Readers Questions
‘Permitted Occupier’ status – new AST n...
Short scenario – Tenant is asking for a partner to move in. I won’t offer a joint tenancy as the incoming person has not...
Be warned – Use your own electrical contractor?
A note which should be issued to all Landlords using a managing agent for their properties: You may be aware that new Electrical Regulations...
HMO prejudicing the sale of my property?
I bought my Aberdeen flat March 2014 while working overseas and did not step foot into it until April 2018. During this period the...
S8 eviciton and Notice of claim dilemma?
This is all new to me so please do not judge as my stress levels are through the roof already. I have a block of 4 flats and one tenant...
Unexplained insurance premium hike?
Underwriter is Allianz. Previous annual increases, with no changes to the portfolio, have been 7.6%, 7.5, 4.6, 4.5. This time its 17.7%.
Sublet and no HMO licence eviction attempt?
I have a two bedroomed flat and allowed two individuals to live in it. One in a bedroom and the other turned the lounge into a bedroom/bedsit...
Agency request ICO registration for copy of tenancy?
I have several properties although only one is managed by an agency. The existing tenant has requested to renew their tenancy for a...