Mandatory Client Money Protection
The Property Agents Regulations 2018 mean it will be a legal requirement for estate agents to be a part of an approved Client Money Protection (CMP) Scheme by 1st April 2019. Letting agents will have to: Belong to a Government Approved CMP Scheme. Display a Certificate confirming agents` membership to an approved CMP…
Reasons for a Deposit Dispute
In a recent survey by the TDS, the following were highlighted as being the main reasons for an end of tenancy dispute: Cleaning Damage Redecoration Rent arrears Gardening It is interesting to note that rent arrears is not in the top three! Cleaning and damage are by far the most important and with…