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As a landlord, find out if the leaseholders in your block have the right to take over management of your building, and the process they must go through to do this
The Right to Manage (RTM) lets some leasehold property owners take over…
To qualify for Right to Manage: the building must be made up of flats…
Normally, the leaseholders will contact you once they’ve set up an RTM…
You can dispute the claim by serving a counter-notice to the Right to…
If you accept the Right to Manage (RTM) company’s notice, or if you…
Information relating to the Renters (Reform) Bill which was introduced to Parliament on 17 May 2023.
How we assess issues of potential regulatory concern
As a tenant renting out a commercial property, you have certain responsibilities including maintenance, health and safety, and making provisions for your staff and visitors
Guidance for landlords who wish to gain possession of their property.
How we review the information landlords are required to send to us
How farm business tenants and landlords can claim compensation for improvements, terminate a tenancy and ask for a rent review.
What we do and how we approach regulating landlords.
Information for landlords in England on tenant eviction: assured shorthold tenancies, including eviction notices, Section 21, Section 8, accelerated possession, possession orders, bailiffs
How we carry out inspections of landlords
The government is committed to improving the quality of social housing in England. In response to the tragic death of 2-year-old Awaab Ishak, we are reforming the sector so that every tenant has a decent, safe and secure home. We...
What to include in a tenancy agreement, different types of tenancy (including assured shorthold tenancy) and how to end a tenancy.
A tenancy agreement is a contract between you and a landlord - ending a tenancy, changing a tenancy, tenancy types and assured shorthold tenancies
How we engage with landlords, and what further action we may take
Forms for seeking possession of secure tenancies.
How we investigate and what action we take on serious failures in landlords
Landlords need to follow certain procedures when evicting tenants - find out about eviction notices, harassment and illegal evictions, and going to court
Private renting as a tenant - repairs, rent increases and arrears, settling disputes, deposits and your rights and responsibilities.
You must check that a tenant or lodger can legally rent your residential property in England.
Details of the TSMs as defined by the regulator and requirements of the regulator in relation to these TSMs that all registered providers must meet.
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