The Building Research Establishment hs recently produced two publications on Over heating in Dwellings:

The Guidance

This defines the characteristics of excess heat, considers the potential for … more

The Housing and Planning Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 13 October 2015 by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, the Rt Hon Greg Clark MP. It followed an … more

The Energy Performance Certificate, or EPC as it is commonly known has been a stumbling block for many a landlord since its introduction in 2007 via the infamous Home Information Packs. Since then … more

Simon v Denbigh

This case involved Denbigh Town Council who served an improvement notice but 3 weeks prior to the appeal being heard, they withdraw the notice due toi an error and re-served it … more

The original inspection was completed by Derby City Council (DCC) on 5th November 2015 where 3 category 1 hazards were identified relating to excess cold, falls on stairs and fire safety. The … more

Nottingham landlord fined for leaving a tenant without central heating and ignoring a prohibition order

A Nottingham landlord defied an order issued by Nottingham City Council (NCC) banning … more

£30,000 fine for rogue landlords who put tenants’ lives at risk

The irresponsible landlords of an overcrowded property have been ordered to pay more than £30,000 following a … more

The Edwards v Kumarasamy case decided in the Court of Appeal last year caused confusion regarding a landlords repair responsibilities under s.11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act. Mr Edwards fell on the … more