We are pleased to announce our participation in Barnardo's Free Will Scheme with Quality Solicitors.  For details of the scheme and your eligibility to participate please contact Catherine Whittles at our Festival Park Office on 01782 200000 email cw@bowcockpursaill.co.uk.

In a booming rental market, it is all too tempting for Landlords to disregard important legislation which may have serious consequences. According to a report on their website, Stoke-On-Trent City Council have recently successfully prosecuted one Landlord for failing to obtain licences for three properties required under the Housing Act 2004 for a house in multiple occupation (HMO). The website reports that the Landlord was fined £750 for each property by Fenton Magistrates Court and ordered to pay costs. Tenants are entitled to claim back rents for the period when the properties were unlicensed under the legislation.

We would be please to assist you with any matters relating to the requirements of the Housing Act 2004 or the letting of properties generally.