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  1. Universal Credit

    Posted on: Category: Landlord News, Universal Credit, Rent Arrears, Benefits

    Universal Credit will change the way in which landlords deal with tenants in receipt of benefits. Universal Credit is a complete overhaul of the benefits system. Under Universal Credit, six separate benefits will be rolled into one monthly payment.

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  2. Deposit Protection - September 2014

    Posted on: Category: Landlord News

    Within 30 days of receiving the deposit, landlords must place it into a government-backed Tenancy Deposit Protection (TDP) scheme. This is mandatory when renting out a property on an assured shorthold tenancy that started after 6th April 2007.

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  3. Electrical Safety - September 2014

    Posted on: Category: Landlord News

    According to registered charity ‘Electrical Safety First’, landlords are exposing themselves to significant financial risks, from fines and invalidated insurance, through not acting on their electrical safety obligations.

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  4. Tenant References - September 2014

    Posted on: Category: Landlord News

    Those who have learnt the hard way know that tenant referencing is vital before starting a new tenancy, and will also know that many prospective tenants will not be who they initially appear.

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