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

House prices have been climbing sharply and outstripping growth in earnings – clearly buying a home is no longer an option for many people.  Low and average earners are turning to renting, … more

DASH has found that landlords are exposing themselves to significant  risks from fines and invalidated insurance, through not acting on their obligations – particularly in fire and … more

The exciting new service is being led by the University’s former Private Sector Accommodation Officer, Madie Patel, who has over 20 years’ experience working in the Northampton student … more

Rogue landlords can be banned from renting homes under new rules brought in by the Government's Housing and Planning Bill.

New legislation also includes plans for the creation of database of … more