Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 – 20th March 2019 – FAQs
The Act revives a clause in the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, requiring all rented homes to be ‘fit for human habitation’ at the start of the tenancy and throughout the duration of the tenancy. We have all been used to the LTA 1985 – Section 11 – as it’s the go to piece of legislation for Property Managers.
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.
Work - Life Balance. How do we achieve it?
The Work - Life Balance that so many seek, yet a lot of people can only dream of, can be achieved with some planning. We live our lives in a very different way to our parents and most definitely in a completely alien way to younger generations. When analogue became digital and then everything became “social “, those who were not “up to date” with this 21st century change, feared being left behind. However, embracing the changes by using these resources and tools to help improve your personal and professional, can prove beneficial.