Looking at potential changes in the law for the private rented sector
What changes are going to happen in the Private Rented Sector and when will they become law?
The Landlord Law CPD Service – July 2023
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The Landlord Law Legal Basics Courses
Our Legal Basics Courses have been updated and put into a new format. Check them out!
The Landlord Law CPD Service – June 2023
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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.
The Landlord Law CPD Service – May 2023
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The Landlord Law CPD Service – April 2023
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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 […]
Meter reading forms, and new versions for Wales
Read about our Meter Reading Notification Forms – now available for use in Wales.
The Landlord Law CPD Service – March 2023
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A New Deposit Prescribed Information Form for Wales
New forms are needed as they need to cite the Welsh deposit legislation. This has now been done.
More updates on Wales documents
Update on conversion contract drafts, lodger agreements and a post on the Landlord Law Blog on conversion rules.
The Landlord Law CPD Service – February 2023
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Announcing our conversion contracts page for Welsh landlords
A page with a Landlord Law conversion contract draft and guidance for landlords who used non Landlord Law tenancy agreements.
Landlord Law Welsh Periodic tenancy agreement now available to members
We now have a periodic tenancy available for Welsh landlords
The Landlord Law Quick Guides
Some time ago, someone said to me that it would be a good idea to have a quick guide to the different occupation types. This was the inspiration for the ‘Quick Guides’ series, which I have just completed. What are they? We have a different ‘quick guide’ for each of the Topics on Landlord Law. […]
The Welsh Checklists
The Welsh checklists have now been completed and are online
The Landlord Law CPD Service – December 2022
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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 […]
The Landlord Law CPD Service – November 2022
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New Landlord Law content for Welsh Landlords
New content for Welsh landlords, including draft occupation contracts for members to review.
An amendment to the Landlord Law Renewal form
The renewal form can now set out minor amendments to your previous tenancy terms
Easy Law Training – our in-house service for Local Authorities, Housing Associations and Advisers
An update on our in house training services provided by Ben Reeve Lewis
A new webinar training series for Landlord Law members
One of the benefits of Landlord Law membership is the monthly webinars which up to now have mostly been given by external experts such as barristers and solicitors. However we have been doing this since 2018, and I am running out of new topics for people to speak on! So I have decided that instead, […]
Right to Rent Checks after 30 September 2022
The temporary rules introduced during the pandemic are due to end on 30 September 2022.
New content on permitted occupiers / household members on Landlord Law
Notifying you of new FAQ and a new form recently added to the site regarding ‘household members’ in tenancy agreements.
The Landlord Law CPD Service – October 2022
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A help in need – the Landlord Law Rent Arrears Action Plan
About our Rent Arrears Action plan which sets out step-by-step guidance on dealing with tenant rent arrears.
Landlord Law Virtual Conference Recordings 2021 now available for Landlord Law Members
It seems a long time ago now but last year, in May 2021, we had our Landlord Law Virtual Conference. As usual, we are now making the recordings available to our Landlord Law Business Level members. It was a very full program, and although there have been changes since then, not that much has changed. […]
The Landlord Law CPD Service – August 2022
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Smoke and CO alarm record form
Reminding members of our smoke and carbon monoxide alarms form
Fire Safety Update 2022
Be aware of the new Fire Safety rules which require landlords to obtain a fire risk assessment. Although for some landlords this does not need to be done immediately.
A new Landlord Law article on the history, law and some practical guidance on legionella
Legionella or legionnaires disease is a rather nasty infection which comes from inhaling droplets of water which contain the legionella bacteria. Where water is moving through the system through being used daily it is unlikely to occur, as it generally develops in standing water at temperatures between 20 and 45 degrees. However, landlords do now […]
The Landlord Law CPD Service – July 2022
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The Landlord Law CPD Service – June 2022
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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.
The Landlord Law CPD Service – May 2022
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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.
The Landlord Law CPD Service – April 2022
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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.
The Landlord Law CPD Service – March 2022
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Feedback on the Landlord Law Members Survey January 2022
We consider the responses to our feedback form from January 2022
Are you an HMO landlord? Do you need help with your license application?
Learn about our training with Richard Tacagni on HMO license applications
