General News Updates
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The Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service
The Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service (HLPAS) has launched on 1st August across England and Wales.
HLPAS is a government funded (legal aid) scheme, providing free legal advice and … more
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Nottingham City Council - Selective Licensing
Nottingham City Council have gained approval from the Secretary of State to go ahead with a new Selective Licensing scheme for Nottingham which opens on 1 December 2023.
Selective Licensing is a … more
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The Supported Housing Act 2023 receives Royal Assent
The Supported Housing Act 2023 has now received Royal Assent
The Act:
requires local authorities to review exempt provision in their areas and to publish a local "supported housing strategy" … more
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Rent Levels
Private Sector rents data to March 2023, released on 21st June 2023.
https://www.ons.gov.uk/ more
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Parliamentary petition launches to save Assured Shorthold Tenancies
A new Parliamentary petition has been set up urging the government to cancel plans to remove assured shorthold tenancies outlined recently in teh Renters (Reform) Bill
Read more: Parliamentary … more
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Cannabis Grows in Leicester - help for Landlords & Agents
DASH met with Leicester City Council's Selective Licensing team recently and they mentioned the Police are seeing an increase in the number of rental properties being used by organised crime groups … more
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OBE for DASH Principal Manager !
DASH are delighted to announce that Linda Cobb, the DASH Principal Manager, has received an OBE for Services to Housing as part of the Kings Birthday honours.
It’s obviously a … more
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The Renters (Reform) Bill
What is it?
It is a Bill to make provision to change the law about rented homes.
It is a public bill presented to Parliament by Government.
The Bill was Introduced to the House of Commons & … more
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Pets !
Your tenant, may find themselves yearning for the companionship of a furry friend to make their house feel like a home.
But can you, as a landlord, prevent them from keeping a pet?
Understanding … more
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Calling Landlords in North East Derbyshire & Bolsover
North East Derbyshire District Council & Bolsover District Council wants to better understand the private rented sector.
This includes what works well and areas for improvement and the actions … more