News - May 2012

A third of landlords are unaware of their obligations

According to a study carried out by Total Landlord Insurance across the country, 21% of tenants have had poor communication with their landlord.

Tenants criticised landlords for failing to communicate with them and to fix problems &nda...
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Landlords could soon be responsible for tenants' water bills

Landlords could be liable for water bills unpaid by their tenants under the terms of the new Flood and Water Management Act.

The change in policy has come about because of increasing numbers of people absconding from rental properties withou...
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Squatting finally to become criminal offence

Squatting in residential properties is to become a criminal offence in Britain, after the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill received Royal Assent this week.

As from 1 September, squatting will become a criminal offence, ...
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