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Need for repairs hindered by a challenging tenant?

Hi, I have a block of 10 small studios, all long term and lovely tenants – one of my lovely tenants has become tricky since his girlfriend moved in – his shower leaks into the studio downstairs,

Have we got possession after death of tenant?

Hi, I’m very much an accidental joint landlord with my brother. The flat we had was rented through a letting agent however at the beginning of the year our tenant sadly passed away. The church acting...

9:41 AM, 28th March 2024, About 8 months ago | 4

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Non-Qualifying Leaseholders push for reform...

Following the Non-Qualifying Leaseholders Campaign Groups member representations including correspondence to their MPs and case studies reported by media, the government are considering an amendment to...

9:41 AM, 28th March 2024, About 8 months ago | 0

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Keep Portfolio or buy into a REIT?

Hello all, my father is a portfolio landlord who wants to retire. He doesn’t want the hassle of managing property anymore, but has very little interest in the stock market as to him it’s not a tangible...

EICR and Build Regulations Certificate confusion...

Hi, I had an EICR booked and carried out at a small commercial property as the 5 years certificate was due to expire. The check identified a new fuse board was needed. I have now been issued with the EICR...

0:01 AM, 28th March 2024, About 8 months ago | 18

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Why can’t the media understand how inflation affects rent...

Hello, I am a big fan of the Times and Financial Times as these newspapers are usually reliable and have high quality journalists. However, I have written to the Times to explain why I am upset about one...

0:04 AM, 27th March 2024, About 8 months ago | 27

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Tenant to pay the legal cost of eviction?

Hi, I had a court hearing where we requested the judge to add the legal cost to the money order for 15 months of unpaid rent. As per the judge, this was not possible as my rental agreement does not have...

9:24 AM, 26th March 2024, About 8 months ago | 13

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How do I sue a letting agent?

Hello, Has anyone sued a letting agent? My daughter’s agent cost her almost £2,000 through their negligence. First, the tenant agreed to move out on 24/10/23, then asked the agents to extend his...

0:03 AM, 26th March 2024, About 8 months ago | 9

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Will the council fine me £30,000 for not having a license?

Hello, I have received an email from Brent Council to apply for a landlord license, which I am working on now to meet the 1 April deadline. However, I remembered I haven’t heard from Ealing Council...

9:38 AM, 25th March 2024, About 8 months ago | 16

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What is considered a fair rent increase or are there limitations?

Hello, I currently have two properties, both of which have AST for 12 months. The current tenants have lived in the respective properties since 2020, pay their rent on time and keep the properties in a...

0:06 AM, 25th March 2024, About 8 months ago | 23

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How do I end an unlicensed HMO in Newham?

Hello, any advice is much appreciated. I have an unlicensed HMO in Newham which I need to draw to an end with minimum financial ruin…. I was living there with 2 lodgers. 6 months ago I moved out...

Extremely rigorous tenant screening, insurance and total protection?

The title speaks for itself. Unfortunately, it has taken a year to the day exactly to evict non-paying tenants. This is the first time in 30 years I’ve had any issues, but it has now made me concerned...

Appointment of Court Bailiff – How do I pay?

Hello, I received an order for possession operative on or after 5 March from Southend County Court. My agent tells me that a Court Bailiff can only be appointed following payment of a further fee, which...

9:29 AM, 20th March 2024, About 8 months ago | 0

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Is the student lets end date really in the Renters Reform Bill?

Hi everybody, regarding the Renters Reform Bill, I know Michael Gove said that he would allow student lets to have an end date which would be a positive step for student landlords. However, my wife tells...

9:28 AM, 20th March 2024, About 8 months ago | 7

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Unregulated gas charges?

Hi, I’ll try and be as clear as I can with this, it is not a system that everyone is aware of – new builds now come with a heating/energy system that produces heat and hot water to flats, this...

9:18 AM, 20th March 2024, About 8 months ago | 5

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Any advice now I can’t do DIY conveyancing anymore?

Hi, I’m a niche landlord with a small portfolio of garages. These are mostly small properties able to house a single vehicle, each (a garage, not a vehicle) priced in the £20-30K range. All freeholds,

0:03 AM, 20th March 2024, About 8 months ago | 3

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Tenant passed away with no will?

My long-term tenant has sadly died. She lived alone and had been in my property for over 15 years. She was on an AST tenancy agreement through my local council. The flat needs clearing and there is a lot...

0:02 AM, 20th March 2024, About 8 months ago | 7

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