Landlord Regulations
At Blue Crystal, we’ve been managing properties in West London for many years. We know that initially, you might be surprised to know that there are more legal steps involved when letting a property then selling it.
You don’t only have national rules and regulations: you also have the local ones. You need to know your rights and responsibilities as a landlord and your tenant’s ones.
For this reason, in this category archive, we aim to explain very clearly the main landlord regulations.
From the minute you sign a contract, your tenants will probably always call upon you to make repairs.
For this reason, in this category, we explain the main landlord regulations from your statutory repairing obligations. Also, we share tips on how to make sure that the tenants will make the eventual repairs to a certain standard.
Increasing rents under tenancy agreements
Challenge rent increase Increasing rents under tenancy agreements is a delicate issue for landlords. So here are some pointers to help you navigate this situation. Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies Most of the time the landlord is more in control when it comes...
Section 20C orders – who benefits from it?
Most modern residential leases include a provision to enable a landlord or management company to recover their legal costs from their leaseholders through service charges. This will usually enable legal costs. For example, when a management company ends up in...
Check your lease when letting your property
How to check a lease on a property All flats and some freehold properties, especially the ones located on managed estates are subject to covenants affecting how the property is to be used and setting rules for when and to whom the property might be let. It is...
The abolition of Section 21 notice
Section 21 notice abolished Do you require more information about the abolition of Section 21 notice? The UK Government has announced plans to consult on new legislation to abolish Section 21 evictions. England refers to these as ‘no-fault evictions’. The...
When do leaseholders have to pay for improvements?
Who pays for leasehold improvements When do leaseholders have to pay for improvements? Carrying out major works on a property or development can sometimes create a disagreement from one or more property owners who have an obligation to contribute to minor/major works....