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Hazard: Structural Collapse and Falling Elements (Category 1) Deficiency: Structural movement, cracking and instability affecting loadbearing wall(s) and foundations Instruct a suitably qualified str

Temporarily remove WC pan and connections to cistern. Remove timber boarding from base of WC pan. Provide new impermeable flooring to WC enclosure. Reconnect to existing soil outlet with flexible conn

Area Before (Pre-Act Position) After (Under Renters’ Rights Act) Practical Enforcement Impact Security of Tenure Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) commonly fixed term (6–12 months). All tenanci

1. Abolition of Section 21 (“No-Fault” Evictions) Repeals Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988. Landlords can no longer evict without providing a statutory ground. All assured tenancies become periodic

Housing Act 2004 Exceptions The Housing Act 2004 primarily applies to residential properties, with exceptions for certain buildings like those occupied by owners or their families, social housing, stu

PurlinPurlins are horizontal beams that provide secondary support in the construction of roofs and walls. In a roof, they are typically laid across rafters and support the roof deck, such as metal she

Schedule of Work for Renewing Timber Casement Windows in a Flat Conduct an initial survey to assess the existing window condition and take measurements.• As the property is in a conservation area or i

Eviction after a s8 Notice What is a s8 Eviction Notice?A Section 8 notice is a legal document that a landlord serves to a tenant to inform them that they must leave their property. It’s used when a t

Awaab’s LawFrom Nealy Legal In a written statement, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has announced the timescales for the implementation of Awaab’s Law – i.e when t

SafeguardingSection 42 of the Care Act 2014 is a process that local authorities use to investigate abuse or neglect concerns for adults. The process is triggered when a local authority suspects that a