[level-member] Are we testing right? Legionella and new regulations Professor Gallivan reports on Legionella and managing small risks in residential blocks. Read Legionella and New Regulations [/level-member]
As usual, the Government hasnāt considered the implications of its flood insurance proposals for flat owners. Read Bob Smythermanās article in issue 18 of Flat Living magazine here
FireĀ SprinklerĀ WeekĀ 2014 was launched at the House of Commons thisĀ week . The campaign is designed to raise awareness ofĀ sprinklerĀ systems and convey a simple message: controlling a fire as it starts is better than repairing the damage after it has spread. West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is supporting this, theĀ first NationalĀ SprinklerĀ Week,Ā and is encouraging landlords and housing […]
Some flat owners think property managers have Harry Potterās powers and can wave a magic wand. Read our Honorary Consultantās, Bernie Wales article in issue 17 of Flat Living magazine here
[level-member] The Financial Report Council have created an Abstract draft for Residential Management Companiesā Financial Statements The full draft can be viewed hereĀ and the FPRA response to the invitation for comments can be viewed here [/level-member]
A packed audience at the recent FPRA Annual Conference 2013Ā listened to a hard hitting speech by Sir Peter Bottomley MP outlining how the system is open to dreadful abuse, and how reform is long overdue. Tim Powell, London Regional Judge from the Residential Property Tribunal outlined how the new First Tier Tribunal works, and Michelle […]
Thereās seldom much good news for leaseholders, but today the Office of Fair Trading (OFT)Ā has announcedĀ it is to launch a major study intoĀ the residential leasehold property management sector. The OFT is at last responding to widespread complaints about poor quality service, dodgy freeholders and rip-off fees. See OFT press releaseĀ for more […]
[level-member] The Communities, Equality and Local Government Committee is undertaking an inquiry into the general principles of the Housing (Wales) Bill. Further details about the Bill and the accompanying Explanatory Memorandum can be found on the Assemblyās website and the consultation letter is available here [/level-member]
Philips v Francis ā permission to appeal was granted (18 Nov) for:Ā (1)Ā Application to extend time; (2)Ā Permission to appeal; and (3)Ā Costs in the appeal. The hearing of the appeal has not yet been listed.
[level-member] Consultation by the Department for Communities and Local Government on its proposal to include government directed repairs/works in the Mandatory Directions. Click here to view the consultation outcome. Consultation period: 7.10.2013 to 18.11.2013 [/level-member]
