Leasehold Reform – ability to extend property leases at zero ground rent
Those who own leasehold properties will now be able to extend their lease by up to 990 years and pay no ground rent. The government has introduced new legislation in response to public outcry on how ground rent was negotiated. Some houses and flats were sold with a...
Eviction ban extended in England and Wales
After a similar move in Scotland, the eviction ban has been extended in England and Wales. This means that bailiff enforced evictions of private tenants will be banned until at least the 21st of February 2021. There are serious fears that the UK private rental sector...
Update – New How To Rent Guide issued by government!
We wanted to make you all aware that a new How To Rent Guide has been issued by the government. This is a key document that Landlords or their agents have to issue to tenants. As of 1st October 2015 landlords of properties in England must provide tenants with a...
I can’t access my property to do an Electrical Inspection Condition Report (EICR) – Solicitor Q&A
JDP offer a totally free service where you can ask a question via their expert panel. Stephensons Solicitors are part of the expert panel. Subscribers can write in to ask for advice. Here is a question from Ann, a JDP subscriber to Andrew from Stephensons. If you...
Advice for Landlords During the Coronavirus Pandemic | Possession Proceedings & Eviction
The coronavirus pandemic has created difficulties for many landlords as a result of the government placing suspensions on all possession proceedings. This has brought the possession and eviction process to a complete standstill. Throughout the suspension, Stephensons...