Landlord News Category

So, we’re here again, another month another newsletter article. What do I write? Simple, I open my pre-prepared list of ideas, choose the one I think is most meaningful for this month, and start typing words onto the page…

The COVID-19 pandemic is understandably causing a lot of people significant stress right now. From concerns over vulnerable relatives and the potential loss of work to panic buying and stripped supermarket shelves, these are uncertain times. But one landlord’s kind action has prompted thousands of people to share messages of support using the hashtag #ThankyouMrLandlord.

The Residential Landlords Association is warning landlords that many tenants are living in their overdrafts. With the new FCA rules on overdraft fees coming into effect in April, it’s likely that many tenants will slide further into debt – which could impact their ability to pay the rent on time.

The RLA has scored a victory after helping a landlord win his case against a local authority that rejected a Housing Benefit claim by his elderly mother, the tenant.

There is a common misconception that people live in the private rental sector out of necessity, not choice. But this is not necessarily correct. Plenty of people would rather rent a home than buy one. Not because they can’t afford to buy, but because it makes sense for their lifestyle at that time.