The Renter’s Reform Bill - An Overview
The Queen’s Speech last month confirmed some quite significant plans to further change the housing sector. These reforms affecting England, were announced on the 19th December, further cementing the Government’s intention to herald a new style housing sector.
The key elements of the Bill aim to restore a balance and fairness between landlords and tenants.
In the House of Lords, there are more than 10 Lords a Leaping
If you have ever attended a tour of the Houses of Parliament, you will be well-informed about the history of the incredible building known as the Palace of Westminster. The palace is divided into two houses - the House of Commons where the elected MPs sit/meet and the House of Lords where, well, obviously the Lords reside.
The tours that are conducted by very knowledgable guides and sometimes, MPs, are educational and extremely informative, not only providing a snapshot of the political system and how the two Houses work, it also serves as an amazing history lesson.
Nine Ladies, Children, Elderly, Young, Disabled, Dancing - The Importance of Equality
The Equality Act is relied upon and used in every sphere of our daily lives, it’s prevalent wherever we work or live.
The definition by the Oxford English Dictionary is -the fact of being equal in rights, status, advantages, etc.racial/social/sexual equality, equality of opportunity, the principle of equality before the law (= the law treats everyone the same)
The Equality Act of 2010 brought together over 116 separate pieces of legislation into one single Act. The Act provides a legal framework to protect the rights of individuals and advance equality of opportunity for all. It provides Great Britain with a discrimination law which protects individuals from unfair treatment and promotes a fair and more equal society.
Eight Maids sharing a flat would be a Breach of HMO Regs if they are not related
A house in multiple occupation (HMO) is a property rented out by at least 3 people who are not from one ‘household’ (for example a family) but share facilities like the bathroom and kitchen. A landlord who wants to let a property as an HMO in England or Wales must contact the local authority to check if a licence is required. Easy to follow rules are as follows:-
a licence is required if rented to 5 or more people who form more than 1 household
A household is either a single person or members of the same family who live together. A family includes people who are:
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Married couples or couples living together as married (including people in same-sex relationships)
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Relatives or half-relatives e.g. grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, nieces, cousins
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Step-parents and step-children