by theEHP | May 23, 2011 | Housing
Local authorities all over Britain are using planning laws to control private landlords turning their properties into small Houses in Multiple Occupations (HIMO) – six months ahead of the time when they will be needed most claims the Residential Landlords Association...
by theEHP | Apr 19, 2011 | Housing
After a 30% increase in insurance claims related to cannabis farming in rental properties, the Residential Landlords Association warns Landlords to be super-vigilant about what their tenants get up to. Matthew Gordon, underwriting manager at insurers Aviva, said: “We...
by theEHP | Apr 18, 2011 | Housing
The Green Party wants to see a mandatory register of private landlords who comply with the law on Energy Performance Certificates, and has also called for a ban on rental properties with poor energy ratings reports the RLA. Green Party leader Caroline Lucas wants it...
by theEHP | Apr 18, 2011 | Housing
Landlords who accommodate single tenants aged up to 35 on housing benefit should be aware of a change that kicks in next January reports the RLA. From then, the tenants will only be able to claim enough for a room in a shared house, and will no longer be able to claim...
