Lincolnshire Landlord Electronic Newsletters - LLEN
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Lincolnshire Landlord Newsletter, Issue 23 - Legal Documents - Don't be caught out
In April of thsi year the Government has published updates to Section 8 and 13 forms for use in England.
These are prescribed forms which you must use. If a judge or a tribunal spots out-of- … more
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Lincolnshire Landlord Newsletter, Issue 23 - DASH Services
Many of you will know that DASH provides the Lincolnshire Landlord Electronic Newsletter, but are you aware of our services?
DASH has been working in the private sector housing arena since 2008 … more
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Lincolnshire Landlords Newsletter Issue 22 - Welfare Reforms
From April 2016 we will see a number of changes to both Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support. Some of those currently receiving these elements of support may see a change in the amount that they … more
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Lincolnshire Landlords Newsletter Issue 22 - Why should I have an Inventory
It is good practice to have a detailed and accurate inventory completed at the start of the tenancy, and again when the tenancy ends. If the tenant has agreed the inventory at each stage, this … more
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Lincolnshire Landlords Newsletter Issue 22 - Empty Homes Community Grant programme
Homeowners and prospective landlords across the Deepings and Bourne districts of Lincolnshire are being offered grants of up to £5,000 to help bring empty buildings back into use.
As part of a … more
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Lincolnshire landlords Newsletter Issue 22 - Gas safety failings - recent court cases
A London landlord was recently given an eight week suspended sentence for gas safety failings as he failed to have a gas boiler checked for safety by a suitably qualified engineer and obtain the … more
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Lincolnshire Landlords Newsletter Issue 22 - Council secures landmark criminal behaviour order against landlord
Wolverhampton City Council has secured what is understood to be the first Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) against a landlord subject to a Housing Act prosecution.
The CBO will run until 2026. The … more
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Lincolnshire Landlords Newsletter Issue 22 - Tenants Energy Efficiency Improvement Provision
These regulations took effect from April 2016 and give domestic private rented sector tenants the right to request consent from their landlord to install energy efficiency improvements in the … more
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Lincolnshire Landlords Newsletter Issue 22 - Selective Licensing scheme in Gainsborough
Landlords in Gainsborough will be required to apply for a licence from the 18th July 2016 as part of the Council’s Selective Licensing Scheme, which will include around 500 properties in the … more
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Lincolnshire Landlords Newsletter Issue 22 - Council tax and void periods (Boston)
In Boston Borough, the Council Tax Team are aware of the ongoing issues regarding council tax charges raised when a tenant vacates a property and some or all of the 1 month exemption period has … more