Law catches up with rogue landlords

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It is becoming increasingly common for local councils in the UK to take legal action against landlords who do not treat their tenants fairly. Kensington & Chelsea Council in London, England, for example, has now agreed to make full use of its legal powers to protect leasehold tenants. At Brighton & Hove Council, tenancy relations officer Katherine Greig feels that local councils should be obliged to investigate all complaints that are covered by leasehold and harassment legislation. MPs are also starting to put pressure on councils to take action against landlords who act illegally.

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The landlords from hell who exploit a lax law

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It is common for friction to arise between tenants and their landlords over management and maintenance charges. In some cases, tenants have been subjected to intimidation and even serious harassment when they have tried to question the actions of management companies and managers. Tenants report that it is common for managers to be very difficult to contact and for them to create confusion by not delineating responsibilities clearly. There have also been cases of management companies charging fees for tasks they did not carry out.

Housing management

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Victory for leaseholders as landlords are brought to book

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The ability of leaseholders in the UK to enforce their rights against landlords is likely to be strengthened by the conviction of two landlords of criminal offences for failing to allow a leaseholder to inspect accounts and receipts for service charges. The leaseholder concerned has also asked the leasehold valuation tribunal in London, England, to investigate a number of issues relating to the service charge accounts. Leaseholders and freeholders are eagerly awaiting the outcome of the first leasehold valuation tribunal hearings.

Administration of Housing Programs, Rental Regulations, Housing policy, Rent control

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