Category Archives: Renting

Latest adjudication report – things to note

From the latest adjudication report (August 2011 – pdf ) it shows just how important it is to get in writing permission from the landlord to redecorate. This should be done, and the proof kept safe. Perhaps landlords when giving … Continue reading

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Landlord fined

This landlord in Scotland was fined for making threats to tenants and has been declared as unfit to own HMO (Homes in multiple occupation). Article on Landlord Today

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Deposits

Want to know more about tenancy deposits? Your deposit must be registered with one of these three schemes Deposit Protection Service (DPS) MyDeposits Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) There are two types of scheme :- custodial and insurance-based. Any landlord can … Continue reading

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LHA by postcode

How much help with your housing costs can you get? It used to be called housing benefit but now it’s called local housing allowance. You can work it out here – you need to know the number of bedrooms you’re … Continue reading

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