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How Shelter helped my tenant become homeless...

As a landlord, I recently faced a difficult situation with one of my tenants, a 68-year-old man who was struggling with drug addiction and had fallen severely behind on rent payments. Despite my efforts...

14:48 PM, 15th May 2023, About A year ago | 7

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I want my land back but will the council let me have it?

Hello, The footpath that runs along the side of my house is on my deeds. This was left as a right of way for a road to be built between the gap in the house in 1936 which has never happened.

10:09 AM, 15th May 2023, About A year ago | 13

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Deposit still held after tenancy has ended?

Hello, a deposit is still being held by a registered scheme more than six years after a tenancy has ended. The tenant ended the tenancy early and they agreed I could keep the deposit and I have this on...

10:42 AM, 12th May 2023, About A year ago | 2

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Landlord’s gas certificate needed for a CHP system?

Hello, I am going to rent out my modern (2017 build) 2-bedroom flat via a new letting agent. The heating and hot water are supplied by a combined heat and power plant (CHP) situated in the basement. The...

9:59 AM, 12th May 2023, About A year ago | 10

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Short-term room rentals and damage deposits?

Hello, I run a company that specialises in Airbnb holiday lets and short-term room rentals. Last year a lady contacted me and asked if she could rent a room on a monthly basis I took a damage deposit as...

9:45 AM, 12th May 2023, About A year ago | 2

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Seeking some initial advice...

Dear Property118 I am looking for some initial advice as I want to help my mother with her property held in a limited company. Since my father went into care she now manages the company which holds two...

13:21 PM, 11th May 2023, About A year ago | 11

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How many landlords are impacted by the building safety crisis?

Hello, my name is Suzy Spilling, co-founder of the NON-Qualifying Leaseholder campaign group. I didn’t know if any Property118 members are impacted by the Building Safety Act and Leaseholder Protections...

10:23 AM, 11th May 2023, About A year ago | 2

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Council willingly breaking law?

Hello, upon visiting my local council in London to discuss the lawful eviction of a tenant due to selling up because of eye-watering landlord costs (now £3500 p/m), I have been informed that the council...

10:07 AM, 10th May 2023, About A year ago | 14

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Mentally ill tenant, should I issue a section 8 notice?

Hello, I have a leasehold property which I rent out, the freeholder being the local council. My tenant, a single lady in her 60s, obviously has mental health problems which were not apparent when she took...

9:46 AM, 10th May 2023, About A year ago | 14

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Small claims action against managing agents?

Hello, in one of my tenanted properties, there was a flat-to-flat water leak (from my flat) – there are 80 flats in total. The managing agents were advised by the flat below mine and it was classified...

0:03 AM, 10th May 2023, About A year ago | 12

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Free court mediation with a tenant – does it work?

Hello, my tenant tried to sue me to get compensation for one month’s rent and interest – £1,000 in total. She started to complain about damp and mould last October. According to her, water...

Recommended approach for notifying a tenant about an upcoming...

Hello, What is the recommended approach for notifying a tenant about an upcoming rent increase after the fixed term of a tenancy agreement (AST provide by Openrent)? Considering that the agreement will...

Section 21 – essential documents?

Hello, a simple question hopefully! I have issued an S21 to my tenant and expect to have to apply for possession on form N5B. (Accelerated possession) I believe that the N5B MUST be sent with: 1. Tenancy...

Can I pursue for these costs or will it be a waste of time?

Hello, we moved to Dubai and rented out our property in Peterborough appointing an estate management company. One tenant left the property and a new tenant moved in. The estate agent sent a cleaner to...

10:21 AM, 5th May 2023, About A year ago | 8

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Onerous ground rent clause – is it capped?

Hello, I have come across a few leases now which have the ground rent clause: “The rent shall be subject to review on each twenty-first anniversary of the commencement date. And then shall (if appropriate)...

9:47 AM, 5th May 2023, About A year ago | 0

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Is the fee to register my tenant with the freeholder legal?

Hello, I have received an invoice of £75 to register the name of my tenant with the freeholder. Part of the process requires that I submit the AST to the freeholder. I have queried this payment on three...

0:05 AM, 5th May 2023, About A year ago | 12

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Let’s club together for our BTL sell-offs?

Hello, with a glass of red in one hand I had a thought . . . I am considering selling off a BTL house valued at £1.4m which makes less than 3% return in rent – but I hate the idea of giving this...

Are WhatsApp messages admissible in court?

Hello, I’m looking for some advice from the Property118 community. My ex-tenant has left quite a lot of rubbish in the flat and the flat also needed quite a bit of repair to allow for re-letting.

0:01 AM, 5th May 2023, About A year ago | 5

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Zero deposit scheme?

Hello, is the zero deposit scheme a better option than a normal 5 weeks deposit? I have an agent looking for a tenant and he’s pitched both options as available to an incoming tenant. I am looking...

9:35 AM, 4th May 2023, About A year ago | 20

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Burst pipe – insurance claim pay out?

Hello, We had a burst pipe in the loft. Our tenant was away and considerable damage was done to the property. The insurance company sent a loss adjuster but unfortunately we did not get our own assessor.

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