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An injunction may help where tenants refuse access for safety checks

If your tenant repeatedly refuses access for an electrical safety inspection, you may be able to obtain a court injunction requiring them to cooperate. In Bromford Housing Association Ltd v…

30OCT 2026

building control

Check building-control charges when budgeting for property work

If you are planning a conversion, structural alterations or other work involving building control, check the council’s current charges before finalising your budget. New regulations for England come into force…

29OCT 2026

Civil Penalty Notices Tribunal Decision

Check the council’s facts before accepting a financial penalty

A council’s decision to impose a financial penalty is not necessarily correct simply because an offence has been committed. In 206 Heather Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, the tribunal cancelled a £10,000…

28OCT 2026

heating

Make clear who is responsible for ordering heating oil

If your rented property has oil-fired heating, make sure your tenants understand how the fuel supply is managed. The Government has announced plans for stronger regulation of heating-oil suppliers, following…

27OCT 2026

Increasing rent Inspections Tribunal Decision

When increasing rent, compare the condition as well as the rent

When deciding on a rent increase, do not simply copy the advertised rents for nearby properties. Consider whether they offer the same facilities and are in a similar condition. In…