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How do you get rid of Silverfish?

Some simple advice to get rid of silverfish if you are a leaseholder in a block of flats are:Remove their food source: you don’t want to be sharing food with pests, so seal your dried goods in airtight containers. If silverfish won’t be able to access their favored m...

What is a Rent Deposit in the context of a Leasehold Rent Deposit Deed

Rent Deposits and Rent Deposit Deeds explained:  A Rent Deposit Deed is a document which is supplemental to the Lease and is something a Landlord may require so that they have an advance payment of the rent (usually between 3 and 12 months) to protect the L...

What alternative solution did Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse propose in response to the scrapped rules?

Wera Hobhouse proposed incentivising landlords through tax breaks. She urged allowing landlords to offset spending on insulation against their income tax bills.

What were the concerns raised by MPs during the parliamentary debate regarding the scrapped energy efficiency rules?

Many MPs voiced concerns about the impact on families renting from private landlords, citing potential higher energy bills and the environmental consequences of not implementing higher standards in the private rental sector.

What does Andrew Griffith, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, affirm regarding pooled client accounts and AML regulations?

Griffith stated that banks can apply simplified due diligence to pooled client accounts, especially when they assess the risk of money laundering and terrorist finance to be low.

How did MP Kelly Tolhurst bring attention to the matter in Parliament?

Kelly Tolhurst, a Conservative MP, raised the issue during a parliamentary debate, highlighting the threat issued by a bank to an agent, pressuring them to abandon the use of pooled accounts. 

What is the core issue with pooled client accounts for letting agents in the UK?

The challenge revolves around the closure or reluctance of banks to open pooled client accounts for letting agents, citing violations of anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.

What is the core issue with pooled client accounts for letting agents in the UK?

The challenge revolves around the closure or reluctance of banks to open pooled client accounts for letting agents, citing violations of anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.

How does the Bill address tenants' rights to keep pets in rented properties?

The Bill grants renters the right to request permission to have pets, and landlords cannot impose general bans.

What should I do as a tenant if my landlord is not addressing repair concerns?

Document the issue in writing through a formal letter or email. If the problem persists, contact your local council for intervention.

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