Serving a Valid Section 21 Notice - Practical Tips for Landlords

Introduction

The steps needed to be taken before serving a valid section 21 notice are numerous and vital to ensuring the validity of the notice. With the Renters Reform Bill hotly tipped to be put before parliament later this year, landlords will need to strongly consider whether they need to make use of the notice procedure before it is too late.

In this webinar, we will look closely at the requirements in place in order to serve a valid notice, combining these with practical tips to assist landlord clients and property managers to comply with these requirements.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Complying with the prescribed information requirements (gas safety certificates, EPCs and ‘How to Rent Guides’)
• Deposits and the deposit prescribed information and dealing with non-compliance
• Licensing considerations under the Housing Act 2004
• Complaints regarding condition and their potential impact
• Charges outside of rent
• What to be looking for when reviewing an assured shorthold tenancy agreement in the context of preparing a section 21 notice

This webinar was recorded on 1st June 2023