What do Leaseholders and Freeholders need to know? The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024
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The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act (the Act) received Royal Assent on the 24th of May, bringing significant changes to leasehold in England and Wales. Although the Act has been praised for empowering leaseholders and improving transparency in the sector, it has also been criticised for failing to address several key issues. It is also […]
What Fees are Landlords Allowed to Charge a Tenant?
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The Tenant Fees Act 2019 was implemented to protect tenants from unfair fees charged by landlords and letting agents. As of June 2020, many fees and charges have been prohibited. Please note: the following guidance applies to England only. Welsh law is covered by Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Act 2019. What fees are […]
The Renters (Reform) Bill Controversy: Should Landlords be Concerned?
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What the Government has called a “once-in-a-generation” transformation of housing laws, The Renters (Reform) Bill is intended to usher in a more equitable letting system for both tenants and landlords. Since its introduction to Parliament in May 2023, the legislative overhaul has attracted significant media and industry attention, causing considerable concern among landlords. According to […]
The Building Safety Act
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Introduced in light of the catastrophic events of the Grenfell Tower tragedy in June 2017, the Building Safety Act 2022 (the Act) contains a vast range of provisions designed to improve the safety of buildings. The Act is particularly significant in terms of its protection of leaseholders, eradicating the standpoint that leaseholders should be the […]