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When you need building regs approval, how to apply, using a competent person scheme, and determinations and appeals.
You must check if you need approval before you construct or change…
You do not need to apply for approval if the work is exempt or not covered…
Competent person schemes are a way for tradespeople to prove their ability…
Contact a ‘building control body’ (BCB) to check the building regulations…
You can appeal to the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) if: a registered…
Landlord responsibilities when renting out your property, including making repairs, health and safety, increasing the rent and changing regulated tenancies.
The rules about what can happen before or during a tenancy depend on what…
You’re a landlord if you rent out your property. As a landlord you must:…
You must keep your property in good condition, and any gas or electrical…
You can often sort out disputes with your tenant without going to court:…
If you let your property to several tenants who are not members of the…
When you rent out property you may have to pay tax. You can choose to pay…
There are special rules for changing rents and terms for regulated…
If a tenant dies without an executor or a will, the process for reclaiming…
Private renting as a tenant - repairs, rent increases and arrears, settling disputes, deposits and your rights and responsibilities.
The rules about what can happen before or during your tenancy depend on…
You have certain rights and responsibilities if you’re a tenant in…
You must prove that you have a right to rent property in England if…
Your landlord must keep the property you live in safe and free from health…
What your landlord must do Your landlord is always responsible for repairs…
You can dispute your rent if: you think it is above the open market rate…
If you miss your rent payments or are late paying rent, you’re in rent…
You may have to pay a deposit before you move in. There’s different…
Your home is a house in multiple occupation (HMO) if both of the following…
When you rent a property as a university student, you will either: rent…
Report antisocial behaviour to the police or to your local council. Your…
Follow these steps if you have a problem with your landlord: Complain to…
Fire safety in blocks of flats: how to check for problems, cladding and remediation, your rights, repairs and temporary accommodation.
Midlands Region, Judge M K Gandham & Mr N Wint FRICS ACIArb on 06 June 2023
Northern Region Judge J M Going and Member Mr W Reynolds sitting on 19 December 2022
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision of Judge Butler on 24 October 2026.
Midlands Region, Judge M K Gandham and Mr R P Cammidge FRICS on 1 August 2022
Eastern Region, Judge J Morris on 18 November 2024
Eastern Region: Judge JR Morris Regional Surveyor Mrs M Hardman FRICS IRRV (Hons)
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