Discussing what the new rules could be for existing tenancies when the Renters Rights Bill comes into force and guidance for Landlord Law members.
Critical Legal Information
New money laundering regulations come into force today (14 May 2025)
Landlords must check all prospective tenants against the sanctions list. Letting agents must also check all their landlords. There are big fines for non compliance.
The procedure to be followed when setting up a new tenancy before the Renters Rights Bill comes into force
What should landlords do when issuing a new tenancy agreement?
Landlord Law ‘bills included’ tenancy agreements
Warning about the phase out of ‘bills included’ tenancy agreements
Preparing for the Renters Rights Bill to be made law
Setting out what we are doing on Landlord Law to prepare for the new bill becoming law.
Why landlords need to take action against damp in their properties ASAP
All the signs are that landlords will be increasingly penalised if their properties suffer from damp and mould. Our training can help with this.
Right to rent problems – how your tenancy agreement can protect your position
How the terms and conditions of your tenancy agreement can protect you from liability under the right to rent rules
Right to rent checks – new code of practice and higher fines
A link to a new code of practice and the new fines.
Material Information to provide when renting out property
New guidance for landlords and letting agents on the information to be provided in adverts for rented property.
What changes are going to happen in the Private Rented Sector and when will they become law?
Looking at potential changes in the law for the private rented sector
Guidance for Welsh landlords on converted contracts post 1 June 2023.
What is the situation for landlords of Welsh converted contracts who have not served a conversion contract? What if you want to sign a new ‘substitute contract’? We have this covered on Landlord Law.
Letters of variation for Welsh Landlords with contracts which pre-date 1 June 2023
Drafts of statements of variation which need to be served on contract holders by landlords.
When are guarantees invalid?
Find out the circumstances when your guarantee may be invalid and need replacing.
New Transition rules for Welsh Occupation Contracts
Discussing new regulations produced by the Welsh gov which are due to come into force on 1 June 2023.
Outright bans on children will breach The Property Ombudsman Code of Conduct
Children and pets are two things which landlords often object to when choosing new tenants for their property. As both can cause damage. Sometimes substantial damage. It is not currently against the law to prohibit tenants with pets – but what about children? We don’t at the time of writing, have any case law on […]
New Welsh Laws come into force today! How Landlord Law can help
A quick overview of the changes and information on new Landlord Law services for Welsh landlords.
Information for Welsh landlords on the transition rules for the new Welsh Legislation
I am writing this on Monday, 28 November and the new Welsh legislation is due to come into force on Thursday 1 December. This is a massive change in the law for Welsh rented properties, and all landlords will need to deal with it. This is (an non-exhaustive list of) what the new rules will […]
New Landlord Law content for Welsh Landlords
New content for Welsh landlords, including draft occupation contracts for members to review.
Right to Rent Checks after 30 September 2022
The temporary rules introduced during the pandemic are due to end on 30 September 2022.
Implementation of Welsh Reforms put back to 1 December 2022
To the relief of all landlords and their advisers, the implementation of the new Welsh legislation is to be put back by six months to 1 December 2022.
New Welsh FAQ and articles on changing contract holders and ending contracts
An update on the new content we have on Landlord Law for Welsh members
New Update expected to Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations in England
Warning that new reglations in England on smoke and carbon monoxide are expected to come into force in the autumn 2022.
Trecarrel case on section 21 and gas safety certificates finally resolved
The Supreme Court have rejected any further appeals in the Trecarrel case on gas safety certificates and section 21.
What procedure should I use for Right to Rent
Looking at the new procedures for rent to rent coming into force on 6 April 2022
Starting the Welsh Legal changes on Landlord Law – thoughts on the model tenancy agreements
We start on the long task of updating the Welsh content on Landlord Law. Starting with a look at the tenancy agreements.
Are alternative deposit scheme payments prohibited payments under the Tenant Fees legislation?
We look at a recent case where a Judge questioned this during a possession claim.
Signing Legal Documents and the Northwood Solihull v. Fearn Appeal
A welcome decision for corporate landlords on signing documents
Right to Rent Update – Certified Identity Service Providers
Government announces the introduction of Certified Identity Service Providers which will make it easier for landlords and agents to carry out right to rent checks for UK passport holders.
Smoke and Carbon Regulations consultation: What is the Government planning?
A look at the government plans to change the regulations regarding smoke and CO alarms
What fees can agents charge when there is a change of tenants?
New First-Tier Tribunal decision limits the fees agents can charge
The Building Safety Bill and the Fire Safety Act 2021
The new fire safety legislation is not yet in force at the time of writing, but here is a preview of what is going to happen.
Update on Local Authority HMO Licensing – August 2021
Au update on licensing changes and consultations regarding HMO licensing
Right to Rent Update – July 2021
Looking at the changes to the Right to Rent checks which come into force on 1 July 2021 after the EU settlement scheme closed
Right to Rent Check Updates
Updating you on the new ‘right to rent’ rules due to come into force on 1 July 2021.
Advance warning on changes in landlord and tenant law in Wales
A look at the new laws which will be coming into force in Wales in a couple of years time.
Legal Cases Round-up – March 2021
A roundup of the most important legal cases over the past six months
Update on Local Authority HMO Licensing – March 2021
Information and links to LAs with new licensing schemes
Have the Right to Rent Check rules been changed by Brexit?
Has Brexit affected the checks that landlords must make and if so how?
Signature of Prescribed Information Forms and Possession Notices
An update on signatures on behalf of limited companies when signing prescribed information and section 8 notices. Our PI form has now been updated.
New How to Rent Guide published (10 December 2020)
A new How to Rent Guide has been published so landlords and agents need to be sure to use this version
Changes to the Right to Rent Scheme
The government introduces some changes.
Tenant loan scheme goes live in Wales
Wales launches a low-interest loan scheme for tenants with loan money paid directly to landlords or their agents
New Eviction Stay until 20 September 2020
The government imposes a further 4 week say on evictions and plans to introduce six month notice periods on possession notices
The New Coronavirus Rules for Eviction Claims
About the new court rules to be followed once evictions re-start after 24 August 2020
The Coroanvirus stay on evictions is extended to 23 August
The Government has now extended the suspension of new evictions until 23 August 2020
New Electricity Regulations come into force in England effective from 1 July 2020
Considering the new Electricity Regulations which came into force on 1 June 2020
Tenant Fee Ban transition period is now ended
The Tenant Fee Ban now applies to all pre-June 2019 tenancies.
Cornavirus and Landlords – what you need to do now – the Video
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. My webinar with John Stewart of the NRLA went very well this morning and you will find it below: https://youtu.be/M4rmp2q9NzI Click here for John’s Powerpoint Presentation (pdf) I have been asked about the lodger information website we […]
Coronavirus and Landlords webinar – what you need to know
A joint NRLA and Landlord Law webinar on landlords and the coronavirus
The Tenant Fees Ban in Wales
New content and tenancy agreements for Welsh landlords
