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Reasons why both landlord and tenants need a property inventory 1. Conducting an inventory will give both parties an accurate assessment of the current state of the property. 2. The property inventory will highlight any areas that need addressing and stipulate exactly who is responsible for their repair. 3. Having the document to hand will […]

The Government has opened a consultation on mandatory installation of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in England. While the consultation, which closes on 11 January 2021, primarily focuses on social housing it also covers aspects of the private rented sector and is an opportunity to make the case for reform of existing regulations, where they

Following the Prime Minister’s update: we write to update you on how Cornish Inventories can help you. For Agents: We have expanded our services to support agents working from home; and those with reduced office staff. We are still offering full Inventories – our Check In/Out procedure has been adapted to minimise contact and will

  New regulations are coming into force that will require landlords in England to have an electrical installation condition report (EICR) in place before they grant or renew a tenancy from July 1st 2020.  Read our updated guidance for landlords: https://www.rla.org.uk/…/respo…/electrical_inspections.shtml

Former Property Ombudsman text sums up why Property Inventories are essential ‘A properly prepared and comprehensive inventory sets the scene for what is provided by the landlord at the start of the tenancy. It therefore plays a significant role in protecting both landlord and tenant. A detailed inventory will help avoid disputes, whilst any such

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We have a number of half price offers on Inventories. Please note that these offers will be valid for two months after we have sent these to you. We regularly review and update our offers in order that we can provide the best possible, tailor-made service. Please contact us for further details!

Adjudication Digest September 2019

New legislative changes will make it a legal requirement for all letting agents to register with a redress scheme. The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has approved The Property Ombudsman (TPO) to provide a free and independent redress service to landlords and tenants as part of new legislative changes affecting letting agents. Today’s

Landlord jail term for gas safety breach 29th Nov 2013 A London landlord who rented out a property in Tottenham Hale and after repeatedly trying to repair and fix his botched attempt at illegally installing a boiler, has been successfully prosecuted by the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) and received a jail sentence. The landlord