Tessa Shepperson

3 weeks ago | openlegalblogarchive.org | Tessa Shepperson

Welcome to our first Newsround for June, let’s take a look at what has been in the housing news headlines this week. Fire risk warning for kitchen appliancesAir fryers have been in the news this week for being a potential fire hazard if not used correctly and if left unattended. This is not good news for landlords who need to protect their rental homes from unnecessary fires and ensure that they are complying fully to their insurance policies to maintain their cover.

3 weeks ago | landlordlawblog.co.uk | Tessa Shepperson

Welcome to our first Newsround for June, let’s take a look at what has been in the housing news headlines this week. Fire risk warning for kitchen appliancesAir fryers have been in the news this week for being a potential fire hazard if not used correctly and if left unattended. This is not good news for landlords who need to protect their rental homes from unnecessary fires and ensure that they are complying fully to their insurance policies to maintain their cover.

3 weeks ago | landlordlawblog.co.uk | Tessa Shepperson

The Civil Procedure Rule Committee is a statutory body which has responsibility for the Civil Procedure Rules, which govern civil court proceedings in England and Wales. The minutes of the meeting on 7 March 2025 are particularly interesting for the light they shed on the work being done in preparation for the Renters’ Rights Bill.

3 weeks ago | landlordlawblog.co.uk | Tessa Shepperson

This is a question to the blog clinic from Sarah (not her real name), who is a landlord in England. Our tenants have moved out, and we’ve changed the locks. New tenants haven’t moved in yet. What happens if a previous tenant who is now homeless decides to break in and squat? AnswerThe most important thing, if you think this is likely, is to secure the property so they can’t get in. You say you have changed the locks.

3 weeks ago | landlordlawblog.co.uk | Tessa Shepperson

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