Welcome to This Week at theEHP, a summary of the articles that appeared on the site over the last two week.
This week at theEHP we report on a Salmonella warning, Health & Safety Myths, School for Landlords, prosecutions & RPT Decisions.
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Shelter’s new report ‘A better fit’ has revealed that Britain’s housing market is failing to meet the needs of older people. This is despite a rapidly ageing population and a growing demand for retirement housing. The report explores the housing options available to over 55s, a group which will make up one in three people in England by 2030. The report article is available here.
Two training courses are available for landlords through School For Landlords, an online tuition website by Tessa Shepperson. This site is dedicated to helping landlords learn more about their legal rights and obligations. Courses currently available are:
We will update you when new courses are released.
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Student Survey: Stock Condition Survey Questionnaire
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Food Safety
Food Safety: Hygiene offences at kebab shop
Food business operators of a kebab shop in Pembrokeshire have been fined a total of £3,000 for food hygiene offences.
Food Safety: Restaurant owner fined for dirty kitchen
A RESTAURANT owner who failed to act on repeated warnings about its dirty kitchen has been hit with a £1,015 court bill.
Food Safety: Warning after baby contracts Salmonella from pet lizard
A five-month-old baby was rushed to hospital after contracting a rare form of Salmonella from a family pet. The baby’s family initially thought he had a bug, but his symptoms developed into severe diarrhoea so they took him to St George’s Hospital in Tooting.
Health & Safety
Health & Safety: Top 10 worst health and safety myths
There is no shortage of daft decisions being blamed on health and safety. Over the years, the Health and Safety Executive has tackled some quite incredible myths about what health and safety bans or orders people to do.
Health & Safety: HSE prosecutions in brief 09 April – 13 April
Welcome to HSE prosecutions in brief. An overview of this weeks prosecutions by the HSE.
Health & Safety: HSE prosecutions in brief 02 April – 06 April
Welcome to HSE prosecutions in brief. An overview of this weeks prosecutions by the HSE.
Health & Safety: HSE prosecutions in brief 26 March – 30 March (Updated 13-04-12)
Welcome to HSE prosecutions in brief. An overview of this weeks prosecutions by the HSE. (Six new articles added)
Housing
Housing: Basildon landlord prosecuted for putting tenants’ lives at risk
A woman who owns a number of properties in Basildon which she rents to vulnerable families has been given community service for failing to keep their gas appliances well maintained and safe.
Housing: A better fit
Britain’s housing market is failing to meet the needs of older people – despite a rapidly ageing population and a growing demand for retirement housing, Shelter’s new report reveals.
Housing: Landlord fined for 15 people inside unlicensed and unsanitary three-storey flat
A landlord from Tooting has been fined more than £6,500 after a council-led inspection uncovered filthy and unsanitary rooms and 15 people inside his unlicensed three-storey flat.
Housing: Changes to the Tenancy Deposit Protection legislation FAQ
Frequently asked questions on the changes to the Tenancy Deposit Protection legislation and their impact on landlords and tenants, effective 6 April 2012.
Public Health
Public Health: Luton cracks down on smoking in commercial buildings
Luton Borough Council is reminding businesses to ensure smoking regulations are adhered to after successfully prosecuting an employee of Alpha Taxi for breaching the law.
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Training
Training: Increase rent the proper way (NEW)
We live in an age where prices are constantly increasing. So your rent will need to increase periodically too.
It is important that when increasing rent you do it the right way. Otherwise your tenant is entitled to just carry on paying the old rent. If you bring proceedings for possession based on rent arrears – you will lose. You may even be ordered by the Judge to pay your tenants legal costs.
So best to get things right from the start.
Training: How to draft section 21 notices (NEW)
The best way to evict your assured shorthold tenant (should this be necessary) is via the ‘no fault’ procedure set out in section 21 of the Housing Act 1988.
But there is a problem with this.
Many landlords lose their eviction case due to errors in their section 21 notice.
How to win deposit disputes – An essential guide for landlords
Tom Derrett – former adjudicator has written the definitive guide to getting the best possible result at adjudication.
His new book, ‘How to Win Deposit Disputes’ is available now and covers the following:-
- Why landlords lose disputes
- How the deposit schemes differ
- Separate chapters for disputes with the DPS and the insurance based schemes
- When you need to go to court
- The dispute process
- How to analyse your claim
- How much to claim (including guidance on how you can make the betterment rules work for you)
- How to present your claim
- How to respond to the tenant
As a former adjudicator himelf, Tom knows how they think and how they will approach your claim. After reading this book, so will you!
If you get the ‘How to win deposit disputes’, you also have the option to buy the Novice Guide to Court Hearings by Tessa Shepperson with a 25% discount.
It is normally £12 – you can get it now for £9 if you buy the deposit dispute book at the same time (total price £21).
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Training: The Novice Guide to Court Hearings ebook
Written by experienced landlord and tenant solicitor Tessa Shepperson, the Novice Guide to Court Hearings eBook has a clear and easy to understand style and includes sample documents and forms to help you prepare your case (Video Embedded).
RPT Decisions
RPT Decision: Improvement Notice Appeal (LON/00AH/HIN/2011/0031)
Respondent: London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham
Appellants: Dr S L Guerguis
Subject Property: 21 Sulgrave Gardens, London, W6 7RA
This case involves an Appeal against an Improvement Notice served by London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham. The London panel varied a few points to the Improvement Notice.
RPT Decision: Improvement Notice Appeal (CHI/00HN/HIN/2011/0020)
Respondent: Bournemouth Borough Council
Applicants: Jordan Future Limited
Subject Property: Knyveton House, 2 Knyveton Road Bournemouth BH1 3QW8
This case relates to an Appeal against an Improvement Notice served by Bournemouth Borough Council, relating to Category 2 hazards such as Damp and Mould growth. The Southern panel confirmed the Improvement Notice.
RPT Decision: Prohibition Order Appeal (LON/00AN/HPO/2011/0006)
Respondent: London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham
Applicants: Coolstone Ltd
Subject Property: 10, 11, 12 & 13 Walham Yard, London, SW6 1JA
This case involves an Appeal against a Prohibition Order made by London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham. The London panel quashed all 4 Prohibition orders.
RPT Decision: Rent Repayment Order (LON/00AN/HMA/2011/0012, LON/00AN/HMA/2011/0013 & LON/00AN/HMA/2011/0014)
Respondent: Coolstone Ltd
Applicants: Various
Subject Property: 10 Walham Yard, London SW6 1JA, 11 Walham Yard, London SW6 1JA & 12 Walham Yard, London SW6 1JA
This case involves an Application for a Rent Repayment Order for 3 properties.
The Application was made by 5 Tenants from each property. The London panel awarded a total of £48,502.23 to all 15 Tenants.
RPT Decision: Overcrowding Notice Appeal (LON/00BE/HON/2011/0002)
Respondent: London Borough of Southwark
Applicants: Simon & Scott Cruickshank
Subject Property: 106 Vestry Road, SE5 8PQ
This case involves an Appeal against an Overcrowding Notice served by London Borough of Southwark.
The London panel dismissed the appeal and confirmed the Overcrowding Notice.
RPT Decision: Improvement Notice Appeal (CHI/21UD/HIN/2011/0014)
Respondent: Hastings Borough Council
Applicants: Mt R De Baer
Subject Property: Flat 4, 23 Magdalen Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 6EP
This case involves an Appeal against an Improvement Notice served by Hastings Borough Council. The Southern panel varied the Improvement Notice.
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