HAPPY RENTERS RIGHTS ACT DAY So today is the day! Lots of updates on the government website including amendments to the Tenants Fees Act. Watch out for the next newsletter for updates. In the meantime updates already on the CRLA website: I am now off on short break so wish you a Happy Bank Holiday … Read more
GLOBAL ASBESTOS WEEK 1 – 7 APRIL 2026 The CRLA is supporting Global Asbestos Week. As with all campaign weeks, this gives everyone a chance to reflect on current practices and check compliance. Guidance for property owners including landlords can be found at https://workright.campaign.gov.uk/asbestos-your-duty/?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=duty-to-manage&utm_term=gaaw-2&utm_content=digest-31-mar-26
RENTERS RIGHTS ACT 2025 INFORMATION SHEET FOR TENANTS AND FORM 4A The Government document to be given to ALL tenants BEFORE 31 Ma 2026 has been published. Landlords are reminded that they should get a receipt for every document sent or given to a tenant. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69bc04b8f7b1c24d8e23ce60/The_Renters__Rights_Act_Information_Sheet_2026.pdf
Updated guidance on possessions has been issued by the government. Student landlords please note the change to notice period under Ground 4A https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/grounds-for-possession-guidance-for-landlords-and-letting-agents/grounds-for-possession-guidance-for-landlords-and-letting-agents
FIGHT MOULD AND DAMP The CRLA is pleased to announce we are working with ResiSure whose monitoring equipment can alert landlords and other property owners to risks including humidity, ventilation, heating, air quality (including mould detection) putting private landlords one step ahead in identifying risks to their tenants and their properties Details for contacting the … Read more
THINKING ABOUT TRAINING? Please complete the short survey. This will help to inform us about training requirements as well as what speakers will best suit our members needs. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DFTWTQX
UPDATED TENANCY AGREEMENT The Tenancy Agreement in the Download Resources page of the CRLA Members Area has been updated. Members are reminded to read the agreement carefully before using it.
The CRLA supports Gas Safety Week Make sure that anyone inspecting, repairing or installing anything to do with gas is on the Gas Safe Register
WE WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT OUR MEMBERS From time to time we try to understand how our members’ businesses operate and how best to serve them. To that end we send out periodic surveys which we try to keep as short and concise as possible, meaning you will receive multiple short surveys. The first … Read more
15 JUNE 2025 EPC METHODOLOGY CHANGES On 15 June 2025, a major overhaul of Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) calculations will take place with the introduction of RdSAP 10. This update, which revises the methodology for domestic energy assessments, aims to provide more accurate EPCs that better reflect how homes are used and help homeowners make informed … Read more