanor Bateman explains more.
