Tessa Shepperson

Specialist Landlord and Tenant Lawyer, Landlord Law

Landlord and tenancy update

Tenancy agreements are often too saturated with legal jargon that can lead to confusing clauses, or even worse, the agreement being unenforceable, says Tessa Shepperson

In tackling the excesses of the old Rent Act, the 1988 Housing Act has often tipped the balance too much in favour of landlords, 'says Tessa Shepperson, as she looks back on 25 years of 'Thatcher-inspired housing legislation

Update | Landlord and tenant: tenancy deposits and prescribed information

Tessa Shepperson examines ongoing problems surrounding tenancy deposits and the prescribed information

Update | Landlord and tenant: Houses of multiple occupation

Tessa Shepperson tackles the modern living phenomenon of houses in multiple occupation

Update | Landlord and tenant: Landlord register, longer fixed terms

A landlord register could be the answer to ensure better regulation, while longer fixed terms would give peace of mind to renters, considers Tessa Shepperson

Update | Landlord and tenant

Following up on her 'previous update on the subject, Tessa Shepperson uncovers a latent pitfall for landlords who fail to comply with the new tenancy 'deposit rules

Landlord and tenant update

Tessa Shepperson reviews the effectiveness of tenancy deposit regulation, including the de facto unenforceability of landlords' financial penalties, and whether the new provisions in the Localism Act will make a difference at all

Wear and tear

The tenancy deposit protection scheme is a law in turmoil, says Tessa Shepperson

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