Government Announcement on Electrical Safety Checks
Last month, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) announced that mandatory five-year electrical installation checks on private rented housing in England will be introduced in a phased approach. Housing Minister, Heather Wheeler MP, announced that renters will receive better protection thanks to new measures designed to ensure mandatory electrical inspections are carried […]
Should I allow Pets in my Rental Property?
For some of you, the knee-jerk reaction to this question may be no, absolutely not, pets are more likely to make mess and cause damage to my property. But, by automatically discounting the idea of letting your property to tenants with pets you could be limiting the potential of your portfolio. Benefits of allowing pets […]
How do you know if your tenants are subletting?
Subletting without any agreement is against the law. However, tenants are still doing it. By subletting without permission, the tenants are in breach of the tenancy agreement, entitling the landlord to take legal action and could even result in eviction. This raises a number of potential issues, including debt, accountability and maintenance. A sublet […]
