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WE ARE
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LANDLORDS AWARE
TOP 8 CHANGES
COMING IN 2021
01789 414222 www.movewithedwards.co.ukLandlords aware - Top 8 changes coming in 2021
INTRODUCTION
Over the course of recent years landlords
have had to cope with ever increasing
legislation and the challenge to remain
compliant becomes ever more demanding.
In the current climate now more than ever it is important
to be aware of all the rapidly changing legislation.
The Coronavirus Act 2020 introduced many restraints
on landlords with one of the most significant being that
a tenant was entitled to six months notice rather than two if
the landlord was looking to seek possession of their property.
This guide contains some key highlights of what the industry
faces in the months ahead and we hope that this will help you
with the management of your property.
If you need further advice or have any questions, please do
not hesitate to get in touch – we are always happy to help.
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KEY 2021 DATES
Letting
With Us
May Why Choose
Edwards?
April
January
July
June what’s ahead
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JANUARY 2021
January saw the New Model Tenancy It does encourage landlords to be more open to considering pets
Agreement published by the government. but you will still have the final say and the ability to object.
This is in contrast to the The Dogs and Domestic Animals
The impact on landlords is that they will need to consider
(Accommodation and Protection) Bill which has been put
a tenant’s request to have a pet. Landlords will have the
forward by Conservative MP, Andrew Rosindell, and is being
right to object in writing within 28 days of receiving a written
supported by a number of animal welfare charities including
request. It will be possible to object if there is good reason.
the RSPCA. If passed, this would mean (as long as renters can
For example large pets in small properties, prevented
prove they are responsible owners) tenants would have an
by terms within the headlease.
assumed right to take a pet into any rented accommodation.
This awaits a date to be confirmed for its second reading.
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APRIL 2021
April saw the deadline for
all landlords to obtain a valid
Electrical Inspection Condition
Report (EICR) in order to be
compliant with the Electrical Safety
Standards in the Private Rented
Sector (England) Regulations 2020.
The report should be given to your tenant within
28 days of completion for existing tenants and prior
to all new tenancies from 1st April. It lasts for five
years. Be aware that if you have an existing EICR
that recommended the next inspection to take place
after 10 years this will not be valid. This has been
amended to every five years.
Local authorities have the power to impose
fines of £30,000 for non-adherence.
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MAY 2021
The Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space
Moratorium and Mental Health Crisis
Moratorium) (England & Wales) Regulation
2020 comes in to force from 4th May.
This will give those in debt such as
tenants with rent arrears temporary
respite from being chased for payment.
The impact on landlords is that if they are notified
of a Moratorium Debt through a regulated debt
advisor it will not be possible to seek possession
of the property by issuing a Section 21 or
Section 8 notice on the grounds of rental arrears.
All charges, fees and interest must be frozen
for the duration of the Moratorium which is 60 days.
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MAY 2021
Also in May all Right to Rent
checks must return to a face
to face inspection.
Luckily there is no need to revisit those that had
been done remotely during the previous months.
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JUNE 2021
In June the stamp duty holiday
comes to an end on the 30th.
Since 8 July 2020 no stamp duty land tax has
been payable on property worth £500,000 or less.
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JUNE 2021
Section 21 Notices
From 1st June 2021 - 4 months notice required.
From 1st October 2021 - 2 months notice required.
Section 8 Notices
From 1st June 2021 - Depending on the
reason will range from 2 weeks to 2 months.
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JULY 2021
From the beginning of July the
Government has indicated that
there will be a new Right to
Rent checking process for EU,
EEA and Swiss Citizens.
We all await further instructions
from the Government as to
what will be required.
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WHAT’S AHEAD?
Following the Queen’s Speech in
May, the government has set out
its intention to:
Reform the Section 21 Notice, however this looks unlikely
to come into effect until 2022.
Create a new redress scheme for the private rental sector.
Look at ways to improve the possession process through
the courts.
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LETTING WITH US
Your Property is in We will:
Safe Hands When You Maximise your income
Let Through Edwards Minimise your void period
Our team have over 30 years Ensuring the property and
experience in letting properties the tenancy is compliant with
in and around Stratford and the ever changing legislation
many of us are landlords
Smooth handover on check out
ourselves, we are ideally placed
to look after your property Thoroughly check tenants
and help you realise the true All maintenance issues are dealt with
value of your investment. quickly efficiently and cost effectively
We understand what’s most At Edwards we appreciate that there are
important to you so that you can three parties involved in lettings and realise
sit back, relax safe in the the importance of a high level of customer
knowledge that you and your service to both the landlord and the tenant.
property are being looked after.
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"Could we take this opportunity to thank
WHY CHOOSE EDWARDS?
you for all the well organised and good
humoured assistance you always provide. We
have nothing but praise for the way you have
managed our letting for the last 2 years."
Dedicated team under one roof. Amanda H
30 years experience.
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