The Renters’ Rights Bill had its first reading in Parliament yesterday. As expected, it included the abolition of Section 21, the no-fault eviction that was promised, but not enacted, by the previous administration. The bill is set to bring substantial changes to the property rental sector, with many landlords and key figures in the industry […] The post Renters’ Rights Bill – back on the legislative agenda appeared first on Legal For Landlords ..read more

How much rent arrears justifies eviction? Rent arrears are one of the most challenging issues a landlord can face. When a tenant falls behind on rent, it can quickly create financial stress and strain the landlord-tenant relationship. Many landlords are left wondering, “How much rent arrears justifies eviction?” The answer to this question isn’t always […] The post How much rent arrears justifies eviction? A guide for landlords appeared first on Legal For Landlords ..read more

If a genie offered you a problem-free life, would you take it? Many would opt for the lack of worry and the convenience, but they’d be passing up the chance to learn and grow. Solving problems is how change happens. Back in 2009, private landlord Sim Sekhon couldn’t find the affordable legal help he needed. […] The post LegalforLandlords: How one problem became 15 years of success appeared first on Legal For Landlords ..read more

How to secure your new rental home. Get ready to make a move! The competition for rental properties is fierce. Demand is high and landlords and letting agents can afford to be fussy. You might be an ideal tenant but, even so, another ‘ideal’ tenant could beat you to it. Sometimes finding your new place […] The post How to secure your new rental home appeared first on Legal For Landlords ..read more

Commercial properties offer landlords a steady income stream, but what happens when a tenant fails to pay rent? The process for eviction differs significantly between residential and commercial tenancies. Key Differences Between Residential and Commercial Eviction Legislation: Residential tenancies are governed by the Housing Act 1988, while commercial leases fall under common law principles and […] The post Can you evict a commercial tenant for not paying rent? appeared first on Legal For Landlords ..read more

Key Housing Policies from Labour and Conservative Party Manifestos: What landlords need to know. The manifestos of the big parties are now published. With 136 pages in the Labour version and another 76 pages from the Conservatives, it seems like a good idea to pick out those parts of the documents which relate to housing […] The post Key Housing Policies from Labour and Conservative Party Manifestos appeared first on Legal For Landlords ..read more

Every landlord hopes for a smooth and trouble-free tenancy, but unfortunately, there can be times when a tenant doesn’t pay rent. This can be stressful and leave you wondering what steps to take next. Here at LFL, we understand the challenges landlords face. We’ve put together this guide to help you navigate the process of […] The post What to do if your tenant doesn’t pay rent: A guide for UK landlords appeared first on Legal For Landlords ..read more

We’re always keen to go the extra mile, but four of our team are ready to prove that they can handle that – and more – with a skydive taking place in Cumbria on May 11th. Mags, Rebecca, Paula and Dan are prepping to jump from a height of around three miles, showing both their […] The post Going the extra mile for the little ones appeared first on Legal For Landlords ..read more

Give and Take: The Spring Budget 2024 – by Sim Sekhon Before Jeremy Hunt stood up in the House to deliver his spring budget, the mainstream media’s focus was on changes to national insurance. But those of us in the property rental sector, already concerned about upcoming legislation, had a different focus: what would the […] The post Give and Take: The Spring Budget 2024 appeared first on Legal For Landlords ..read more

UK Lettings and Rental Home Predictions for 2024. The UK rental market is – and always has been – shaped by economic, social and legislative factors. In this blog post, we delve into the current state of the UK lettings and rental home market, and explore what recent data, expert analysis and emerging trends indicate […] The post UK Lettings and Rental Home Predictions for 2024 appeared first on Legal For Landlords ..read more