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06/09/2023 By Rooshan Saeed and Robin Stewart, Anthony Gold Solicitors

Can landlords return a tenancy deposit by cheque?

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29/06/2023 By Mathew McDermott, Barrister at 42 Bedford Row

Appeals against the imposition of financial penalties under Housing Act 2004: extensions of time when appeals are submitted late

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23/06/2023 By Richard Tacagni, Managing Director at London Property Licensing

Excessive and unjust – Upper Tribunal decision on council’s civil financial penalty policy

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11/04/2023 By Samantha Watkin, Senior Policy Officer, NRLA

Spotlight on Haringey Council's Additional Licensing Scheme

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06/04/2023 By Rooshan Saeed, Paralegal, Anthony Gold Solicitors

Rent Repayment Orders: why a landlord’s excuse must remain reasonable for the duration of the offence

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06/12/2022 By Robin Stewart, Senior Associate Solicitor, Anthony Gold

Nine point guide to spotting an out-of-date tenancy agreement

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03/10/2022 By Rooshan Saeed, Paralegal, Anthony Gold Solicitors

How far do managers of HMOs need to go to 'ensure' compliance with the Management Regulations?

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28/03/2022 By Sue Coulson, Chief Executive, Capital Letters

How can landlords help low-income families manage the rising cost of living?

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25/03/2022 By Samantha Watkin, Policy Officer, NRLA

Spotlight on Greenwich Council's Additional Licensing Scheme

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28/02/2022 By Tamanna Begum, Paralegal, Anthony Gold

Understanding banning orders for landlords and letting agents

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31/01/2022 By Robin Stewart, Solicitor, Anthony Gold

Liability of Company Directors for Housing Offences

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15/12/2021 By Robin Stewart, Solicitor, Anthony Gold

How to get named and shamed: a guide to notoriety and public disgrace for landlords and agents

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28/10/2021 By Nikki Basin, Solicitor at Anthony Gold

What factors are considered when determining the amount of a Rent Repayment Order – Williams v Parmar [ 2021] UKUT 244 (LC)

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27/09/2021 By Robin Stewart, Solicitor, Anthony Gold

No more RROs against superior landlords – what next after the Court of Appeal’s decision in Rakusen v Jepson?

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22/09/2021 By Richard Tacagni, Managing Director at London Property Licensing

Landlord’s £5,000 penalty cancelled following successful appeal

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10/08/2021 By Richard Lord, Independent Housing and Health Consultant

Fire safety developments in residential buildings

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29/07/2021 By Robin Stewart, Solicitor, Anthony Gold

Is ‘rent-to-rent’ a doomed business model?

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29/06/2021 By Richard Tacagni, Managing Director at London Property Licensing

Confusion over electrical safety regulations leads to threat of enforcement action

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29/04/2021 By Robin Stewart, Solicitor, Anthony Gold

Will private landlords be forced to join a ‘redress scheme’?

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26/04/2021 By Richard Tacagni, Managing Director at London Property Licensing

Refusal of mandatory HMO licence overturned on appeal

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