The Housing Health and Safety Rating system (HHSRS) is a risk assessment system that Local Authorities use to work out the risk to health from deficiencies in residential properties. For private … more

Did you know it’s just over 5 years since private sector landlords have been required to have at least one smoke alarm installed on every storey of their rental properties and a carbon monoxide … more

Within the Borough of Boston Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) are a source of concern and there is the suggestion that a number of properties are not being managed appropriately and are therefore … more

Residents in Boston Borough will receive a new purple-lidded recycling bin, for clean and dry paper and card, this month.

This borough-wide roll-out comes after the hugely successful trial last year … more

The EU Settlement Scheme was introduced by the UK Home Office to ensure that EU, EEA or Swiss Citizens can easily apply for the right to continue living and working in the UK after 30th June 2021. … more

Understanding the possession action process: guidance for landlords and tenants

The guidance for landlords and tenants has been updated again since our last newsletter:

12 March 2021 Guidance … more

A new ‘How to Rent’ guide has been released by Government – with landlords reminded they MUST serve this version at the start of any new tenancy or renewal.

Rules were brought in … more

The Green Homes Grant was introduced by the Government on 30th September to help homeowners, including landlords, improve the energy efficiency of their properties

This is a unique opportunity for … more