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Whether you are a new or experienced Landlord, we can provide advice and support when you need it, together with access to the documents or professional services you require to address a given issue. All landlords face the same legal and regulatory challenges - there are over 150 pieces of legislation covering the private rental sector. 

 

Being a Landlord is a significant commitment. If you are not a member of a professional association, or receive regular updates on changes, it can delay resolution should an issue arise with your property. This can lead to the loss of several thousand pounds, perhaps legal expenses, when you can receive preventative expert help immediately for a small, tax deductible, annual fee.

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Perhaps the most significant difference between the ELA and other landlord associations is most of our members know our staff by name. When you contact the ELA you are not phoning, or emailing, a call-centre. Where you have an ongoing issue, it is likely you will be able to liaise with the same member of staff throughout.

 

We can help with all aspects of being a Landlord, including your obligations, how to prepare your property for rental, advertising your property for rent, finding tenants, carrying out credit referencing, access to discounted insurance, tenancy agreements (AST) and how to manage your portfolio going forward. 

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Our advice can include matters such as:

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  • Council Tax.

  • Pre-Tenancy and Tenancy Deposits (including the Tenancy Deposit Scheme).

  • Letting Agents.

  • Tenant Problems, including Rent arrears.

  • Small Claims.

  • Possession Orders.

  • Tenancy Management.

  • Repairs.

  • Health and Safety.

  • Housing benefit and Universal Credit matters.

  • Energy Efficiency.

  • Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO).

 

Things that we cannot advise on:

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  • Freehold and Leasehold rental properties

  • Commercial, Local Authority or Agent agreements

  • Stamp Duty, Insurance, Mortgages, Tax and Anti-Money Laundering procedures

  • Scotland and Ireland

  • Investments, Business rates, Business arrangements, Property Purchase, Sales and Conveyancing

  • Holiday lets and Airbnb

  • Break clauses or wording of clauses - our ASTs are written and approved by Foster's Solicitors

  • Ground Rents

  • Rent Act Tenancies

  • Planning, Boundary disputes, Party walls

INVALUABLE REASONS TO SECURE YOUR MEMBERSHIP OF EASTERN LANDLORDS ASSOCIATION

  •  The annual membership of £70 is tax deductible.

  • Instant, unlimited help and advice¸ Monday to Friday, via our office. Our three regular office staff are experienced in all aspects of landlord & property issues. If you need to call us regarding an ongoing matter, it is highly likely that you will be able to speak to the same member of staff who is aware of your issue.

  • Two specialist Landlord Insurance providers who give preferential quotes to our members.

  • Tax investigation cover for the named member of the ELA.

  • Monthly, free 15 min legal surgery slots for members with leading practice Foster’s Solicitors.

  • Exclusive Member’s Area on our website, for information, forms, template letters etc.

  • Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreements (only £2 a pair), drafted by Foster’s Solicitors, as well as all other documents required by landlords e.g. S8, S13 & S21.

  • We can advertise your property on Zoopla, free of charge and forward prospective tenants for you to contact and arrange viewings.

  • We can credit reference prospective tenants at preferential rates; (Express: £20 per applicant), or (Comprehensive: £30 per applicant). 

  • Quarterly Eastern Landlords Association magazine.

  • Regular email and social media updates of all issues relevant to landlords, including dates and times of landlord meetings and events.

  • Eastern Landlords Association branch meetings in your area, with guest speakers.

  • Foster’s Solicitors offer our members a discount on their fees.

  • Lovewell Blake, our accountants, offer occasional tax/money related surgeries where members can speak to an accountant.

  • Exclusive discounts for ELA members, https://www.easternlandlords.org.uk/discounts/.

  • Annual AGM/Expo, at Wensum Valley Hotel & Golf Course, with trade stands, seminars run throughout the day on topics relevant to the private residential landlord and including a free lunch!

  • £25 Marks & Spencer voucher if you recommend someone who joins the ELA.

Join Us

Join the ELA today and access all of our member benefits.

Membership costs £70 per year

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