Tessa Shepperson

Specialist Landlord and Tenant Lawyer, Landlord Law

23 Apr 2014

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

19 Nov 2013

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

26 Jul 2013

Update | Landlord and tenant: tenancy deposits and prescribed information

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

19 Apr 2013

Update | Landlord and tenant: Houses of multiple occupation

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

16 Nov 2012

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

30 Jul 2012

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

10 Apr 2012

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

13 Dec 2010

Wear and tear

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

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