What landlords need to know about Domestic Violence Tenancy laws

by Emma Allen
 
One thing that we have noticed these past few months is that the pandemic has affected us all in different ways. The rise of domestic violence, especially during lock-down, is a serious issue that can also be quite confronting. We can’t deny that there’s a great social element to this where we can only respond with empathy. Though landlords need to be aware of the changes to the the ‘Domestic Violence’ tenancy laws which could impact their investment.
 
EBM Insurance have released a detailed article on Domestic Violence tenancy laws. Whilst only a small handful of landlords may have to contend with the issue, it’s very clear that you must have your insurances in place to deal with the financial burden. Please take the time to check your insurance, or make adjustments so that you are covered. Click here for the full article. 
 
If you know someone who is experiencing domestic violence, we are sharing the details of Philotimo Freestyle Jujitsu club who is conducting their FREE Self-Defence course for people affected by DV, starting next week. Please feel free to re-post or share this message, so that someone who might need help, can access it. Click here to download Philotimo flyer
 
As always, it’s better to share and be aware than to be oblivious of the things you can do to protect your investments and optimise your success.
 
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