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How does the tenancy agreement impact my rights in repair matters?

The tenancy agreement is a vital legal document outlining responsibilities. Understanding and applying it effectively can ensure protecting and enforcing your rights, especially when landlords fail in their repair obligations.

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What does the ruling mean for building owners in Newham?

The verdict serves as a clear warning to all building owners in Newham, underlining the necessity to promptly prioritise fire safety measures, including removing hazardous cladding. Failure to comply may lead to legal prosecution.

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What is the LA FLEX scheme?

The LA FLEX scheme is suitable for households not receiving any benefits in the form of aid. The Local Authority Eligibility Flexibility (LA Flex) mechanism provides attractive discounts to households for energy efficiency upgrades. Under the LA FLEX scheme, the gov...

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How many people in the UK may lose their homes or be on the streets in the present situation?

Homelessness is a strong possibility for nearly 270,000 people in the UK who may lose their homes or be on the streets.

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Is there any alternative to the standard procedure of bailiff eviction?

Landlords may opt for eviction by the High Court Enforcement Officer (HCEO) for any challenging eviction. These evictions are quicker than bailiff evictions. HCEOs are more easily accessible than court bailiffs.

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What announcement was made by the Housing Secretary recently?

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has reiterated the government’s commitment to protecting the tenants. They have announced a series of measures that can provide relief to the affected tenants.

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There is a very bad Mould Problem in the Flat, I called the Management Company and after some time they sent round a Damp Specialist who told me that there wasn't a problem at the flat, Do I have the right to have my own “Specialist round?

Yes you do. The problem if not an obvious roof or gutter leak may well be condensation, an advice leaflet is attached to help you.

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How have service charges for flats changed over time?

Since 2018, service charges for flats in England and Wales have increased by 51.7 percent. It is the first time the average annual service charge has exceeded 1,000 per year. However, in the past 12 months, the increase has been more modest at 8.0 percent, aligning w...

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How did coworking spaces become popular before the pandemic?

Before the pandemic, the GIG economy boosted the development of coworking spaces. Coworking spaces were popular among freelancers, professionals, and entrepreneurs who wanted to work in a professional environment for better networking opportunities.

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Are agents obliged to offer a digital solution?

No. Currently, they dont have to offer a digital solution. However, the government is preparing the ground for letting agents embrace the digital-first approach. The process is faster and lessens the chances of fraud.

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What happens if they dont comply with the legislation?

Beneficial owners will not have an overseas entity ID and cannot register a change of interest at the relevant land registry. This will prohibit that entity from buying or selling property or land in the UK.

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What will instantly achieve an EPC grade C?

Installing solar PV panels with a storage battery. A standard solar unit comprising a 5kW home storage battery and 3.12kWp solar system will upgrade a house to band C from band E for immediate compliance.

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Establish the matter with relation to the proper construction and application of the lease terms and, in particular, the management and the service element charges that were to be produced to the lease holder.

Gell v 32 St John's Road (Eastbourne) Management Company Ltd [2021]SummaryGell v 32 St John's Road (Eastbourne) Management Company Ltd [2021] is predominantly developed along the lines of the singular issue that challenges the common sense of the service charges by t...

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What are the risks of not doing Section 20 consultation properly?

You are at risk. However, since 2014 the Daejan vs Benson case suggests that a dispensation from consultation might be granted if it is just and reasonable to do so, eg, emergency communal heating failure in winter, else what you can recover from service charge paye...

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What are obligations of landlords under Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, which stipulates that leaseholders must be consulted for major works or long-term agreements?

BDW Trading Ltd v South Anglia Housing: Section 20 ConsultationSummaryThe case of BDW Trading Ltd v South Anglia Housing is about obligations of landlords under Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, which stipulates that leaseholders must be consulted for m...

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Why do we need a Company to run the block/site?

A company is need to run the block or site as under UK law only 4 people can own a title at land registry. The involvement of Freehold & Resident Management Companies enable larger groups of people to be in control of a block.

