Apr 11, 2017 | Birmingham Landlord News, Inventory services Birmingham
The number of disputes between landlords and tenants is continuing to increase, according to Tenant Deposit Scheme (TDS). What are the disputes about? The most common dispute between landlords and tenants is cleaning. 57 per cent of cases brought to TSD in 2015-2016...
Mar 21, 2017 | Inventory services Birmingham
At a time when the cost associated with landlords in the private rented sector are mounting, the Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (AIIC) has said that a professionally compiled inventory could save landlords money. Increasing costs for landlords So, what...
Dec 8, 2016 | Birmingham Landlord News, Inventory services Birmingham
According to new research, being unable to pay rent on time, smoking and having a pet are the most recurrent rules broken by tenants in the UK. The study by Direct Line Landlord Insurance found that 15 per cent of renters have broken the regulations put to them in...
Nov 22, 2016 | Birmingham Landlord News, Inventory services Birmingham
It has been found that more than 10,000 homes across the West Midlands have been empty and unfurnished for longer than six months, according to new government figures. This problem is most apparent in Birmingham, where there are 3,886 ‘long-term vacants’ across the...
Nov 11, 2016 | Birmingham Landlord News, Inventory services Birmingham
Close to a third of tenants in the private rented sector think that it’s acceptable to take items belonging to the landlord with them when they move out of their accommodation. Research by Direct Line for Business has shown that 30 per cent of tenants who have rented...
Oct 12, 2016 | Birmingham Landlord News, Inventory services Birmingham
It has been found that one in seven renters has broken one or more rules in their tenancy agreement, according to research by Direct Line. Tips for having abiding tenants These rules are vital for landlords as it gives them something to turn to should anything go...
