An elderly property-owner has been fined £2,000 and must contribute £2,500 in legal costs for harassing the American tenants that were renting a house she owned in East Anglia.
Buy-to-let landlords urged to benefit before £1,500 tax perk ends
Under a current Government energy scheme – Landlord’s Energy Saving Allowance – landlords can claim income tax relief on money they spend to implement energy efficiency measures in properties they let.
The higher cost of settling arrears is condemned by landlords and tenants
Tenants and landlords across the UK have criticised the Government’s attempt to increase court fees for disputes regarding rent arrears.
£19,000 fine given to landlord for renting out house with rat infestation
Kamran Qurban, a landlord who let seven bedrooms of a house to families, couples, and single professionals, has been fined £19,000 for disregarding housing rules.
Warning served regarding use of photos in tenancy disputes
UK letting agents and landlords are being warned that inventory lists compiled using some technologies cannot guarantee state-of-repair proof or protection from tenant disputes.