David
David
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Reply to comment left by Ian Narbeth at 15/05/2026 - 15:35
Reply to the comment left by Ian Narbeth at 15/05/2026 - 15:35Yes, I remember David Smith saying early on that he thought there may be scope to include something in the agreement to the effect that the tenancy, (possession) could...
Read More →15th May 2026, 5 days ago
I think it also depends on what was said in your advert, what was said when the applicant viewed the property, what's in your inventory and whether theyre freestanding white goods or integrated, (part of the structure). Personally I always...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Ian Narbeth at 15/05/2026 - 10:58
Reply to the comment left by Ian Narbeth at 10:58 I agree that this is how things have worked hitherto and Ive frequently suggested to tenants that being sued for breach of contract may be better than 12 months without...
Read More →14th May 2026, 6 days ago
I have thought for some time that there are only 2 types of landlord at the moment. Those that have left/are leaving and those that dont understand the Renters Rights Act.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Ian Narbeth at 13/05/2026 - 10:30
Reply to the comment left by Ian Narbeth at 13/05/2026 - 10:30Ian, my understanding is that the term "entered into the tenancy" used in the RRA means more than just entering into a contract. The housing lawyer David Smith recently...
Read More →Reply to comment left by [email protected] at 13/05/2026 - 12:20
Reply to the comment left by Paul Essex at 12:20 If you mean the Distress for Rent Act of 1757, then as far as I know, the section on mesne profits at double the former rent is still in force,...
Read More →11th May 2026, 1 week ago
Hardly surprising that its the most experienced landlords that are exiting. They're the ones that know what's coming.
Read More →8th May 2026, 2 weeks ago
Sounds like theyre relying on landlords not having the evidence to evict despite potentially having a legitimate need to do so.
Read More →Reply to comment left by [email protected] at 07/05/2026 - 17:13
Reply to the comment left by Paul Essex at 07/05/2026 - 17:13Theres a possibility of eviction with any tenant. In 18 years of housing mainly overseas tenants with short to medium term visas, Ive never had one for which this...
Read More →Reply to comment left by [email protected] at 07/05/2026 - 09:04
Reply to the comment left by Paul Essex at 07/05/2026 - 09:04I'm not a fan of the R2R checks, but there is zero risk for a landlord who notifies the Home Office of the tenancy if a tenants visa is...
Read More →5th May 2026, 2 weeks ago
I assume its also drawing data only from traditional letting agents who subscribe to the tool, so may be quite limited in terms of comparables
Read More →5th May 2026, 2 weeks ago
The headline for this piece is potentially inaccurate. It seems to assume that expansion only comes from within the existing landlord cohort, but a recent article from the NRLA says that most of the growth that does exist is coming...
Read More →2nd May 2026, 3 weeks ago
Students are facing a lot more than uncertainty. All the student landlords I know are giving it up.
Read More →Reply to comment left by [email protected] at 29/04/2026 - 17:41
Reply to the comment left by Martin Thomas at 29/04/2026 - 17:41"I can’t see anyone objecting to the tenant receiving a discount on the rent!" Actually its a breach of the Tenant Fees Act.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Steve Hards at 28/04/2026 - 15:08
Reply to the comment left by Steve Hards at 28/04/2026 - 15:08It hasn't changed
Read More →28th April 2026, 3 weeks ago
Airbnb and similar are classed as a business and operating a business from the premises is forbidden in most leases. I'd check this first before taking it any further.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Paddy Murphy at 26/04/2026 - 18:55
Reply to the comment left by Paddy Murphy at 26/04/2026 - 18:55No, as I said, I think youd be at risk of purporting to give a fixed term if you did that and ghe clause would be unenforceable anyway.
Read More →27th April 2026, 3 weeks ago
Im not sure I understand this. Are you saying that the tenant had been resident for a period, clocked up rent arrears but then chose to pay a security deposit which the landlord wished to use to pay off the...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Reluctant Landlord at 27/04/2026 - 15:19
Reply to the comment left by Reluctant Landlord at 27/04/2026 - 15:19I dont think theres anything in yhe legislation to say that you cant require a guarantor as standard. I read something about Ministers not being happy if that's what...
Read More →27th April 2026, 3 weeks ago
Its the large print version. You dont have to re-serve anything
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