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Kennet House, 2008, City of WestminsterSummaryThe case of Kennet House, 2008, relates a disputable case that has come to service charges and legionnaire’s' rights. This case brought into consideration the principles of reasonableness and transparency in the administr...

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When is an annual return required?

An annual return is required every year annually on the birthday of the company i.e. the anniversary of the date on which the company was incorporated.

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What are the biggest causes of C02 or carbon emissions in the UK, housing sector influences?

The rise in C02 totalled 424.5m tonnes between 2021 and 2022. The increases were largely driven by transport (up by 10 percent), public service (up by 6.3 percent), and private business sectors (up by 5.9 percent). The fourth largest increase was in the residential ...

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What is the new 2024 energy efficiency target for landlords in England and Wales?

By 2030, all privately rented properties in England and Wales must meet an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of Band C. This applies to private and social housing as part of the government's effort to improve energy efficiency.

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We have 2 blocks on our estate - the leases provide that we collect service charges as a whole not block by block. At a previous AGM it was minuted that each block should have its own reserve towards its own repairs. This has been the convention since, but now this is being objected to by some and we need to understand how sound our decision was.

Sadly, you have fallen foul of the misconception that company resolutions can change leases. This is NEVER the case, so the minutes and intention is not enforceable in law an AGM should consider only the company accounts to be filed with companies house service charg...

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What criticism has the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) faced regarding leasehold insurance irregularities?

The FCA has been strongly criticised by Insurance Business magazine for its lack of action in addressing leasehold insurance irregularities.

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The interpretation and enforcement of provisions regarding service charges under residential tenancies by pointing out the need for reasonableness and transparency in property management.

Akorita v 36 Gensing Road Limited [LRX/16/2008]SummaryThe cases are similar the Akorita v 36 Gensing Road Limited [LRX/16/2008] as they pose a cause against management and service charges in connection to a property. Mr. Akorita was the lease holder in the case and t...

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Why are rented homes becoming expensive in the UK?

The key reason for the increase in renting costs in the UK is the shortage of quality homes across the country. People who would ordinarily buy putting their plans on hold due to the cost of living crisis and rising mortgage rates, renting instead, and, the fact that...

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What is the Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service?

The Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service is a new government initiative in England and Wales offering free legal assistance to people at risk of losing their homes.

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Who are most likely to be affected by the rise in energy bills?

The elders and those yet to settle into their jobs are among the most vulnerable. The elders, because their aging bodies cannot cope with the freezing temperature, and the recently employed ones because they will not be able to raise more money to pay the extra charges.

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How is associated company being defined?

A company is associated with another company if one of them controls the other (parent companies) or if both are controlled by a third company (sister companies).

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What is included in a homebuyers survey?

The inspection for a Homebuyer Survey includes an investigation of damp issues, rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation as well as timber defects such as over-stressed timbers and beetle infestation. A Homebuyer Survey does include a visual inspection of the s...

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What financial support is available for heat pump installations?

The UK government offers grants through schemes like the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), Energy Company Obligation (ECO), and Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan program, providing up to 7,500 grants and additional funding for eligible rural homes.

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What is the strategy for dealing with abusive and unreasonably persistent persons?

Termination of contact is the policy to deal with unreasonably persistent and rude persons.

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What our customers are asking:

How does the tenancy agreement impact my rights in repair matters?

What does the ruling mean for building owners in Newham?

What is the LA FLEX scheme?

How many people in the UK may lose their homes or be on the streets in the present situation?

Homelessness is a strong possibility for nearly 270,000 people in the UK who may lose their homes or be on the streets.

Is there any alternative to the standard procedure of bailiff eviction?

What announcement was made by the Housing Secretary recently?

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has reiterated the government’s commitment to protecting the tenants. They have announced a series of measures that can provide relief to the affected tenants.

