The Agent Blog - Goodlord | Tenancy agreements

May 7, 2024

Tenancy agreements

Legislation

How will the Renters (Reform) Bill affect upfront rent payments?

Upfront rent payments are common practice for landlords and letting agents to implement before a tenancy starts. However, this may change under the Renters (Reform) Bill.

Your guide to the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016

Feb 13, 2024

Compliance

Possessions

Tenancy agreements

Legislation

Your guide to the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016

In effect since 1 December 2022, here's what letting agents and landlords need to know about the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016.

Aug 2, 2021

Compliance

Deposits

Tenancy agreements

Sean Hooker: Joint Several Tenancy Agreements and deposit protection

A recent county court case involving a Joint Several Tenancy Agreement (JSTA) could have wider ramifications for deposit protection schemes, writes Sean Hooker.

Aug 28, 2019

Compliance

Tenancy agreements

How to ensure your tenancy agreements are fair and meet your legal obligations

Letting agents need to be aware of their legal obligations around supplying prospective tenants with a copy of the agreement, and explaining what it means.

May 29, 2019

Compliance

Tenancy agreements

Legislation

How are your existing tenancies affected by the Tenant Fee Ban?

The Tenant Fees Act becomes law on 1st June 2019 and will apply to all assured shorthold tenancies agreed from this date. But what does this mean for your existing tenancy agreements?