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09/09/2022

My-Landlord team are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, we join the nation, the commonwealth and the world in mourning the death of Her Late Majesty the Queen.

Our thoughts and prayers are with King Charles III and the Royal family.

Throughout her life, she has been an inspiration and we share our gratitude for her service to the country.

We join the nation in mourning of her passing and pay tribute to her tremendous 70 years of service.

May Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II rest in peace.

My-Landlord

01/02/2022

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year - Year of the Tiger

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06/02/2021

Since July 2020 properties in England are legally required to have an Electrical Installation Condition Report before a new tenancy begins. From 1st April 2021 all existing tenancies will also require an EICR.

As a landlord, it is your legal duty to ensure all electrical equipment in your property is safe and maintained throughout the whole tenancy. This responsibility covers light fixtures and plugs, as well as internal wiring.

An electrical installation includes all fixed electrical equipment that is supplied through your property’s electricity meter. Just like other features of your property, electrical installations deteriorate and face wear and tear, so need to be properly maintained.

Failure to do so can lead to prosecution and also invalidates most landlord insurance policies. For the safety of your tenants and your business, it is important to get regular electrical safety certification.

You can book your test with us at http://www.my-landlord.co.uk/pricing/pat-testing/

24/09/2020

Look after yourself and others with the NHS COVID-19 app.

The NHS COVID-19 app is now available to download. It has a number of tools to protect people, including contact tracing, checking into venues with its in-built QR code scanner, risk alerts by postcode, a symptom checker and test booking. The app alerts people at risk of coronavirus, asking them to isolate before they potentially pass the virus on to others. Download today from Google Play or Apple App Store.

Find out more: https://covid19.nhs.uk/

29/05/2020

Properties in England must have an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) before new tenancies are started from 1st July 2020.

The checks ensure the property’s electrical fixtures, such as light fixtures and electrical sockets, are safe before the tenant moves in. The EICR must be performed at least every five years for each property. Landlords creating a tenancy without an EICR face fines of up to £30,000.

You can order an EICR here.

Our engineers cover the whole of England and are permitted to visit properties during the current coronavirus restrictions. We expect them to be very busy as the deadline approaches, so it makes good sense to secure your EICR as soon as possible.

From 1st April 2021, the new requirements will apply to ongoing tenancies that started before 1st July 2020. Similar requirements were approved in Scotland in 2015. Wales has no such requirements to date.

www.my-landlord.co.uk

21/05/2020

Currently, mandatory electrical inspections are only legally required for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). For other private tenancies, it is recommended that an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is carried out every five years, but it is not technically required by law. If the regulations are approved they will Apply to all new tenancies in England from 1st July 2020 and Apply to all existing tenancies in England from 1st April 2021.

http://www.my-landlord.co.uk offers a range of compliance checks for your property so you remain within the law and your tenants stay safe.

Under 6 weeks remaining until the regulations come into force, have your property certified within 48 hours from as little as £159.00 up to a 4 bedroom house. Contact us today.

We provide all your Property Certificates (EPC, CP12, EICR & PAT) to Landlords, Home Owners, and Estate Agents throughout the England, contact us today.

15/04/2020

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51768274

Key graphics explaining how coronavirus has spread in the UK and the government's response.

24/03/2020

GOV.UK CORONAVIRUS ALERT
New rules in force now: you must stay at home. More info & exemptions at gov.uk/coronavirus Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Save lives.

Find out about the government response to coronavirus (COVID-19) and what you need to do.

23/03/2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19): what you need to do

Stay at home!!

- Only go outside for food, health reasons or essential work
- Stay 2 metres (6ft) away from other people
- Wash your hands as soon as you get home

https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

20/02/2020

Universal Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions has published a newsletter (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-landlord-engagement-newsletters/january-2020-universal-credit-andlord-engagement-letter) for landlords who have tenants in receipt of Universal Credit.

The newsletter includes the latest information on the managed migration pilot scheme in Harrogate as well as the latest statistics on Local Housing Allowance and Universal Credit.

Find out what private rented sector landlords can to do to support their tenants who are claiming Universal Credit. Learn about the guidance that’s available...

20/02/2020

Need to know about EU settlement scheme

EU Settlement Scheme

If EU citizens want to stay in the UK beyond 31 December 2020, they and their close family members will need to the UK Government’s EU Settlement Scheme. The scheme has been open fully since March 2019. EU citizens and their families who have been continuously resident in the UK for five years until the end of 31 December 2020 may apply for settled status. They will continue to be able to work, study, and access benefits and services in the UK on the same basis as they do now. Those who have not been continuously resident for under five years will be eligible for pre-settled status. They will also be able to work, study and access benefits and services on the same basis as now.

When you can apply

The EU Settlement Scheme is open. You can apply now if you meet the criteria.
The deadline for applying is 30 June 2021.
Which status you get may depend on when you apply.

Fees

It’s free to apply to the scheme.

Information on the application process can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families.

The EU Settlement Scheme for EU citizens and their families to remain in the UK after it leaves the EU ('Brexit'): who's eligible, how to apply, how much it costs.