General News Updates
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DASH & RHE Annual Housing Conference 2019
Housing Standards and Tenancy Reform in the PRS
Tuesday 26 November 2019
voco® | St. John’s Solihull,
651 Warwick Road,
Solihull, B91 1AT
A lot has been happening since our last … more
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Fire Safety - A revised BS 5839:6 for 2019, but has anything much changed?
When first introduced in 1995, the BS 5839:6 1995 Code of Practice became the most important set of recommendations ever made on fire safety in the home. It had an immediate impact on architects, … more
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Charnwood Landlords Event
Following the event Dan at CBC has provided us with a link to the presentations click here -
https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/cbclettings
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The Tenant Fees Act ban - useful info
The Tenant Fees Act bans most letting fees and caps tenancy deposits paid by tenants in the private rented sector in England and applies to new or renewed tenancy agreements signed on or after 1st … more
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Civil penalties - an update
Under new powers Councils can now issue financial civil penalties of up to £30,000 to landlords that breach certain regulations. These are an alternative to a criminal prosecution, but require … more
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EMPO training – local venues
Practical HMO Inspection, the Housing, Health & Safety Rating System & common deficiencies. Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) act 2018
Ø Thursday 18th July … more
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What’s The Latest On The Right to Rent Rules?
Right to rent history
In February 2016 the government introduced a Right to Rent policy that imposed strict document checks on anyone looking to rent out accommodation. The aim was to … more
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Six month custodial sentence for criminal landlord
A Derby landlord has been handed a six month prison sentence following a successful prosecution by Derby City council.
Mr Rajinder Narroya was prosecuted by the Derby City Council Housing Standards … more
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Notorious ‘bodge-job’ landlord handed £15k fine
Derby City Council has successfully prosecuted a landlord, who was handed a £15,000 fine by District Judge Jonathan Taaffe.
Mr Yash Pal Manan was prosecuted by the Derby City Council Housing … more
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Have your say - Policy options for minimum energy efficiency standards in the PRS
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is hosting a series of landlord workshops across the UK. They will discuss policy options for minimum energy efficiency standards in … more