What is a ‘Reasonable Excuse’ for failing to license an HMO?

What is a ‘Reasonable Excuse’ for failing to license an HMO?

What is a reasonable excuse for failing to license your HMO property? Author: Richard Pulford Associate Solicitor (Property Disputes), Boyes Turner Whenever a claim is made for failure to properly register a HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) (either mandatory or...
How to serve a section 21 notice

How to serve a section 21 notice

How to serve a section 21 notice Author: Richard Pulford Associate Solicitor (Dispute resolution), Boyes Turner The Renters (Reform) Bill will soon enough make section 21 Housing Act 1988 notices, otherwise known as ‘no fault’ notices, essentially obsolete. However,...
ASK TDS –  Understanding the Deposit Use Clause

ASK TDS – Understanding the Deposit Use Clause

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) was asked about deposit use clauses; what they are, what they’re used for, and why you need one if you want to claim from the deposit! What is a deposit use clause? A deposit use clause is a section of the tenancy agreement that...
TOP 5 Reasons to Outsource Your Client Accounting

TOP 5 Reasons to Outsource Your Client Accounting

TOP 5 REASONS TO OUTSOURCE YOUR CLIENT ACCOUNTING ​As a dedicated letting agent, or estate agent with a lettings portfolio, you already have a lot on your plate managing properties, dealing with tenants, and handling day-to-day operations. Not to mention sourcing new...
Claiming from a tenant’s deposit – Part 3

Claiming from a tenant’s deposit – Part 3

Claiming from a tenant’s deposit – Part 3 Author: Jazmin Perry Solicitor (Dispute resolution), Boyes Turner In the third and final part of our series ‘Claiming from a tenant’s deposit’, Part 1 – What a landlord can make a deduction for, and Part 2...