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Is the PRS pendulum swinging too far against landlords?

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24th March 2025, 1 year ago | 24

The biggest problem facing landlords is that the PRS is like a pendulum, swinging slowly from one policy extreme to...

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Is the EU standard fire blanket suitable for my HMO?

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24th March 2025, 1 year ago | 3

Hi, I own a shared flat occupied by 3 people (twins plus friend) in Inner London that has now become...

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The Great British Landlord Witch Hunt: How PRS is Being Systematically Destroyed?

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21st March 2025, 1 year ago | 16

The following email was sent to Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook a few weeks ago yet NO response. Dear Mr Pennycook,...

Ombudsman Finds Council at Fault in Landlord Tenant Dispute and Orders Remedy?

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21st March 2025, 1 year ago | 3

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has ruled against a council following a complaint from a landlord, identified as...

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‘Explicit consent’ needed from DWP recipients?

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21st March 2025, 1 year ago | 17

Well if there was evidence required as to why you are unable to let a property to a benefit tenant...

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Evicting my brother and his son?

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21st March 2025, 1 year ago | 5

My older brother and I are executors of our late father’s estate, and we are also beneficiaries along with two...

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Court lost documents and struck out case?

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20th March 2025, 1 year ago | 5

Hi everyone, I am in court for compensation against a tenant who is now thankfully evicted. I have a judgment...

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Why is a second home premium being applied to a rental property?

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18th March 2025, 1 year ago | 18

Hi, I own a small maisonette in London. It has been rented out for 19 years, always using a letting...

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Can the council force tenant inspections and demand evictions for smoking?

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18th March 2025, 1 year ago | 22

Hi, I have recently applied for and been granted licences for some flats I own in Birmingham. Now the council...

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How to handle an overdue AGM meeting and managing agent issues?

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18th March 2025, 1 year ago | 3

Hi, I am looking for advice or guidance please. We are a block of 15 flats and are unhappy with...

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Will incorrect EPC rating affect my eviction case?

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17th March 2025, 1 year ago | 21

I am going to take my tenant to court, I served a notice in December, she has failed to leave,...

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Control a rampant Property Management Company or even better replace them altogether?

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17th March 2025, 1 year ago | 7

I own 2 leasehold flats within a block of 27. The building includes a Medical Centre on the ground floor...

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Evicting a tenant who doesn’t reply and may have gone to Thailand?

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14th March 2025, 1 year ago | 6

My tenant has blocked my phone number and is not responding to my emails, letters, WhatsApp calls or messages from...

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Agent advice creates HMO licensing pickle?

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13th March 2025, 1 year ago | 14

Hello, I have been using an agent to let out a property as a four bed HMO so not needing...

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Joint tenancy – weakest tenant must stand alone?

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12th March 2025, 1 year ago | 13

Hello, As a landlord I have always believed it safe to allow one tenant on a weaker income as they...

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£7.5k lost on auction property reported to Action Fraud?

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12th March 2025, 1 year ago | 10

Hello, here’s a salutary lesson. Having missed out on a property sold at auction at the beginning of February, I...

Looking to sell and end of tenancy query with Estate Agent?

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11th March 2025, 1 year ago | 35

Hi all, Can you advise me regarding ending my fully managed contract with my letting agent? I have read my...

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Tenant has decided to change the day she pays her rent?

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11th March 2025, 1 year ago | 23

Hi everyone, I was just wondering if someone could give me a bit of advice. I have a tenant who...

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Block managing agents and quotes for repairs?

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11th March 2025, 1 year ago | 3

Hello, I have a block of flats currently managed by Block Managing Agents. Recently there was a leak in the...

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My tenant wants me to issue her a Notice to Leave?

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11th March 2025, 1 year ago | 22

My tenant is a single mother with two children aged 8 and 2. She has been my tenant for the...

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Widowed tenant in care home permanently?

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10th March 2025, 1 year ago | 11

Hi, I have a long term widowed tenant who went into a care home with dementia in August, for assessment....

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