We are moving. From Monday 18th December 2023, we will be operating from our new premises:
35 Finkle Street, Kendal, LA9 4AB. Our phone number and email addresses remain unchanged.
Our latest news and useful information concerning residential lettings for both landlords and tenants. Should you wish to receive regular updates, please email your details to lettings@turnerscott.co.uk
Posted on: Category: Landlord News, Squatting, Squatters
Squatting is when someone deliberately enters property without permission and lives there, or intends to live there. However, anyone who originally enters a property with the permission of the landlord is not a squatter.
Posted on: Category: Landlord News, Immigration, Legislation
As well as being a hot topic in the forthcoming general election, immigration is also an issue that will affect both landlords and letting agents. In future, all private landlords and letting agents will be required to make simple checks on the migration status of new tenants in order to make it more difficult for ...
Posted on: Category: Landlord News, Legal Responsibilities, Obligations, Top 10
Being a landlord comes with its fair share of legal obligations. Here’s our quick reference guide to ensure you’re meeting all your responsibilities.
Posted on: Category: Landlord News, Universal Credit, Rent Arrears, Benefits
Universal Credit will change the way in which landlords deal with tenants in receipt of benefits. Universal Credit is a complete overhaul of the benefits system. Under Universal Credit, six separate benefits will be rolled into one monthly payment.
Posted on: Category: Tenant News, Infographic
A great, informative Infographic advising whether or not it's time for you to hire a property manager. Infographic by App Folio.
Posted on: Category: Landlord News
End of the year annual review letter from Turner Scott Lettings
Posted on: Category: News
Turner Scott opens new office to serve expanding client base across the South Lakes and Furness Peninsula
Posted on: Category: Landlord News
Within 30 days of receiving the deposit, landlords must place it into a government-backed Tenancy Deposit Protection (TDP) scheme. This is mandatory when renting out a property on an assured shorthold tenancy that started after 6th April 2007.