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Landlord Habitation Act - your obligations as a landlord
In March 2019, the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 came into force in England, as an amendment to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
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Landlord and tenant maintenance and repair responsibilities
When it comes to maintaining a rented property, what are the legal responsibilities of each party: landlord, tenant and - where the property is leasehold - freeholder?
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Tax on rental income - what landlords need to know
Sorting out your taxes can be complicated, especially if you're a landlord and need to consider your rental income, as well as your other sources of income.
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Legal advice for landlords
Whether you manage one property or ten, there are a number of legal issues you could face during your time as a landlord.
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Can rent paid in advance be considered a deposit?
Letting legislation tends to keep changing and as an individual landlord it is difficult to keep up with the latest regulations.
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How the data protection act 1998 affects landlords
The Data Protection Act 1998 has strict rules about the personal information that you and your letting agent can disclose.
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How to prove and calculate private residence relief (PRR)
Tax expert Steve Sims explains how to prove and work out private residence relief when selling a buy-to-let property.
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Landlords: how to claim back VAT?
Most landlords believe they cannot claim VAT back on their properties.