There is a very bad Mould Problem in the Flat, I called the Management Company and after some time they sent round a Damp Specialist who told me that there wasn't a problem at the flat, Do I have the right to have my own “Specialist round?

Yes you do. The problem if not an obvious roof or gutter leak may well be condensation, an advice leaflet is attached to help you.

How have service charges for flats changed over time?

How did coworking spaces become popular before the pandemic?

Are agents obliged to offer a digital solution?

What happens if they dont comply with the legislation?

What will instantly achieve an EPC grade C?

Establish the matter with relation to the proper construction and application of the lease terms and, in particular, the management and the service element charges that were to be produced to the lease holder.

What are the risks of not doing Section 20 consultation properly?

What are obligations of landlords under Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, which stipulates that leaseholders must be consulted for major works or long-term agreements?

Why do we need a Company to run the block/site?

1 When is an annual return required?

An annual return is required every year annually on the birthday of the company i.e. the anniversary of the date on which the company was incorporated.

What are the biggest causes of C02 or carbon emissions in the UK, housing sector influences?

What is the new 2024 energy efficiency target for landlords in England and Wales?

We have 2 blocks on our estate - the leases provide that we collect service charges as a whole not block by block. At a previous AGM it was minuted that each block should have its own reserve towards its own repairs. This has been the convention since, but now this is being objected to by some and we need to understand how sound our decision was.

What criticism has the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) faced regarding leasehold insurance irregularities?

The FCA has been strongly criticised by Insurance Business magazine for its lack of action in addressing leasehold insurance irregularities.

The interpretation and enforcement of provisions regarding service charges under residential tenancies by pointing out the need for reasonableness and transparency in property management.

Why are rented homes becoming expensive in the UK?

What is the Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service?

The Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service is a new government initiative in England and Wales offering free legal assistance to people at risk of losing their homes.

Who are most likely to be affected by the rise in energy bills?

How is associated company being defined?

A company is associated with another company if one of them controls the other (parent companies) or if both are controlled by a third company (sister companies).

What is included in a homebuyers survey?

What financial support is available for heat pump installations?

What is the strategy for dealing with abusive and unreasonably persistent persons?

Termination of contact is the policy to deal with unreasonably persistent and rude persons.

Ask from our Property Experts

What our customers are asking:

What our customers are asking:

How does the tenancy agreement impact my rights in repair matters?

What does the ruling mean for building owners in Newham?

What is the LA FLEX scheme?

How many people in the UK may lose their homes or be on the streets in the present situation?

Is there any alternative to the standard procedure of bailiff eviction?

What announcement was made by the Housing Secretary recently?

There is a very bad Mould Problem in the Flat, I called the Management Company and after some time they sent round a Damp Specialist who told me that there wasn't a problem at the flat, Do I have the right to have my own “Specialist round?

How have service charges for flats changed over time?

How did coworking spaces become popular before the pandemic?

Are agents obliged to offer a digital solution?

What happens if they dont comply with the legislation?

What will instantly achieve an EPC grade C?

Establish the matter with relation to the proper construction and application of the lease terms and, in particular, the management and the service element charges that were to be produced to the lease holder.

What are the risks of not doing Section 20 consultation properly?

What are obligations of landlords under Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, which stipulates that leaseholders must be consulted for major works or long-term agreements?

Why do we need a Company to run the block/site?

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When is an annual return required?

What are the biggest causes of C02 or carbon emissions in the UK, housing sector influences?

What is the new 2024 energy efficiency target for landlords in England and Wales?

What criticism has the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) faced regarding leasehold insurance irregularities?

The interpretation and enforcement of provisions regarding service charges under residential tenancies by pointing out the need for reasonableness and transparency in property management.

Why are rented homes becoming expensive in the UK?

What is the Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service?

Who are most likely to be affected by the rise in energy bills?

How is associated company being defined?

What is included in a homebuyers survey?

What financial support is available for heat pump installations?

What is the strategy for dealing with abusive and unreasonably persistent persons?

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