Don’t think housing disrepair matters in the UK need to be taken seriously? Hold. Picture this: you have signed up to a new tenancy agreement and moved into a gorgeous flat. Even the rent is affordable! You think you’ve sealed a pretty great deal until you move in and notice that the kitchen smells like
Are you a landlord looking for guidance on how to handle housing disrepair matters? Are you afraid that your career may be at stake because of a tenant making false claims against you? We’ve got you covered! According to Public Law Today, a 2017 BBC research revealed that the number of housing disrepair claims brought by
It’s not unusual for tenants to want to make a few structural changes to a property on lease. Under the terms of the lease, they can only do it after obtaining permission from the landlord. Generally, it’s a simple process in which the tenant has to apply for a license for alterations. That being said,
This video looks at the issues when neighbours wish to carry out alterations and excavations are close to neighbouring properties. The relevance of the Party Wall etc Act 1996 is explained, particularly those aspects which affect Section 6 of the Act. Nick Huband, structural and forensic building engineer, of William J Marshall and Partners, is