Should We Have 24-Hour-a-Day Landlord Requirements?
The High Court has ruled that landlords of houses in multiple occupation (HMO) in Belfast must be on call 24 hours a day. The ruling comes after the Landlords Association for Northern Ireland unsuccessfully challenged a condition added into the HMO licensing process by Belfast City Council, which stipulated landlords should have an out-of-hours contact number in order to deal with anti-social behaviour. But should we have 24-hour-a-day landlord requirements? Why Are There Out
Japanese Knotweed: How to Get Rid of it From Your Rental Properties
The storms that hit Britain in February may bring additional consequences for landlords and their rental properties. Japanese knotweed specialists have claimed that the flooding that followed Storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin might have provided the right conditions for the invasive and potentially damaging plant to spread to new areas of the country. This article explains how to spot Japanese knotweed, how to get rid of it and the damage it can do if you do not. What is Jap
