20 Jul 26 So says Tamy Finkelsten Property Investor with TAMNOON HOMES in her recent LinkedIn post. Tamy went on to say: Three hours with Des Taylor from Landlords Defence… worth every minute. As property professionals, we all know that legislation can be one of the biggest challenges in our industry. Spending three hours with Des
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Check out our comprehensive services to help landlords and agents avoid fines and remain compliant. Then simply give us a call on 0208 088 0788 or fill the contact form which you'll find throughout our website.
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We'll help to analyse your case and advise you on the best way forward. You can then make an informed decision based on the course of action and if you decide to proceed with us, we'll be there every step of the way.
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Just a few success stories...
Former tenants had attempted to claim back all the rent they’d paid Two tenants attempted to claim a refund of all the rent they’d paid for their flat when they were informed of a licensing discrepancy AFTER they’d left the property. The tenants lived in the flat for less than a year, and neither they
The no win, no fee company that dealt with this case may have thought they’d found a loophole that would net them even more cash – but the court didn’t agree and threw the claim out. The circumstances of the Rent Repayment Order submitted by the company on behalf of the tenants in this case
HMO tenants withdrew claim after illegally sub-letting Tenants who attempted to claim back a full year’s worth of rent from their former landlord were forced to withdraw their application after acknowledging they had illegally sub-let part of the HMO they lived in, thanks to the skill and expertise of Landlord Licensing & Defence. The property
A landlord suffering from long covid had a Rent Repayment Order reduced by 35% after turning to Landlord Licensing & Defence for help. The tenants of the property, who had no complaints and were happily still living there, had attempted to claim a refund of all the rent they’d paid for seven months when they
This case illustrates the importance of taking expert advice before renting out spare rooms. When the owner occupier of this property decided to share their home, they unwittingly turned it into an HMO. With lots of room to spare in the London home shared with a family member, the owner decided to open it up
Testimonials & Reviews
Carol Maisiri Mbaya
Thank you so much Des for all your advice and thorough break down on how to make sure that my property is compliant with all the HMO regulations. It made my decision to take on the property easy as I was now fully informed.
Patrick Alan Sullivan
What a great team. Have helped my customers with issues they couldn’t resolve on their own
Roy O’Connell
I got in touch with Des Taylor of Landlord Defence recently as I had a concern on one of the tenancies we have.
Des was superb and really helpful. As it turned out, the issue I was concerned about was actually ok but Des had some great points to further protect our landlords and ourselves which was great.
Thankfully I don’t have an issue but if I do, I know the man to call, thank you Des
Our comprehensive services help protect you and your properties.
Is your house or flat an unintentional House in Multiple Occupation?
It’s incredibly easy for your tenants to turn your single-let property into what is legally an HMO without you knowing!
You are then legally responsible for complying with ALL the HMO legislation!
- You MUST comply with the HMO Management Regulations (fire doors, closers, smoke alarms, maintenance, grass cut, nothing in common-ways and 1,000 other requirements)
- You MAY be at risk of up to £30,000 Civil Penalty for not having an HMO licence if your property is in an “Additional Licensing” area
You are legally liable for massive Civil Penalty ‘fines’ for non-compliance! And “I didn’t know” will get you nowhere. Many have appealed, NONE have won.
How can I tell if my property has become (or is at risk of becoming) an UNINTENTIONAL HMO?
Click Here to find out nowIt’s a bit of a minefield!
Does your property need a Mandatory HMO licence? The rules changed on 1st October 2018 and now hundreds of thousands of shared lets NOW NEED LICENCES. Not having a licence opens you up to £thousands in fines.
Even if your shared house or flat doesn’t require a mandatory licence, your council may have designated YOUR PROPERTY as requiring an Additional Criteria HMO Licence. Again, the fines for non-compliance are massive.
In many Local Authority jurisdictions, large areas have been designated as EVERY RENTAL PROPERTY requiring a Selective Licence.
Got the Wrong Licence? Even if you THOUGHT you’d got the right licence, with the change of rules you MAY NOT HAVE. Guess what. They will hit you with Massive Fines for this too – because fining landlords appears to be a major council revenue stream.
We can help you be sure you have the right licences. We can assist you to get your licence in place.
Click Here to find out nowTake advantage of our Defence Barrister Service from Julian Hunt, one of the country’s foremost barristers in the area of Housing Act law and property licensing matters. Julian has particular expertise in relation to the law of Houses of Multiple Occupation, which encompasses far more rental properties than landlords and property owners realise. Click here to read more about Julian's services
