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The courts discriminated against me just because I’m a...

In the UK we rely on a justice system to be fair and equitable, but hope not to use it. I am sad to report more evidence of law driven discrimination against landlords. Whilst a landlord is responsible...

Can I sue the council for telling tenants to stay put and wait...

Here’s the story, tenants got behind with their rent. You know how it goes – one month they are a little bit behind the next month, they catch up the next month. The next month they pay a bit more...

What can I do about my tenant’s rent arrears?

Hi, my tenant has accrued rent arrears of £15,750 and counting, with unpaid rent dating back to December 2023. A Section 21 notice was served and acknowledged by the tenant, and the two-month notice period...

0:02 AM, 11th September 2024, About 3 months ago | 20

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Is an EPC required for every new tenancy?

Hi, grateful for advice please as there seems to be some conflicting information out there. I understand an EPC and EICR are compulsory for tenanted properties. Am I right in thinking that a new EPC has...

Claiming solicitor costs (not court fees) from tenant deposit?

Hi, my tenant refused to leave by the section 21 deadline, so I had to file an accelerated possession order claim with the court to remove them. I tried to keep legal advice to a minimum and only had a...

Finding Contractors for Grant-Based Work and Support with Applications...

As a landlord keen to explore the grant opportunities discussed in your recent article, I am eager to make the most of the available funding for property improvements. However, I’m finding it incredibly...

11:18 AM, 9th September 2024, About 3 months ago | 0

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Student HMO regulations?

Hi, I need help to check if my son’s student HMO accommodation is compliant in respect of their shared kitchen and bedroom furniture provision. Can anyone clarify the legal/planning requirements...

Is it fair to split bills with my lodgers?

Hi, I am a homeowner, and recently, I had surgery that has made it difficult for me to keep up with my payments. On someone’s advice, I decided to take in two lodgers. They are now living with me,

Freehold property with service charge?

Hello, I’m in process of buying a freehold property that has an annual service charge of £500 to maintain parking bays, private gardens etc which is obviously rising on annual basis. Everything is pretty...

Am I being fleeced on EICR?

Hi, I recently rented out my property to a well-known high street letting agent in London. The old tenants had left and the previous letting agent was retiring. I’ve owned the property for some years.

0:01 AM, 4th September 2024, About 3 months ago | 14

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Are S21 evictions the symptom not the cause of homelessness?

We need to highlight the fact that to avoid further homelessness then the private rental sector needs to be supported. I would suggest we as an industry adopt the slogan: “Section 21 evictions are...

Could a landlord approval scheme curb council intolerance?

Hi, it seems to me that the thing that worries lots of smaller landlords is the ever increasing/changing rules governing rental properties and the intolerance shown by many councils towards landlords who...

Fire sprinkler pipe repair responsibility?

Hi, I recently purchased a flat in a building where a sprinkler system was installed by the developer when the property was first built two years ago. The building is now managed by a management company.

EV charging costs in flat garages?

Hi, I rent out a flat in a development of freehold flats where there’s an external managing agent to make sure relevant legislation is complied with. The issue is residents charging electric cars from...

How can I extend my lease if the other freeholder won’t...

Hello everyone, I am looking for advice/help to resolve this. I purchased a leasehold flat with 50% freehold interest in 2002. It is a detached property with three flats. The ground floor is owned by me...

9:23 AM, 30th August 2024, About 3 months ago | 4

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How do you deal with uncommunicative former student tenant?

Hi, I have an HMO let to students and one of the students has decided not to continue at university and get a job if he can. He says his parents will pay for his rent for a year but when asked about arrangements...

Has anyone used third party debt orders to recover debts?

I have received a court judgment against my ex-tenants, but they have left without a forwarding address. One of the tenants is receiving partial benefits, therefore I can’t use an attached earning...

0:25 AM, 29th August 2024, About 3 months ago | 1

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Selective licensing – should I appeal the number of occupants...

Hi, The London borough where I own a single apartment has recently introduced selective licencing to all rented properties across the majority of the borough. The draft licence I have been given states...

0:07 AM, 29th August 2024, About 3 months ago | 24

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Subletting fees? – ROBINSON AND GREEN VS SIMARC...

I’m just reposting this in the hope someone can advise further. In the case ‘ROBINSON AND GREEN VS SIMARC’, the tribunal ruled that sublet fees are registration fees not admin fees and could not...

0:01 AM, 28th August 2024, About 3 months ago | 2

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Grade II Listed Building – How to turn a profit?

My mother is breaking up with her husband and will have the property to herself by around April 2025. This is obviously not 100% definite just yet, but her divorce solicitor is almost certain that this...

0:02 AM, 27th August 2024, About 3 months ago | 0

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