New rules for landlords

AG47

Somebody told me today that new rules affecting landlords not looking after their tenants well enough.

Say the landlords dont get new boiler fitted, or the fridge/washing machine needs repairing and they don't do it, then the council can take over the property's and use the rent money to get the things needed done to the property?

Is thi correct?

If not what is the tuth about the new rules please?

Surely many landlords will want to sell now?

dawyldthing

From what I gather many want to sell from the new tax rules on second homes already, so if the rest is true it wouldn’t surprise me.

I’ve heard of this in Nottingham as there’s been a big hoo har over it

http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/housing/landlords-guide-to-licensing-your-rented-properties/selective-licensing/

So I wonder if it’s somethung similar

ognum

AG47 wrote: »

Somebody told me today that new rules affecting landlords not looking after their tenants well enough.

Say the landlords dont get new boiler fitted, or the fridge/washing machine needs repairing and they don't do it, then the council can take over the property's and use the rent money to get the things needed done to the property?

Is thi correct?

If not what is the tuth about the new rules please?

Surely many landlords will want to sell now?

I am not sure why this would worry many LL who do repair and manage their properties well.

Hasbeen

AG47 wrote: »

Somebody told me today that new rules affecting landlords not looking after their tenants well enough.

Say the landlords dont get new boiler fitted, or the fridge/washing machine needs repairing and they don't do it, then the council can take over the property's and use the rent money to get the things needed done to the property?

Is thi correct?

If not what is the tuth about the new rules please?

Surely many landlords will want to sell now?

Simple? Get boiler cover and if needed pay for new boiler and don't give the tenants a free fridge/washing machine.

Its about time the Landlords were given the same protection as the tenants?

Marvel1

Let's hope it's true in regards to the boiler.

With washing machine etc then don't supply one in the first place.

G_M

Yes.

I'm removing all electrical items from all my properties (fridges, washing machines etc etc) so that I can't be held to ransom by my tenants.

I'm also removing all boilers and associated central heating. Most of my properties have open fireplaces, so I'll add a coal store in the garden. Heating sorted..

Dr M_G

bouicca21

GM I hope you are going to provide adequate plain English instructions (plus translations into various world languages) about safety precautions for those open fires and the coal shed. Plus safety equipment and directions about disposal of ash. And would burning the wrong fuel in a smokeless zone be sufficient grounds for eviction?

dimbo61

This is a guide ! Not the Law of the Land.
Councils seem confused on how to apply the new HMO rules.
How big is a Bedroom ?
HMO state 6.51 square meters yet Manchester ask for 10sm !
Just have a look at the thousands and thousands of new build homes where one or even two of the bedrooms are not 6.51sm let alone 10sm.
Make sure you have enough bins for the rubbish but No rules or guidance for fire safety except LACORS which is 14 years old.

G_M

bouicca21 wrote: »

....And would burning the wrong fuel in a smokeless zone be sufficient grounds for eviction?

I'm hoping yes.


S8 ground 18.

AnotherJoe

dawyldthing wrote: »

From what I gather many want to sell from the new tax rules on second homes already, so if the rest is true it wouldn’t surprise me.

I’ve heard of this in Nottingham as there’s been a big hoo har over it

http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/housing/landlords-guide-to-licensing-your-rented-properties/selective-licensing/

So I wonder if it’s somethung similar

It's irritating enough that most people don't seem to understand the difference between renting and letting but you'd hope an authority would. But it seems not.

Selective Licencing

The scheme came into force on 1 August 2018. If you rent a property in Nottingham you'll probably need a licence. The scheme is estimated to cover over 30,000 privately rented homes in a designated area.

Blackpool_Saver

G_M wrote: »

Yes.

I'm removing all electrical items from all my properties (fridges, washing machines etc etc) so that I can't be held to ransom by my tenants.

I'm also removing all boilers and associated central heating. Most of my properties have open fireplaces, so I'll add a coal store in the garden. Heating sorted..

Dr M_G

Is this a joke? I think you will have trouble letting your properties, and all kinds of problems with damp and condensation, not to mention damage to rooms/carpets etc. I think you are having us on