Last Update: 27th July 2020
With the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, there has been a lot of information becoming available from several sources. In addition to regular updates from government organisations, the FPRA Office is receiving useful advice from members of the Committee and Honorary Consultants, normally only made available to their own clients.
From 18th March the links had been added to the front page. This page now consolidates those articles and links which can be kept up to date.
Changes to the Civil Procedure Rules with respect to possession proceedings
24th July 2020
An update from The Civil Procedure Rules Committee on rule changes to be applied to possession proceedings once the current stay on proceedings comes to an end on 23 August 2020
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Reactivating possession proceedings
24th July 2020
From JPC, a summary of rule changes to be applied to possession proceedings once the current stay on proceedings comes to an end on 23 August 2020
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Update to COVID-19 and Renting Guidance for landlords and tenants
24th July 2020
An update to COVID-19 and Renting Guidance for landlords and tenants is now available. A summary and link.
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COVID-19 advice from PM Legal Services
8th April 2020
FPRA Honorary Consultant Cassandra Zanelli provides a link to a new COVID-19 resource on the PM Legal Services’ information Hub. There’s a bunch of blogs and a couple of podcasts also.
Visit PM Legal’s Hub resource >>
Ban on evictions extended by 2 months to further protect renters
10th June 2020
An update from the new Director covering the Private Rented Sector policy portfolio in MHCLG
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NOTICE ABOUT SELF ISOLATION AND CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
13th March 2020
Advice from a FPRA Committee Member was sent to all members.
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Furlough leave – what you need to know
26th March 2020
Advice from a FPRA Committee Member. A PDF copy is available to download or read online.
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Coronavirus and your employees: what you need to know –part II
27th March 2020
Advice from a FPRA Committee Member. A PDF copy is available to download or read online.
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The importance of making a will
31st March 2020
Advice from a FPRA Committee Member. A PDF copy is available to download or read online.
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Witnessing of wills during COVID-19
31st March 2020
Advice from a FPRA Committee Member. A PDF copy is available to download or read online.
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Rent freezes during the COVID-19 outbreak
30th March 2020
Advice from a FPRA Committee Member. A PDF copy is available to download or read online.
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COVID-19: Insolvency, Wrongful Trading and AGM’s
31st March 2020
Advice from a FPRA Committee Member. A PDF copy is available to download or read online.
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COVID-19 and Possession Claims: Good news for tenants; Not such good news for landlords!
30th March 2020
Advice from a FPRA Committee Member. A PDF copy is available to download or read online.
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Frustrating times: “Force Majeure” & COVID-19
30th March 2020
Advice from a FPRA Committee Member. A PDF copy is available to download or read online.
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Coronavirus and the effect on business contracts
20th March 2020
Advice from a FPRA Committee Member. A PDF copy is available to download or read online.
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COVID-19: Rent Concessions and Forfeiture For Commercial Property
1st April 2020
Advice from a FPRA Committee Member. A PDF copy is available to download or read online.
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COVID-19: Insolvency and Support for Businesses
31st March 2020
Advice from a FPRA Committee Member. A PDF copy is available to download or read online.
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COVID-19: Lift Owner News – COVID-19 Guidance to users and owners
16th April 2020
Information (PDF) from a FPRA Hon. Consultant. Lift and Escalator Industry Association (LEIA) has published its updated COVID-19 guidance to Lift users and owners.
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COVID-19: Lift Owner News – HSE guidance on thorough examination and maintenance
2nd April 2020
Information (PDF) from a FPRA Hon. Consultant. Lift and Escalator Industry Association (LEIA) has published its updated COVID-19 guidance on thorough examination and maintenance for Lift Owners.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): courts and tribunals planning and preparation
17th March 2020
Information and advice from Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) for court and tribunal users. Updated regularly.
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First Tier Tribunal: Guidance for users during the COVID-19 pandemic
30th March 2020
Advice from a FPRA Committee Member. A PDF copy is available to download or read online.
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New Practice Direction on agreeing CPR extensions
2nd April 2020
Advice from a FPRA Committee Member. A PDF copy is available to download or read online.
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COVID-19: New Temporary Insolvency Practice Direction
8th April 2020
Advice from a FPRA Committee Member on their company website read online.
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COVID-19: To move, or not to move… that is the question!
7th April 2020
Advice from a FPRA Committee Member on their company website read online.
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Acknowledgements
With thanks to the companies below who generously provided the resources on their websites for FPRA members to access.
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Jaffe Porter CrossickJPC is an award-winning full-service law firm. |
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PIP Lift Service LtdLift maintenance, repairs, modernisation and installation. |
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PM Legal Services LtdPM Legal Services Ltd. specialise in property management. |