Taking care of the health and safety aspects of your property is even more important as a landlord. With the emphasis on landlord responsibility growing, it is vital to understand how these laws and regulations apply to you. The new smoke detector law is especially...
Landlords
Can You Sell A Tenanted Property?
Landlords seeking to sell a property with current tenants in place may worry that they cannot proceed while the tenants are still signed into a lease, but this isn’t the case. When selling a tenanted property UK landlords have a number of options. In this article, we...
When Is The Best Time To Let a Property In The UK?
Letting a property in the UK can be a great source of income, and provide you with the opportunity to give someone a beautiful home. But when it comes to how to let a property, there are a few important things to keep in mind. Here, we will take a look at some advice...
Tenant Eviction – What Do You Need To Know?
The tenant eviction process can seem daunting for landlords who have never encountered the process before. It’s important to follow government guidelines when seeking an eviction notice to avoid illegal activity. Here is everything you need to know about the tenant...
Charging Orders – A Useful Debt Recovery Tool
When you take someone to court for an unpaid debt, you hope they will respond to the court order to pay the money they owe. If they fail to pay within the specified time stated on the court document, you then have the option of filing for a judgment. A judgment is a...
What To Do If You’re Owed Money For Services Rendered
Being owed money can throw serious disruption into the way you live and work. If you're a business owner or service provider who has provided services and has not been paid, you need to find a way to make yourself whole before it has a knock-on effect on the rest of...
What Is An Instruction To A High Court Enforcement Officer?
When you have already made the decision to take someone to court in order to force them to pay you what they owe, it doesn’t always mean that the debtor is going to pay when they get the county court summons or high court writ (if you are suing for a larger amount)....
Debt Recovery – Who Can Help?
If you have an outstanding debt owed that hasn't been paid, it's important you understand the options open to you for finding a resolution. Depending on the nature, circumstances, and amount of the debt, you have several avenues to pursue. At Bowsers Solicitors, we're...
Can I Evict a Tenant During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
If you're a landlord, there may be some uncertainty about what you can and can't do regarding your tenants during the coronavirus pandemic. Compassion is of the utmost importance at such a difficult time, and so landlords and tenants are advised to work together as...
Changes To Electrical Safety Standards In The Private Rented Sector
It is fair to say that 2020 has been a roller-coaster year for everyone in the UK. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has proved a real challenge for many people and impacted many industries. The private rental sector is definitely one that has been affected unduly and...