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.
A new Housing Complaints Resolution Service is announced for the entire housing market.
Communities Secretary announces plans for new housing complaints service for entire housing market – ensuring both homeowners and tenants know where to go when things go wrong.
For first time ever, private landlords will be legally required to join a housing redress scheme – boosting protection for millions of renters across the country.
An Overview - Fundamental Changes in the Private Rented Sector
The date when the Tenant Fee Ban becomes Law has been announced, so now is the time to prepare for the changes this pivotal piece of Legislation will bring. On Wednesday, the House of Commons will deliberate on the amendments put forward by the House of Lords and will hopefully be put to bed. Once Royal Assent has been given, guidance will be provided.
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”.