Our Chairman Bob Smytherman was invited and attended a roundtable recently hosted by Dame Judith Hackitt, who has been appointed to head the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety. Dame Judith who is a former Chairman of the Health & Safety Executive will be leading the Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety, set up …
The FPRA Response to Consultation Questions raised by DCLG on recognising residents’ associations, and their power to request information about tenants can be seen here (PDF link).
The FPRA Response to Consultation by DCLG on 13 September 2017 tackling unfair practices in the Leasehold market can be seen here (PDF link).
The FPRA Response to Consultation by DCLG on recognising residents’ associations, and their power to request information about tenants, can be seen here (PDF).
The Federation of Private Residents’ Associations response, additional comments, to Consultation by DCLG on Tackling Unfair Practices in the Leasehold Market 2017 can be read here (PDF link)
The Federation of Private Residents’ Associations (FPRA) will be holding its annual event for leaseholders on: Wednesday 16 November 2016: 5.30pm registration 6.15pm Welcome and speakers : Bob Smytherman – FPRA Chairman Tony Essien – Chief Executive of LEASE Nigel Glen – Chief Executive of ARMA The AGM will be held in a separate area …
Welcome to L8MS! Legionella risk assessment software of Residential Accommodation (Landlords). For Service providers, estate agents, lettings agents, surveyors and service engineers. The Approved Code of Practice for The control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems (ACoP L8) has been rewritten and published last in November 2013. There is a new guidance document for …
A leading UK provider of warranties and insurance for new homes, is looking for members of Residents’ Associations who own a new build flat or apartment, preferably up to 5 years old, to join a local focus group in the London, Birmingham or Manchester areas. The discussions will last around two hours, and probe the …
Private sector tenants could be left homeless as a result of a decision by the Government not to include rented properties in its flood insurance cap scheme. The Flood Re Scheme will come into force next year and will cap the insurance of home owners in flood-prone areas at up to £540 a year, varying …
On Friday 31st October 2014, the Court of Appeal handed down its judgement in the case of Phillips v Francis [2012] EWHC 3650 (Ch D). The Court of Appeal upheld (in part) the Landlord’s appeal against the ruling of the High Court, Chancery Division. WHAT DID THAT MEAN? The duty to consult is limited to …