I had a similar experience in May 2023 with an uncooperative tenant. After seeking legal advice from my insurance-backed solicitors and NRLA membership advisory services, I was advised to terminate the tenancy.I extended the situation for an additional five months,...
Section 24 is only part of the problem. A significant hidden issue lies with unregulated mortgage lenders. When applying for buy-to-let (BTL) mortgages around 2019, these lenders considered borrowers' salaries. However, between 2019 and 2024, they shifted their criteria from...
Anticipating the impact of the proposed 'Renter's reform bill': Most tenants may not benefit from its provisions. If the bill passes, we can expect a significant number of landlords to exit the market shortly after its implementation. This mass exodus...
If your tenant is on full Universal Credit payments without additional income, it may be challenging to recover any legal costs from them. In such cases, having comprehensive landlord insurance is crucial as you may not be able to claim...
As a landlord in the UK, I am deeply troubled by the recent policy changes regarding Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings and their implications for the private rented sector (PRS). The government's decision to cancel plans mandating landlords to achieve...
I bet this LL can't wait for this tenant's contract to expire. If the tenant is like this now, what will they be like when the 'Renter's reform bill,' comes into effect? My advise to the LL and all other...
A landlord that fails to protect their tenant's deposit could be fined up to three times the deposit amount and may not be able to issue a correct Section 21 notice, if you've failed to provide your tenant with a...
Have you considered using www.damp.co.uk the Dutch method of eradicating damp and mould. I experienced the same problems on my property back on 2006. Once I implemented the Dutch method of damp control/mould, my problems were resolved. By all means...
Was your property fully managed by this agent? This is one of a million reasons why I dislike estate agents. If your tenant failed to pay rent and fell into arrears, the estate agents sales pitch to get your business,...
Reply to the comment left by Janet Carnochan at 06/02/2018 - 08:46Currently, I've experienced tenant/s who lied on their reference, clearly indicating that they're non smokers when in fact they were chain smokers. The problems Im facing are as follows;...
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Reply to the comment left by Special K at 20/11/2024 - 00:21Cheers, Special K. You're very welcome. Many thanks ?
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I had a similar experience in May 2023 with an uncooperative tenant. After seeking legal advice from my insurance-backed solicitors and NRLA membership advisory services, I was advised to terminate the tenancy.I extended the situation for an additional five months,...
Read More →18th November 2024, 1 year ago
Section 24 is only part of the problem. A significant hidden issue lies with unregulated mortgage lenders. When applying for buy-to-let (BTL) mortgages around 2019, these lenders considered borrowers' salaries. However, between 2019 and 2024, they shifted their criteria from...
Read More →27th March 2024, 2 years ago
Anticipating the impact of the proposed 'Renter's reform bill': Most tenants may not benefit from its provisions. If the bill passes, we can expect a significant number of landlords to exit the market shortly after its implementation. This mass exodus...
Read More →27th March 2024, 2 years ago
If your tenant is on full Universal Credit payments without additional income, it may be challenging to recover any legal costs from them. In such cases, having comprehensive landlord insurance is crucial as you may not be able to claim...
Read More →13th March 2024, 2 years ago
As a landlord in the UK, I am deeply troubled by the recent policy changes regarding Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings and their implications for the private rented sector (PRS). The government's decision to cancel plans mandating landlords to achieve...
Read More →30th August 2023, 3 years ago
I bet this LL can't wait for this tenant's contract to expire. If the tenant is like this now, what will they be like when the 'Renter's reform bill,' comes into effect? My advise to the LL and all other...
Read More →18th November 2022, 3 years ago
A landlord that fails to protect their tenant's deposit could be fined up to three times the deposit amount and may not be able to issue a correct Section 21 notice, if you've failed to provide your tenant with a...
Read More →13th April 2022, 4 years ago
Have you considered using www.damp.co.uk the Dutch method of eradicating damp and mould. I experienced the same problems on my property back on 2006. Once I implemented the Dutch method of damp control/mould, my problems were resolved. By all means...
Read More →23rd March 2022, 4 years ago
Was your property fully managed by this agent? This is one of a million reasons why I dislike estate agents. If your tenant failed to pay rent and fell into arrears, the estate agents sales pitch to get your business,...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Janet Carnochan at 06/02/2018 - 08:46
Reply to the comment left by Janet Carnochan at 06/02/2018 - 08:46Currently, I've experienced tenant/s who lied on their reference, clearly indicating that they're non smokers when in fact they were chain smokers. The problems Im facing are as follows;...
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