If she has any reason to believe that the tenant will not want the full deposit back she can transfer it to the tenant's bank with 'deposit return' as the reference, together with a letter with proof of postage. She...
Hi. You have said that the fixed term contract is finished and the Section 21 served. If she had protected the deposit in the proper way she could just enforce that notice through the court. The problem she has is...
Reply to the comment left by "Mike W" at "23/04/2015 - 11:09": Hi Mike Why is it always the Letting Agent that gets the blame? People always forget that the Estate Agent doesn't make these sort of decisions. The Agent...
There should be no issue with renting the flat out on a commercial basis as long as the rental proceeds are kept within the Estate. It is the Estate's money.
Reply to the comment left by "George Crofts LLB (Hons)" at "01/04/2015 - 15:42": That is interesting. If I am reading this correctly, so long as there is no infestation on the date of the move in there is no...
Reply to the comment left by "Sharon Betton" at "01/04/2015 - 12:21": Is there any reason why it should not be the responsibility of the tenant? If a homeowner has to deal with day to day problems, why shouldn't a...
Hi Anna One thing to consider in furture is a clause that I advise all my landlords to put in their contracts. The clause states that it is the tenants responsibility to keep the property free of vermin and insects....
I have been trying to find some clarity on this too. Whilst it seems that there are benefits for landlords in the deposit protection process & in serving Section 21 notices, there is a flip side. The new regulation will...
Hi Chrysa There are often two sides to the story. It may be that the Landlord is not as guilty as it may sound. You have said that when you did the viewing it was the previous tenant that told...
Reply to the comment left by "Neil HEWITT" at "30/07/2014 - 21:16": Hi Neil It's been a while since you posted your comment, but I'd be interested to hear why you feel that it is wrong for landlords to rent...
Reply to the comment left by "Rob Crawford" at "12/03/2015 - 09:50": Hi Rob There would be an agreed retained sum that is usually around £150-250, but even this must be returned immediately if the Landlord requests it. If there...
Reply to the comment left by "Mark Alexander" at "12/03/2015 - 08:51": Hi Sharmella I run an Estate Agency in North London. We manage many properties and it is not unusual for many months rent to be paid in advance,...
I recently had a similar issue with a mangement company that was telling me water ingress caused by poor upkeep to the pointing was not an insurance claim. I told them that it was not for them to decide, it...
Reply to the comment left by "Taz " at "05/02/2015 - 21:02": In my experience tenants fall into two catagories when it comes to rent arrears. The 1st is the unfortunate tenant that is honest about their situation and wants...
I have responded to a similar thread on another post. There is no mention in this thread of the Information for Tenants leaflet. If you are a landlord doing this yourself, please don;t forget that you must send this leaflet...
Reply to the comment left by "Rosalind " at "23/01/2015 - 17:00": Hi Rosalind This is something that most Landlords, and some Agents, fail to understand. When you initially protect the deposit you can download the Deposit Protection Certificate. This...
I've been through this & would not advise bringing it to the attention of your tenant under any circumstances. I have had a client go through the court process to evict tenants that had their deposits protected correctly, but could...
My feeling at the conclusion of the hearing was that the judge had a clear understanding on the legal points that he now has the responsibility to interpret in accordance with previous case law. I felt that he was needing...
Reply to the comment left by "Deceived by West Brom " at "24/11/2014 - 17:14": I too received my letter informing me that West Brom are going to reduce their illegal rate increase. They kick you in the face &...
In response to D.D.'s comment on page 3: "If you are affected too just bite the bullet and join us – because united we can show them they are not all powerful and that they can’t just walk over whomever...
28th April 2015, 11 years ago
If she has any reason to believe that the tenant will not want the full deposit back she can transfer it to the tenant's bank with 'deposit return' as the reference, together with a letter with proof of postage. She...
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Hi. You have said that the fixed term contract is finished and the Section 21 served. If she had protected the deposit in the proper way she could just enforce that notice through the court. The problem she has is...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Mike W at 23/04/2015 - 11:09
Reply to the comment left by "Mike W" at "23/04/2015 - 11:09": Hi Mike Why is it always the Letting Agent that gets the blame? People always forget that the Estate Agent doesn't make these sort of decisions. The Agent...
