Mark Reynolds

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Does anyone have any cases where superstrike has had an adverse effect on the landlords application?... Read More

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Can I interject here

The superstrike case was a tenancy that was entered into before the legislation took hold and when it went periodic it fell within the regulations - That was the basis of the claim in that case - I accept the deposit was not subsequently protected under the periodic but all my deposits are protected from the start as per the regs.

So I ask this question. Has a case been won for a tenant based on superstrike ruling where the deposit has been protected and gone periodic? From the original post it seems the case is yet to go to a hearing (15th Feb?) I would argue that because the Superstrike case has its own mood, in that the deposit was never protected, is it proportionate to refuse possession based on a case that is very much different in curcumstances?

Just my thoughts - I'm not a solicitor but I would argue the case on that basis... Read More

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And thanks for the info regarding Late Rooms!!

As both an agent and landlord I will definitely be boycotting them!!... Read More

I already have access to this insurance via another provider and is slightly cheaper - i offer this to my landlords as part of the managed service my company offers and covers everything you have stated - But thanks for offering me the opportunity to compare :)... Read More

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I haven't read the whole thread and I think it has been touched on but this is covered under the distress for rent act - I have used it in the past and when challenged they chose to move out as they realised they did not have a leg to stand on

Just remember that you have to show that you have a tenant lined up and it is delaying them from moving in

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/apgb/Geo2/11/19/contents... Read More

I recently bought a 2 bed in the Milton Keynes area as a refurbishment and rental investment. The surveyor who attended down valued the property which was to my advantage but also stated that there was a serious damp problem.

We had terrible problems with the mortgage company trying to get the surveyor to tell us where the damp was so we could rectify it. They would talk to us despite my partner being the mortgage broker. The mortgage company initially insisted that we get a damp specialist company in but paying @ £400 for a survey (taken off any work!) was not an option so I stuck to my guns.

Instead I asked a surveyor that we sue to do a damp survey at a cost of £60 inc VAT and he identified that the DPC had been breached with some tiling. We sent this to the mortgage company and they then put a 100% retention on the property, despite having a conditional offer being issued some weeks before!

When Carole challenged this they very quickly changed their mind and the offer was issued. The ridiculous this is that we have told the mortgage company that the damp has been resolved and they are happy without inspection!

So perseverance is the order of the day, especially when they think they are going to lose more business

Good luck with it all... Read More

Hi Jack

As Mark states the mortgage company would not normally check the tenants affordability as in normal circumstances you buy the house then find the tenant - The only time this would be an issue is if you were to do a reference on your parents with a referencing company who will then check the affordability.

So assuming you are not going to reference your parents you should be fine

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