Powered by Lexis+®
Jurisdiction(s):
United Kingdom

Property law weekly: Renters’ Rights Bill advances; Welsh ECR rent ruling; pre-emption notices invalid; HMLR updates; mortgage possession; s423 Insolvency transactions; EV charge point leases; TA6 consultation update

Published on: 16 January 2025

Published by a LexisNexis Property expert
Legal News
imgtext
Article summary

In this issue:

  • Key developments and horizon scanning
  • Property in Wales
  • Residential property
  • Investigating title
  • Transferring property
  • Property insolvency
  • Additional property updates this week
  • Daily and weekly news alerts
  • New and updated content
  • Trackers
  • New Q&As

Key developments and horizon scanning

Renters’ Rights Bill progresses to third reading stage in Parliament

The Renters’ Rights Bill moved through report stage and its third reading in the House of Commons on 14 January 2025. Notable provisions debated—and now incorporated, with or without amendment—include a limit on advance rent to one month’s rent and a safeguard so bereaved guarantors are not responsible for rent after a tenant dies. The Bill has therefore completed all Commons stages. It had its first reading in the House of Lords on 15 January 2025, with second reading set for 4 February 2025. See also the Trackers section below. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has revised its guide to reflect changes made during the Bill’s Commons passage. See: LNB News 14/01/2025 27 and LNB News 16/01/2025 56...

To view the latest version of this document and thousands of others like it, sign-in with LexisNexis or register for a free trial.

Popular documents

When evaluating a general damages claim, the practitioner ought initially to refer to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG)...

Read More Right Arrow

This Practice Note This Practice Note reviews mechanisms used in settling litigation. A Tomlin order consists of a consent order paired with a schedule. It operates to stay proceedings on terms that have been agreed. The provisions contained in the schedule may remain confidential. This Practice Note describes the scope of confidentiality attaching to the schedule and sets out how it differs from a standard consent order. Sample wording for a Tomlin order is included, alongside links to precedents, as well as guidance on court approval. It also addresses varying, setting aside and enforcing a Tomlin order, including the considerations the court will take into account when handling applications for each. Further guidance is provided on interpreting and applying the relevant provisions of the CPR; however, some courts and divisions impose very specific requirements for both drafting and approval, and for approaching the schedule and confidentiality issues. Accordingly, you must consider the particular rules and court guide provisions in the forum where your claim is proceeding when drawing up the Tomlin order...

Read More Right Arrow

Date [ date ] Parties [ name of Landlord ] [ of OR incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] (Landlord) [ name of Tenant ] [ of OR incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] (Tenant) [ [ name of Guarantor ] [ of OR incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] (Guarantor) ] [ [ name of Mortgagee ] [ of OR incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] (Mortgagee) ] Definitions Within this Deed, the terms below shall be interpreted as follows: [ Annual Rent • the annual sum reserved under the Lease; ] [ Insurance Rent • the Tenant’s share of the Landlord’s costs of insuring the Property (as set out in the Lease); ] Lease • the lease of the Property dated [ date ], entered into between (1) [ the Landlord OR [ name ...

Read More Right Arrow

I, [ name ], of [ address ], solemnly and sincerely state that: [ Matters to be verified, set out in numbered paragraphs ] I make this solemn statement in good conscience, believing it to be true, and pursuant to the provisions of the Statutory Declarations Act 1835. DECLARED at [ details ] this [ day ] day of [ month and year ] Before me ................................................................................ [ signature of the person before whom the declaration is made ] A [ commissioner for oaths OR [ solicitor OR [ insert other qualification ] ] authorised to administer oaths ]...

Read More Right Arrow