Haringey council fines 16 letting agencies £100k
The companies were fined under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 for breaching Client Money Protection rules and failing to display clear fees.
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Council makes shock move to seize control of landlord’s rental properties
In an unprecedented move, Merton Council has forcibly taken over the long-term running of a landlord’s rental properties after he repeatedly failed to license them.
CEO reveals why rent guarantor firm has launched on AIM Stock Exchange
Paul Hoy tells The Neg the banning of rent in advance within the Renters’ Rights Bill is likely to create a significant increase in demand for rent guarantor service like his.
Pet damage insurance launch offers first ‘dual cover’ for landlords
Pet damage insurance launch offers first ‘dual cover’ for landlordsDespite the Government doing a U-turn on allowing landlords to request tenants get pet damage insurance, Total Landlord has now launched its product into the market.
Report challenges myths of greedy rich landlords amid pressure of regulations
Despite the media narrative of landlords lining their pockets with cash, more than half (51%) of individual private landlords report gross income of less than £10,000, according to Savills.
Letting agent banned for three years after threatening unlawful eviction
A letting agent has been barred from operating in the property sector for three years after threatening to unlawfully evict a tenant with a young family.
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