Author Archives: Richard Hoque
Awaab’s Law — What It Means and How Managing Agents Can Help
The tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak in 2020 exposed the devastating consequences of prolonged damp and mould in housing. Despite his family repeatedly reporting the problem, it was never resolved by their landlord, Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH).In response, the Government has introduced Awaab’s Law — new legislation designed to ensure that landlords act swiftly…
Renters’ Rights Bill: What It Means for “No DSS” Clauses in Leases
For many years, some leases and letting adverts have included blanket restrictions like “No DSS,” “No tenants on benefits,” or “No children.” These phrases were once common in the private rented sector, but they’ve increasingly been seen as discriminatory and unfair. With the Renters Rights Bill these kinds of restrictions are set to become history. But what happens if your lease still contains a covenant that prevents sub-letting to tenants who receive benefits?
Selling your home with a missing Electrical Installation Certificate
When selling your home, one of the first things your solicitor will ask you to complete is the TA6 Property Information Form. Completing this form often reveals issues you were previously unaware of.
The TA6 form will ask if you have the documentation to prove that any notifiable work carried out at your property meets building regulations. At this point, sellers who have had electrical work done at their property often realise that they are missing an Electrical Installation Certificate, or EIC.
Written by guest author Chris Salmon of Quittance Legal Services, this article explains what to do.
Managing Leasehold Property during the Coronavirus Crisis
The coronavirus crisis has presented an unprecedented challenge to everyone, nevertheless life goes on and the business of managing leasehold property does not stop. We have to adapt to these changed conditions with Property Managers working from home, Directors Meetings being held remotely using technology and much else. This article provides some guidance for the management of leasehold property under these exceptional circumstances.
Leasehold Buildings : Introduction to Asbestos Management
Buildings constructed before the year 2000 may still have asbestos in a surprisingly large number of different building materials. It’s only when these materials are damaged or disturbed that tiny asbestos fibres can be released into the air which can be breathed in to cause serious lung problems later in life.
This article outlines the responsibilities of freeholders, management companies and their managing agents to prepare Asbestos Risk Register and Asbestos Management Plan.