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NRLA to hold inaugural conference
Housing minister Eddie Hughes MP will address the NRLA’s first conference on November 15th. Presented by Radio 4 Money Box presenter Paul Lewis it will feature a range of expert speakers.
NRLA addresses Ministers on Decent Homes plans
NRLA proposals for a new Decent Homes Standard - including plans for a 'Property Passport' have been the focus of a meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the PRS.
Blog: Queen's Speech - NRLA in talks with number 10
Following the Queen's Speech earlier this month NRLA bosses have been invited to Number 10 to discuss the implications of the announcements, the latest on the Decent Homes Standard and court reform.
Rules change on smoke and CO2 detectors
Landlords' responsibilities with regards to smoke and CO2 detectors have changed. Landlords are now responsible for repair of smoke alarms throughout the term of the tenancy.
Fundraising walk in memory of friend and colleague John
A team of NRLA colleagues will walk 26 miles to raise money for Macmillan in memory of John Stewart. The 12-strong team will take on the Lake District Mighty Hike around Ullswater on June 18.
NRLA Podcast: Queen's Speech Special
In a special edition of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords, presenters Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco discuss the recent Queen's Speech and the implications of the announcements for landlords.
Dementia Action Week: Improving your rental
May saw the 2022 Dementia Action Week, an annual campaign run by the Alzheimer's Society. The NRLA continues to work with the society as part of our campaigns work.
MyDeposits shares ultimate garden guide
With summer just around the corner NRLA partners mydeposits has created a new guide to gardens - and how to avoid any problems that may arise over care and maintenance.
Movewise: Selling with sitting tenants
If you need to sell, think carefully before you consider giving your tenants notice. Sitting tenants can be a selling point, says Adam Coffin, property advisor at NRLA partner Movewise.
Expert Blog: How to prevent cleaning disputes
Deposit disputes can lead to unforeseen costs, worries and delays. Disputes over cleaning are among the most common. Here Sandy Bastin of TDS reveals what to do to protect yourself.
Your latest local licensing update
Our licensing update this month takes a look at the usual roundup of licensing news and consultations on the horizon with proposals for new schemes put forward in Nottingham and Portsmouth.
Your training and events update for June
We are welcoming back some in-person classroom courses this month to complement our comprehensive eLearning and eClassroom courses, along with our national and regional webinars.
Help and advice
Call of the month: Tenant Fees Ban
It has now been three years since the introduction of the Tenant Fees Act in England, yet we still take calls from landlords unsure of their position. This month's caller wanted to know more about zero deposit schemes.
Forum spotlight: Nesting bees - who is responsible?
A member suspected there were bees nesting in the chimney of their rental property. They had never encountered this issue before and they wanted to know who is responsible for dealing with the issue?
TradePoint: How to build a brick barbecue deck
A brick barbecue deck can be the perfect place to gather round on a sunny day, and a tidy place to store the barbecue the rest of the time. This handy guide from NRLA partner B&Q will explain exactly how to construct one.
Course of the month: Renting Homes Wales Act
With just over a month to go before the implementation of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act - which includes a mandatory training requirement, we are encouraging landlords to sign up for our new course, available online and in person.
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