For many years, some leases and letting adverts have included blanket restrictions like “No DSS,” “No tenants on benefits,” or “No children.” These phrases were once common in the private rented sector, but they’ve increasingly been seen as discriminatory and unfair. With the Renters Rights Bill these kinds of restrictions are set to become history. But what happens if your lease still contains a covenant that prevents sub-letting to tenants who receive benefits?
The coronavirus crisis has presented an unprecedented challenge to everyone, nevertheless life goes on and the business of managing leasehold property does not stop. We have to adapt to these changed conditions with Property Managers working from home, Directors Meetings being held remotely using technology and much else. This article provides some guidance for the management of leasehold property under these exceptional circumstances.
In leasehold management, disputes may arise between the freeholder of the property and one or more leaseholders. This PMMS article discusses some of the issues that can cause disputes and how they can be avoided by an effective managing agent.