Stay Completely Compliant in Every Way
The interesting thing about Law is that you don’t actually realise how vast a topic it is until you start studying it with great attention to detail. Each area of Law has it’s “fascinating” element - Criminal Law, is apparently the most exciting, with Equity & Trusts being the most boring (hearsay), yet the Law of Tort has to be one of the most extensive and sort after by consumers and lawyers. From Trespass to the Person to Nuisance and Occupier’s Liability and everything in between, there is a lot to cover and a great deal to understand.
What Letting Agents need to know about Domestic Abuse
Did you know that two million people are victims of domestic violence every year - or that two women die at the hands of a partner or ex-partner each week? Domestic abuse is an issue that affects everyone but, because of the unique knowledge they have about the living situations of their tenants, lettings agents could be in a position to help.
Housing Minister Tightens up Rules on Electrical Safety to better protect Renters
Renters will receive better protection thanks to new measures designed to ensure mandatory electrical inspections are carried out by competent and qualified inspectors, Housing Minister Heather Wheeler MP has announced yesterday. As part of the government’s commitment to drive up standards in the private rented sector, landlords will be legally required to ensure that the inspectors they hire to carry out safety inspections have the necessary competence and qualifications to do so – with tough financial penalties for those who fail to comply.
E-Learning - Still the Way Forward
Just over 12 years ago. we developed a suite of qualifications with the assistance of then, Edexcel. These BTEC qualifications at Levels 2, 3 and 4 were the first of their kind in the Private Rented Sector. Vocational qualifications which were suited to the needs and requirements of learners who worked in Letting Agencies and therefore, had a tremendous level of knowledge, yet had never “qualified”.