Category: Regulations and Compliance

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Angie Nicholls

Preparing for Change and Adapting to New Legislation

Preparing for Change: How Landlords Can Adapt to the Proposals Under the Renters’ Rights Bill
The upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill has generated significant attention with its headline changes, such as the abolition of Section 21 and revisions to possession grounds. However, beyond these much-publicised reforms, there are several other important proposals under the Bill that landlords must prepare for. As the legislation heads into its second reading in the House of Commons, it’s crucial for landlords to not only stay informed but to also take steps to professionalise their approach and protect their interests.

Here, we take seven key proposals in the Bill, as examples, and provide practical advice on how landlords can navigate these changes effectively.

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Angie Nicholls

The Renters’ Rights Bill – Not Just the Abolition of S21

The Renters’ Rights Bill, a significant overhaul of the private rental sector (PRS), began its official journey with its first reading in the House of Commons on 11th September 2024. The Bill, which is a successor to the previously proposed Renters’ Reform Bill, is poised to bring about the most transformative changes in the PRS in over 30 years. With a Labour majority in Parliament and strong backing from Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook, the Bill is expected to move through the legislative process quickly, with the aim of becoming law by the summer of 2025. Its second reading is scheduled for 9th October 2024.

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Bristol Rental Market
Benedict Nicholls

New Licensing for Bristol

Bristol City Council Introduces New Licensing Schemes for HMOs and Private Rentals
As of August 6, 2024, Bristol City Council has implemented two significant housing schemes across the city. These new initiatives include a citywide additional House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licensing scheme and a selective licensing scheme that applies to three specific wards, namely, Bishopston, Ashley Down, Cotham and Easton wards.

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Bristol Rental Market
Angie Nicholls

What does HMO stand for and what are they?

HMO stands for House in Multiple Occupation and is a property where three or more tenants from two or more households share common facilities such as bathrooms, kitchens, or living rooms. A household is determined as individuals who are related by birth, marriage, or relationship (a couple), it is a shared living space occupied by individuals who are not part of the same family or household.

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Bristol Rental Market
Angie Nicholls

Renters’ Reform Bill Doesn’t Make Wash-Up

The Renters (Reform) Bill, heralded as the Government’s blueprint for overhauling the private rented sector (PRS), appears to have been shelved following the recent announcement of a general election. This development has left many in the industry in a state of frustration and uncertainty.

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