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Unsatisfactory EICR: What Landlords Must Do Next
Gemma WildYou’ve arranged an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) for your rental property, only to receive a report marked Unsatisfactory. In this guideWhat the result meansEICR codesRemedial work deadlinesWhat to do next Naturally, you have questions. Is the property unsafe? How much work is required? Will you need a new consumer…
What Happens If a Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) Expires?
Gemma WildGas Safety Certificate (CP12) expired? It’s something that needs dealing with promptly, but the important thing is to establish what has happened and take the right action. In this guideFirst stepsWhat the law requiresSteps to take after a missed checkTenant access Most landlords don’t deliberately miss a Gas Safety Certificate…
Is Leicester’s Landlord Licensing Scheme Fair – or Just a “Landlord Tax”?
Gemma WildYesterday, I attended a talk hosted by JMP Solicitors on the current landlord licensing scheme implemented by Leicester City Council. It was an insightful – and at times eye-opening – session that reflected just how strongly the local landlord and letting community is reacting to what many are calling an…
