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What can I do if my R2R in London was mis-sold?

What can I do if my R2R in London was mis-sold?

Hello everyone, I took on a rent-to-rent (R2R) unit in June through a property sourcer based in London. The sourcer promised hands-off management with a 14% + VAT fee. However, the data presented by the...

Pet clause in lease for a share of freehold property?

Pet clause in lease for a share of freehold property?

Hi, I bought a share of a freehold flat, there are two flats, and my co-freeholder lives downstairs. We both bought the flats at the same time but they moved in two months before us. Our lease states the...

Should I be happy or worried about my tenant?

Should I be happy or worried about my tenant?

Hi, I was left a property around 3 years ago with a sitting tenant which I self manage. In the 15 years the tenant has lived there, he has barely complained and always paid his rent on time.

Lodgings or rent a room type contract?

Lodgings or rent a room type contract?

Hi, I am intending to rent out two rooms in my residential home with access to the lounge, kitchen, diner and bathrooms. Rent will include all utilities, council tax etc. I am not there the bulk of the...

What are my rights after inheriting a tenant?

What are my rights after inheriting a tenant?

Hi, I’ve recently inherited a property from my mother with a tenant in situ. My first question is: Does the contract he signed with my mother (a 30 day rolling) still stand? I’ve read through...

How do I handle illegal subletting on Booking.com?

How do I handle illegal subletting on Booking.com?

Hi, I am in a very worrying situation. The tenant has always been difficult to deal with as he demanded to remove the furniture from the apartment in a very rude text message which made me feel uncomfortable.

Fair share of freehold insurance bill?

Fair share of freehold insurance bill?

Hi, I own (through my limited company) a 1st and second floor 3 bedroom flat which is a rental property in a Victorian house which is share of freehold. I own 2/3 of the freehold and the owner occupier...

Tenants’ giving late notice within fixed term tenancy?

Tenants’ giving late notice within fixed term tenancy?

Hi, my property has been let for the last 3 years to a couple of otherwise very good tenants, on a fixed-term contract. I offered them another year’s fixed term but they didn’t get back to...

Carbon monoxide replacement date sticker?

Carbon monoxide replacement date sticker?

Hi, A third party recently carried out a routine inspection at my property. By the way, I knew nothing about the visit. The agent confirmed as they are way behind with their inspections (I attend with...

Making a property accessible for a wheelchair user and setting the right market rent?

Making a property accessible for a wheelchair user and setting...

Hi, there is an opportunity for me to make a ground floor flat totally wheelchair friendly. Install wider doorways, flush flooring, lowered worktops in kitchen etc and wheel in bathroom/wet room. There...

Limited company address still registered at property?

Limited company address still registered at property?

Hi everyone, My ex-tenant used my rental property as the office address for his Ltd company while he was living there. He left the property two years ago and has still not changed the office address with...

Can I challenge a Section 20 overspend?

Can I challenge a Section 20 overspend?

Hi, I am a portfolio landlord with a leasehold flat in a social housing block of 6. I am the only leaseholder in that block. Works have been completed on 10 separate blocks. A Section 20 notice was issued...

Am I required to measure the carbon monoxide levels in a property for a pregnant tenant?

Am I required to measure the carbon monoxide levels in a property...

Hi, I have a pregnant tenant who has raised a question of how do we ensure that the carbon monoxide levels in the house are at the required level. As her CO level has been measured by the hospital and...

Should I include tenant’s partner on the tenancy agreement?

Should I include tenant’s partner on the tenancy agreement?

Hi, in need of some advice. I rent out a flat in a university town, very often to international students. I have an international student arriving in September who will be paying 6 months’ rent in...

RTB denied for spurious reasons?

RTB denied for spurious reasons?

Hi, almost a year after my sheltered building was decommissioned (by a council cabinet decision), I applied to buy my flat (Right to Buy). The council rejected saying the flat was still sheltered because...

Transfer of parking spaces to grandchildren?

Transfer of parking spaces to grandchildren?

We own two parking spaces worth about £15,000. We use the income, £1,800, to fund pension plans for our four grandchildren. The rent is paid to us which, of course, we include in our tax return with...

What if I only want to let for 6 months?

What if I only want to let for 6 months?

Hi everyone, I am in the process of selling my own home which I expect to take up to 6 months, but this could change either way in terms of time. I also own a flat around the corner that is let with the...

What will landlord insurance look like if proposed government measures are imposed?

What will landlord insurance look like if proposed government...

Hi, Until now I have been happy and confident with my landlord insurance packages and their level of cover. Moving forward, I have no certainty that insurances will be able to cover things like loss of...

Is tree pruning the responsibility of the landlord or tenant?

Is tree pruning the responsibility of the landlord or tenant?

Hi, a long term tenant of mine has requested I pay for the pruning of a couple of trees that are on the property, specifically an apple and acer tree. This request is unusual for me, as I have never covered...

Sublet Registration fees?

Sublet Registration fees?

Hi, I’m looking for advice on sublet registration fees. Case law appears to indicate that if ‘classified’ as registration fees , the rights of redress via 1st tier tribunal do not apply?

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