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Third of landlords have had a property abandoned by tenants, say NLA

23 May, 20160 Comments
According to the latest research carried out by the National Landlord Association, 36% of UK landlords have had a property abandoned by their tenants. At Tenant Referencing UK we hear from landlords on a daily basis who’ve had a tenant leave their property before the end of their tenancy without informing them, which (more often than
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NLA – Specialist Referencing

20 January, 20160 Comments
According to an article from the NLA; Vetting and referencing tenants is an essential part of the process of selecting a good tenant so it is important for landlords to keep up with best practise in this area, as well as with the law. NLA Director of Operations Richard Price has outlined the main areas
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Liverpool licensing plans could increase costs for good tenants

22 November, 20130 Comments
Today the Mayoral Cabinet for Liverpool will be asked to approve plans for a 12 week independent consultation to begin, over the introduction of the first citywide licensing scheme for private landlords. In a bid to drive up the quality of private rented properties this would mean that all property owners who rent out accommodation
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Licensing plans could increase costs for good tenants

21 October, 20130 Comments
As a Lincolnshire council plans to introduce a licensing system for landlords to crack down on anti-social tenants, the NLA has voiced their concerns that it could put up costs for good tenants. Boston Borough Council believe that the licences, which could cost upwards of £490, will help tackle disruption and low-quality housing. They also
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Extended tenancies could trigger rent arrears increase

28 January, 20130 Comments
In response to Labour’s call for longer tenancy agreements the Council of Mortgage Lenders have responded by warning that such agreements could lead to a rise in rent arrears. Labour argues that the private sector should give stability and financial certainty to private renters by offering predictable rents over a long period. Longer-term tenancies and
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