Ian Cognito
Ian Cognito
Registered with Property118.com
14th July 2014
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Registered with Property118.com
14th July 2014
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11th July 2019, 7 years ago
What does the law state regarding liability? I would have thought that: 1) any debt incurred by the tenant up to date of death is the estate's liability. 2) any debt incurred after the date of death will depend upon:...
Read More →29th March 2019, 7 years ago
I found this at firesafe.org.uk: Identifying Fire Doors Once the certification is approved, each similarly constructed door set will be identified by a label identifying the manufacturer, the date of manufacture and the designated fire rating of the door type....
Read More →12th March 2019, 7 years ago
One comment, one question: The government has not changed any rules, Jo, regarding which side belongs to the property. It makes no difference which property the smooth side faces, nor whether the fence is on the left or right. Are...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Badger Badger at 02/03/2019 - 16:17
A few years ago, I got fed up with the referencing companies provided by online agents. The companies assumed that I wanted a reference that would meet RGI standards, whereas, I actually wanted a genuine understanding of my prospective tenant's...
Read More →27th February 2019, 7 years ago
Was agent managing the let? If so, did they make any mid-term inspections during the 12 months? If not, did you?
Read More →27th February 2019, 7 years ago
What about address on driving license? Should be same as on bank statement, which will have name used for referencing. It is a legal requirement to update driving license with current address.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Darlington Landlord at 25/02/2019 - 17:54
Reply to the comment left by Darlington Landlord at 25/02/2019 - 17:54Yup.
Read More →Reply to comment left by David Price at 20/02/2019 - 12:17
Reply to the comment left by David Price at 20/02/2019 - 12:17Good response David, save for the unnecessarily aggressive tone! Should also gently remind tenant that he will be liable for any damage.
Read More →26th January 2019, 7 years ago
My reading of the Bill, is that a referencing fee can be asked for provided the prospective tenant is offered a reasonable alternative. That reasonable alternative could be the prospective tenant providing a recent credit check, employer reference, landlord reference,...
Read More →23rd January 2019, 7 years ago
The following sub-sections are lifted from the Bill: (7) For the purposes of this section, a landlord does not require a relevant person to make a payment, enter into a contract or make a loan if the landlord gives the...
Read More →10th December 2018, 7 years ago
Let's ignore the legalities. What you are suggesting, Mike, is not only morally wrong. it provides ammunition for Shelter to fire back at ALL landlords, as if they need it. Apologies if I have somehow misread the situation.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Asif Ahmed at 25/10/2018 - 21:26
If your expectations, AA, are that tenants will NEVER look after your property, I guess they never will. Since first letting out properties in 2009, I have tried to find tenants looking for a home. Surprise, surprise, most treat it...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Chris Daniel at 12/07/2018 - 19:27
Reply to the comment left by Chris Daniel at 12/07/2018 - 19:27But tenant has been renting property for 5 years! You're right that I'm not opposed to 3 year minimum tenancies IF the quid pro quo (to quote another Ian)...
Read More →12th July 2018, 8 years ago
Notice - Tenancy Agreement will probably state minimum 24hrs notice required, or at any time without notice in case of emergency. Claim for costs - Was more than one visit required to fix the leak really necessary, or was it...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Chris Daniel at 10/07/2018 - 20:04
Reply to the comment left by Chris Daniel at 10/07/2018 - 20:04Read Ian Narbeth's post again and you will see that this is not what he is suggesting. Ian N mentioned having the EQUIVALENT of an s21 to use when...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Chris Daniel at 08/07/2018 - 08:17
Reply to the comment left by Chris Daniel at 08/07/2018 - 08:17No, Chris, I don't let to tenants on benefit.
Read More →Reply to comment left by terry sullivan at 07/07/2018 - 12:03
Reply to the comment left by terry sullivan at 07/07/2018 - 12:03Explain the need for a higher rental and larger deposit. Yes, there needs to be a mechanism for applying an increase over the duration of a longterm agreement (by...
Read More →7th July 2018, 8 years ago
Maybe my outlook is different from that of (most) other 118 contributors. I resolutely agree with the principle that a tenant should be able to consider a rental property his home. As such, he should not be living with the...
Read More →23rd June 2018, 8 years ago
I wouldn't quibble with £30.
Read More →22nd June 2018, 8 years ago
When requested by Managing Agent for tenant name, email and mobile (which may be needed in case of emergency) I ask tenant if OK to provide info before responding. When copy of Tenancy Agreement is required, I send non-personalised template....
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