Readers Questions
Guarantors for rent – worth the hassle?
I have a sibling of a current tenant looking to rent as his mother has kicked him out. He is just over 18, has a job, yet no bank account/credit...
Tenant damage caused in arguments?
I had a call from the neighbour of one of my tenants. Apparently the police had been called for the second time in three months at...
Adult child needs to apply for ESA – UC shift?
Single mum with 4 kids has been in one of my houses for a number of years and in receipt of the 4B HB rate.
She is the carer to eldest...
Struggling to find lodgers during lockdown?
I rent out rooms to lodgers in my 3 bed flat in greater London. In the beginning of March, sadly my lodger who had been living with...
Debt now equal to bond? Action required
I have a client who so I believe has left the property that I am letting. The rent owing has now just passed the bond money. Firstly...
The Future for HMOs post Coronavirus
During the current pandemic I am now thinking about the after affects on the rental market when it ends.
In particular what everyone...
Who pays what? I’m out of pocket!
I have a long standing Housing Benefits tenant who I always have had direct payment for as there is a history of drink, drugs and spells...