Ministry withdraws guidance on new electrical safety regulations after ‘confusion’ in text
MHCLG says it has withdrawn the online guidance and reverted back to the original version while it sorts out ‘inconsistencies’ and publishes a new version soon.
Landmark eviction ruling handed down by Court of Appeal
Judges say agents and landlords who forget to issue gas safety certificates can still evict tenants using Section 21 notices, but decision may be appealed.
Court case outcome gives clarity on Repossession Notices (PIE)
THE Court of Appeal yesterday sided with private landlords in a case which threatened the way they could repossess properties.
Confusion reigns over Electrical Regulations Guidance implementation dates (PIE)
Late yesterday afternoon, the Government published amended Electrical Regulations guidance notes covering private rented properties in England.
Correspondence from Keystone Law
An email has been sent falsely claiming to be from “Keystone Law” in relation to a supposedly unclaimed inheritance.
Ker-ching! Stamp duty refunds soar during Coronavirus crisis (EAT)
A tax and legal specialist says there’s been a huge rise in stamp duty refund cases between March and June – the peak Coronavirus crisis period.