Read More →7th April 2015, 11 years ago
There should be no issue with renting the flat out on a commercial basis as long as the rental proceeds are kept within the Estate. It is the Estate's money.
Read More →Reply to comment left by George Crofts LLB (Hons) at 01/04/2015 - 15:42
Reply to the comment left by "George Crofts LLB (Hons)" at "01/04/2015 - 15:42": That is interesting. If I am reading this correctly, so long as there is no infestation on the date of the move in there is no...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Sharon Betton at 01/04/2015 - 12:21
Reply to the comment left by "Sharon Betton" at "01/04/2015 - 12:21": Is there any reason why it should not be the responsibility of the tenant? If a homeowner has to deal with day to day problems, why shouldn't a...
Read More →1st April 2015, 11 years ago
Hi Anna One thing to consider in furture is a clause that I advise all my landlords to put in their contracts. The clause states that it is the tenants responsibility to keep the property free of vermin and insects....
Read More →31st March 2015, 11 years ago
I have been trying to find some clarity on this too. Whilst it seems that there are benefits for landlords in the deposit protection process & in serving Section 21 notices, there is a flip side. The new regulation will...
Read More →25th March 2015, 11 years ago
Hi Chrysa There are often two sides to the story. It may be that the Landlord is not as guilty as it may sound. You have said that when you did the viewing it was the previous tenant that told...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Neil HEWITT at 30/07/2014 - 21:16
Reply to the comment left by "Neil HEWITT" at "30/07/2014 - 21:16": Hi Neil It's been a while since you posted your comment, but I'd be interested to hear why you feel that it is wrong for landlords to rent...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Rob Crawford at 12/03/2015 - 09:50
Reply to the comment left by "Rob Crawford" at "12/03/2015 - 09:50": Hi Rob There would be an agreed retained sum that is usually around £150-250, but even this must be returned immediately if the Landlord requests it. If there...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Mark Alexander at 12/03/2015 - 08:51
Reply to the comment left by "Mark Alexander" at "12/03/2015 - 08:51": Hi Sharmella I run an Estate Agency in North London. We manage many properties and it is not unusual for many months rent to be paid in advance,...
Read More →5th March 2015, 11 years ago
I recently had a similar issue with a mangement company that was telling me water ingress caused by poor upkeep to the pointing was not an insurance claim. I told them that it was not for them to decide, it...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Taz at 05/02/2015 - 21:02
Reply to the comment left by "Taz " at "05/02/2015 - 21:02": In my experience tenants fall into two catagories when it comes to rent arrears. The 1st is the unfortunate tenant that is honest about their situation and wants...
Read More →26th January 2015, 11 years ago
I have responded to a similar thread on another post. There is no mention in this thread of the Information for Tenants leaflet. If you are a landlord doing this yourself, please don;t forget that you must send this leaflet...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Rosalind at 23/01/2015 - 17:00
Reply to the comment left by "Rosalind " at "23/01/2015 - 17:00": Hi Rosalind This is something that most Landlords, and some Agents, fail to understand. When you initially protect the deposit you can download the Deposit Protection Certificate. This...
Read More →23rd January 2015, 11 years ago
I've been through this & would not advise bringing it to the attention of your tenant under any circumstances. I have had a client go through the court process to evict tenants that had their deposits protected correctly, but could...
Read More →21st January 2015, 11 years ago
My feeling at the conclusion of the hearing was that the judge had a clear understanding on the legal points that he now has the responsibility to interpret in accordance with previous case law. I felt that he was needing...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Deceived by West Brom at 24/11/2014 - 17:14
Reply to the comment left by "Deceived by West Brom " at "24/11/2014 - 17:14": I too received my letter informing me that West Brom are going to reduce their illegal rate increase. They kick you in the face &...
Read More →24th November 2014, 11 years ago
In response to D.D.'s comment on page 3: "If you are affected too just bite the bullet and join us – because united we can show them they are not all powerful and that they can’t just walk over whomever...
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