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Why was my Universal Credit direct rent payment request denied?

Hi, in short, my tenant is in significant arrears. They had a child in hospital for a while and I was sympathetic to their inability to sort out their payments during this time. Despite receiving Universal...

Is the NRLA still run for a common purpose?

Hello, I posted below as a response to a topic last week but maybe this should be discussed more as many seem to questioning the actions of the NRLA in respect of the Renters’ (Reform) and the Renters’...

Advice on my justification to terminate the agency agreement?

Hello fellow landlords, I have a situation for which I am wondering if anyone has advice. In late 2022 I let my flat in London using a well know national (and international) estate agent and they arranged...

0:02 AM, 18th November 2024, About 4 days ago | 13

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How to cut energy bills in a Victorian HMO?

Hi, could I please get some advice on reducing energy bills in my rental property. The property is an old Victorian 3 storey house currently rented out to four individual tenants with a potential 5th in...

0:01 AM, 18th November 2024, About 4 days ago | 4

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New Freeholder failed to issue Section 3 notice?

Hi, a new freeholder failed to issue a Section 3 notice to 37 long leaseholders (whole block) when he bought the freehold a year ago. This could be a criminal offence liable to a £2,500 fine. Does anyone...

0:01 AM, 15th November 2024, About 7 days ago | 4

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Is it possible to recover debt over 10k from a UC tenant who’s...

Hi, I’ve recently endured a 16-month process to evict a tenant who was receiving Universal Credit (UC). During that time, I only received 60% of the rent directly from UC, and the arrears kept piling...

0:01 AM, 15th November 2024, About 7 days ago | 7

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Is government policy hurting the vulnerable and driving landlords...

Many vulnerable tenants are people who need the most help and support from their landlord. There are a large number of landlords who overlook lack of bond, damage, behaviour, and freely offer emotional...

0:01 AM, 15th November 2024, About 7 days ago | 6

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Bought a property at auction without details of existing tenant?

Hello, I made a bid on a property in an auction without doing due diligence but the bidding did not meet the reserve price. The auctioneer then contacted me to ask if I wanted to make a post auction on...

9:30 AM, 14th November 2024, About A week ago | 24

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How can I minimize tension while allowing my ex-tenant to collect...

Hi, the day before the eviction my (ex) tenant told me they need additional time to collect their items as they are still looking for storage and transportation. My ex tenant has been made aware that once...

0:01 AM, 14th November 2024, About A week ago | 11

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Excess protection for escape of water claims in block of flats?

Dear All, I am reaching out to inquire if anyone is aware of insurance companies in the UK that offer an excess protection policy specifically for Escape of Water (EOW) claims under a building’s insurance...

0:01 AM, 14th November 2024, About A week ago | 0

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What should I do if my tenants won’t leave despite health...

Hi, I need to regain possession of my tenanted property to live in myself. I gave my tenants two months’ notice back in September, as per our tenancy agreement, which will expire on November 27th.

0:02 AM, 13th November 2024, About A week ago | 22

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Can tenants legally extend eviction delays with mental health...

Hi, I have tenants in my property who owe £15,000 in arrears, and I’ve applied to the court for eviction. The court hearing was scheduled for January 2024, and the bailiff was set to attend on August...

0:01 AM, 13th November 2024, About A week ago | 11

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Government landlord and tenant policies – carrot or stick?

Hello, Mrs Thatcher allowed the introduction of the AST (Assured Shorthold Tenancy) and also supported home ownership. These changes were all voluntary and people adopted them because they made sense.

0:01 AM, 12th November 2024, About A week ago | 5

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Can a leak caused by tenant negligence lead to a claim against...

Hi, I own the leasehold for an upstairs flat, which I rent out to tenants. The issue I have is when the tenants cause damage downstairs due to an act of negligence, such as kids spilling water out of the...

0:02 AM, 11th November 2024, About 2 weeks ago | 3

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Has the NRLA lost its way?

Hello, There is now a growing trend of professional landlords who have become disenchanted with the NRLA. Their stance on the abolition of Section 21 defies belief and no landlord would have agreed to...

0:02 AM, 11th November 2024, About 2 weeks ago | 18

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Final inspection with confrontational tenant – should I...

Hi all, I’m getting close to the end of the 18-month fixed-term tenancy, which has felt like a nightmare from the start, and it’s now just a few months away. The agent is due to conduct the final...

0:01 AM, 11th November 2024, About 2 weeks ago | 20

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Should I sell my flat despite my loyal tenant?

Hi, I have an ex-local authority one bed flat in Norwich which I have owned for 9 years. I bought it with the tenant in situ and she has been a model tenant, always paying the rent on time. I have increased...

0:01 AM, 6th November 2024, About 2 weeks ago | 9

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Tenant find service charges by managing agents?

Hello, I signed a contract with a 12% fee three years ago with a managing agent to handle my HMO in London. I am now looking to switch to another agency as I am unhappy with their service. When the agency...

9:34 AM, 5th November 2024, About 2 weeks ago | 1

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Holiday let to private rental?

Hello, I bought a new build property in Cornwall 2 years ago and its now a successful Airbnb. However, I’m thinking of using it as a Buy To Let instead. This is largely because I want to move house...

0:01 AM, 5th November 2024, About 2 weeks ago | 2

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Tenant always pays on time. Should I issue a warning?

Hello, I have a tenant who always pays on time and respects the property. One of his neighbours has been known to be a little standoffish on occasion, but my tenant has now twice responded to the neighbour...

9:12 AM, 4th November 2024, About 2 weeks ago | 22

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