What is a Section 20 Notice - LandlordZONE
February 25, 2015. There are two instances of section 20 notices in property in England: (1) is the notice served in relation to early shorthold tenancies under the Housing Act 1988, and the other, (2) refers to section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, as amended by the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act (CLRA) 2002, which involves ...
Section 21 Notices - LandlordZONE
April 5, 2013. Obtaining Possession – Section 21 Notices: This article explains how to gain possession of your residential rental property in the most efficient way. You may just want your property back for your own use, or to sell, or you may be having problems with the tenant, such as rent arrears. These guidelines apply primarily to England.
Explained: Major upcoming EPC Regulation changes for Buy
Sep 3, 2021 · As already mentioned, the current minimum energy efficiency standard for buy to let properties is a band E. This MEES came into full effect last year in 2020. However, in a consultation document from late 2020, it was suggested that the minimum EPC rating be raised to a band C for all new tenancies by 2025, and all existing tenancies by 2028.
Quarter Days - LandlordZONE
Jun 26, 2020 · The traditional English quarter days are: March 25, June 24, September 29 and December 25. In Scotland the traditional quarter days or term days are: 28 February, 28 May, 28 August, 28 November. The modern quarter days: 1 January, 1 April, 1 July, 1 October. From medieval times in England there have been in the calendar four Quarter Days:
GUIDE: Guarantors in rental agreements - what are they
Jun 25, 2024 · The guarantor pays the landlord the rent if the tenant defaults, it pays the landlord's losses, expenses or damages where the tenant fails to carry out his of her full obligations under the lease. With residential tenancies it is now quite common for the landlord or agent to ask for a guarantor, particularly when a tenant has a low credit score ...
Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
Nov 2, 2023 · Tenant Ending the Tenancy - Section 27 LTA 1954. In the case of a fixed term lease the tenant can end the tenancy by serving three months written notice on the landlord under Section 27. A section 27 notice cannot expire before the contractual expiry date and if this date has already passed when a s27 notice is served, the lease will expire ...
The importance of the "How to Rent" Guide and Section 21
Oct 20, 2023 · The Tenant Fees Act 2019 introduces yet another requirement before a valid Section 21 notice can be served, that is, not to have taken a 'prohibited payment' as prescribed by the Act. The 'How to Rent' guide serves as an important reminder to both landlords and tenants of their obligations under a AST residential tenancy in England, and it also ...
Compulsory EPC band 'C' by 2025 causing confusion
January 12, 2022. Compulsory EPC band 'C' by 2025 causing confusion. There have been recent confusing reports put out that from 2025, all newly rented properties in England & Wales will be required to have an EPC rating of band C or above. This is somewhat misleading and 'jumping the gun' as so far this is only a Government proposal following a ...
Legal matters: terminology, lease or licence, what's the difference?
Oct 23, 2023 · A "tenancy agreement" is the term more often associated with a residential letting for less than three years, whereas a "lease" is more generally used in relation to a commercial tenancy, and in the case of residential lettings, for in excess of three years. A lease in excess of three years must be signed as a deed whereas the average ...
The compulsory registration of leases with the Land Registry
Mar 6, 2024 · When registering with the Land Registry the original lease, signed by landlord and tenant, must be presented. The registration must be within two months of completion of the lease agreement - If the tenant does not do this the legal title will fall to the person who assigned. Late registration may not be possible, or if it is, this may involve ...