In the government’s continued commitment to encourage improvements within Private Sector Housing and support Local Authorities in conducting well targeted and effective enforcement that drives out rogue landlords, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has allocated up to £100,000 to explore the merits of a national landlord register.

If you’re a Landlord who privately owns and manages your rented properties you will be subject to property licensing regulations. These rules will determine and dictate some of the duties you are required to uphold, as well as potentially restrict what you are able to do with your property. It may all seem a little confusing at first, so let us break it down for you.

If you’re a Landlord or involved in the housing industry, it won’t be long before you come across the initialism HHSRS. But what does it mean, and what exactly is the point of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System?

We’re all familiar with the concept of a witness statement, but what are the ins and outs of exactly what one is for and how do they work? Here we provide you with a comprehensive explanation of what a witness statement is and what they are for.

We’ve all heard the words uttered by arresting police officers on TV, but if you’re being cautioned by the Council for housing violations then you could very well be in hot water. PACE (Police and Criminal Evidence) interviews are not something to be taken lightly. Here are some important things to know if you’re asked to attend a PACE interview.

Elmbridge Borough Council have really dropped the ball on a significantly public case of Housing Association negligence, and yet it still seems that they aren’t holding their hands up to it.

Woking Borough Council are likely to scrap their attempt at implementing a Selective Licence Scheme in the Canalside ward, after significant shortfalls and failure to achieve its goals. Get our analysis of the details here.

Since the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 came into force in June 2020, all Landlords must have an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) for their properties. Here we delve into the details of what this means for Landlords.

Since its inception the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) has never been updated. Now, a two year research project is asking Landlords to help give them honest insight into how it works for them.

Reigate and Banstead Council are the next in a long line of councils avoiding taking responsibility for their shortcomings in another case of bunking housing legislation.

Another disgraceful act of neglect from a council landlord and a shockingly meagre punishment… The details tell it all.

Council double-standards when it comes to maintaining safety standards in their properties must be called to account. Here we delve into some recent examples of the corruption across the boroughs.