The majority of eviction claims are dealt with by the County Courts, but they are currently struggling with an increased number of possession claims and a lack of resources to deal with them. Some courts are also insisting that bailiffs must work in pairs, exacerbating the shortage of bailiffs and causing delays. Julie Herbert, Head of Legal and Landlord Action, says “We ...

A large disparity between one of the tenant deposit schemes and the others has been revealed when it comes to disputes between landlords and tenants. Whilst the Deposit Protection Service and the Tenancy Deposit Scheme find in favour of the tenant 57% and 51% of the time respectively, MyDeposits finds in favour of the tenant a whopping 70% of the time. Any landlord protecting ...

Homeserve have launched a “Seasonal House” tool which offers homeowners and landlords useful tips to prepare properties for winter. Advice includes how to fix cold radiators and unblock drains as well as tips on preventative measures such as draught proofing and preventing burst pipes. Greg Reed, Chief Marketing Officer at Homeserve says “… by taking care of a few ...