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  2. Notice Changes (Sections 8 & 21)

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    In May 2021, two changes were issued in relation to notice periods. A Section 21 notice served to a tenant must now be a minimum of 4 months, which means that landlords will have 4 months from expiry of the notice to apply to court for possession. A new Section 8 has also been issued to reflect changes for the grou...

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  3. Council consultation on empty properties

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    South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) is proposing the following changes the level of Council Tax discount on empty properties and an increase to the Empty Homes Premium (EHP) on properties that are vacant long term.

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  4. Electrical Safety Regulations update

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    Subject to approval by both Houses of Parliament, landlords and agents will need to ensure electrical installation inspections and testing are carried out for all new tenancies in England from 1st July 2020 or from 1st April 2021 for existing tenancies.

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  5. Online repair reporting

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    Managed tenants can now report faults and repair requests online using a new facility on the Turner Scott website.

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  8. Mandatory Electrical Checks Every 5 Years

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    Housing Secretary James Brokenshire has announced that private landlords will be required to ensure electrical installations in their properties are inspected every five years.

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