NRLA podcast: The latest on leasehold and a deep dive into new section 8 grounds
The Government reiterated its commitment to leasehold reform in last month’s King’s Speech, with pledges to cap ground rents and abolish new leasehold flats – but how will this work in practice?
This month’s podcast looks at what the Government is proposing – and potential sticking points with plans as they stand.
With the first phase of the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force last month, we also take a look at the new section 8 grounds landlords will need to use to take possession of their properties.
The 37 grounds cover everything from selling the property to arrears and anti-social behaviour and we examine what they cover, how to use them and the evidence you are likely to need to provide.
We also hear more about the calls coming in to the NRLA landlord support team over the last month.
Meet the guests
We speak to Roger Southam - former chair of the Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE) and NRLA chief policy officer Chris Norris to get their take on the Government’s proposed Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act.
Carly Jermyn, property dispute specialst and managing director of Woodstock Solicitors (www.woodstocklegalservices.co.uk) joins us to talk through the revised grounds, how they are likely to be interpreted and the potential implications for landlords, with NRLA training and development officer Hannah Kenyon discussing members’ questions when it comes to assured periodic tenancies.
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More information
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