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Managing the outside of the property – Part 1 – England and Wales In the first installment of our two-part series on managing the exterior of a property, we examine Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and Section 92 of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (RHWA). These sections outline landlords' obligations to maintain the property in good repair. We discuss how these laws do not require landlords to fix anything that falls into disrepair due to an act or omission by the tenant, or, in England, if the tenant fails to use the property in a 'tenant-like manner.' Stay tuned for our next article, where we will examine the Defective Premises Act 1972, which addresses the entire property. https://lnkd.in/eBzyhXn9

The Tenancy of Shops (Scotland) Act 1949 consultation is due to close in less than two weeks on 31 July 🗓.  Our Commercial Real Estate Committee has engaged closely with the Scottish Law Commission on the various options for change. The Act was brought in at the end of World War II to address the shortage of suitable retail premises by allowing certain tenants to extend their lease for up to an additional year after its initial expiration. 🏪 Given the substantial changes in the commercial property market since 1949 and the limited use of the legislation, there is a debate as to whether the Act is performing as intended which is why the SLC are investigating possible repeal or reform. This is your chance to Have Your Say!! 🤔Do you have any experience with the Tenancy of Shops (Scotland) Act? We are keen to hear your feedback. Please contact us if you have any comments before the deadline. You can read more about the Act in our latest Voice article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/erXrfE3n 🔗And here for the discussion paper -https://lnkd.in/gNQQzrza.

Fascinating case on ground (g) and false evidence from the landlord as to its intentions to occupy. The landlord here was found to have misrepresented its plans for the premises, so was found liable to the former tenant (who was thus unable to renew its lease) for compensation under the little used s37A of the 1954 Act. Two points of interest: (1) the tort of deceit could not assist the tenant as it was not flexible enough to deal with the position where it was the court who was deceived in evidence, rather than the tenant (that didn't matter, as the tenant still won under section 37A), and (2) what will the quantum of the tenant's compensation be, given that (as the landlord contended in its defence), there would have been an early break right in any renewal lease that might have resulted if the landlord had told the truth and ground (g) was not made out? If compensation is indeed limited on this basis, then that would seem to nullify much of the effect of section 37A. #landlordtenant #1954act

Why do you need to work with a letting agent when you can let your property privately? ➡️ You don’t have to. But here are a few reasons why you might want to. ✔️ No lost income – with a fast turnover between tenants, your property will rarely be empty when you work with a letting agent. ✔️ Simple compliance – let someone else take care of the legalities and regulations for you. ✔️ ARLA propertymark protection – ARLA associated estate agents are backed by a Client Money Protection (CMP) scheme. Ensuring that your income is protected, even if your tenant fails to pay. ✔️ A whole range of additional services for full-service accounts – photographic inventories, regular property visits, legal cover for client disputes, expert knowledge and advice. Indigo Residential is proud to have three local branches around Bedfordshire, enabling us to provide in-depth, independent support and advice to our landlords. Whether it is finding the next investment property or finding the best tenants. We’re here for you every step of the way. Get in touch to find out more: https://buff.ly/412Pue7 Stopsley: 01582 512000 Barton: 01582 847800 Ampthill: 01525 213321 #lettings #lettingagent #estateagent #IndigoResidential #properties #let #landlordservices

A great short article here by Emma Humphreys (she/her) and Nic Taggart about the standard of repair we consider when dealing with #dilapidations disputes. Essential reading.

Right to Buy was introduced to give eligible tenants an opportunity to buy their council property at a discounted price. This article will explain how you can buy a council property, if you have right to buy, what discount you could get and the timeframe for the process; https://lnkd.in/gqDjMzKC #righttobuy #councilproperty #legaladvice

Think your rental property meets the new minimum standards? With Queensland's new housing regulations in full swing, it’s time to take a closer look. Whether it’s weatherproofing or mould prevention, these rules are here to protect your property and your tenants. Check out our new blog that explains how these standards affect Cairns properties and what you can do to ensure compliance. Don’t miss out—read the full blog now through this link: https://lnkd.in/giHmKyHF

By-laws are the registered rules and regulations adopted by the body corporate all owners and tenants living within a body corporate property must follow. Check out our by-laws explainer video here https://buff.ly/3P6f9ze

Let's talk about something BORING, but necessary. Various kinds of businesses need licences to operate. To do that they often need to apply to a local council. For things like premises licences (alcohol and music) and special treatments licences, it's a legal requirement to advertise those applications in a local newspaper. Except... at Wharf Life, we know these things aren't dull at all. They're often a crucial step on the road to realising a dream. That's why we keep our rates for firms in Tower Hamlets down to a minimum, because we don't think businesses - especially those starting up - should be penalised for fulfilling a legal obligation. You can find out more about advertising public notices in Tower Hamlets through Wharf Life here: https://lnkd.in/dKiBS-xi ----- For less dull things in your inbox once every two weeks, subscribe to Wharf Life's Wharf Whispers newsletter here and we'll bring you stories, deals and listings free of charge: https://lnkd.in/dwKsD38