Readers Questions
Charging leaseholder for repairs?
Hello, I own a maisonette flat – there are two flats and I am the freeholder. The leaseholder moved into the downstairs flat...
Two existing tenants are leaving – legal issues?
Hello, I currently have a leased property which, since Nov 2021, has been occupied by a family of four adults on a 12-month AST. Payment...
Help – tenant’s friends moving in?
Hello, I’ve just heard from our managing agent that our tenants are planning to have a friend of theirs, plus teenage son, move...
Migrating to managing agent from residents’ managem...
Hello, We are a small block of 7 flats with a mix of owner occupiers and owners who let their flat. Approx 22 years ago we set up a...
Tenant not communicating, risk in rent arrears?
Hello, I have a new tenant, whose last two months rent had to be chased and chased every month. I told her the AST set out she must...
Rent increase – tenant won’t pay?
Hello, Today I increased the rent on a flat from £1,400 to £1,600, effective 1 June 2023, which is the tenancy anniversary date.
Thermal imaging surveys – a good idea?
Hello, Thermal imaging surveys – are these a good idea? I am considering one for my own home to determine where there might be...