Yep, it's a rigged system. So use the Deposit scheme (because you have to if you take a Deposit) but then just refuse to use the Adjudicator system because they're biased and let the Tenant take you to Court if...
Reply to the comment left by Sam B at 06/12/2024 - 13:05Just read what the proposal says : https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/reforms-to-the-energy-performance-of-buildings-regime/reforms-to-the-energy-performance-of-buildings-regime
The government PROPOSAL does not state "Private landlords in England and Wales will need to obtain Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) every time they rent to a new tenant" What it does propose is : "We are proposing to introduce for...
Reply to the comment left by Graham Bowcock at 05/12/2024 - 15:14"Such a shame you've had a poor experience, but most people don't find that." Most people don't find that? That is really an unsubstantiated claim from a person who...
Far better idea, just ditch the Letting Agent altogether - I've tried letting agents and without doubt they're worse than an expensive waste of time and money - far less hassle, cheaper, quicker, easier to deal with tenants directly.
Reply to the comment left by Marlena Topple at 18/11/2024 - 11:05They MAY have the "ear" of the government - but it is highly questionable how much that ear pays attention and even more questionable is what the NRLA says...
Reply to the comment left by WD Flatau at 18/11/2024 - 10:48They don't represent the views of the Landlord, that's the point being made and it's correct; NRLA just brown-nose with the politicians of the day instead of challenging them.
Clearly you have some concerns about this or you wouldn't be asking these questions, I suggest you get legal advice before you create an unwanted and unexpected event for yourself.
30th September 2025, 7 months ago
Yep, it's a rigged system. So use the Deposit scheme (because you have to if you take a Deposit) but then just refuse to use the Adjudicator system because they're biased and let the Tenant take you to Court if...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Paul Graville at 28/08/2025 - 10:23
Reply to the comment left by Paul Graville at 28/08/2025 - 10:23% of Turnover (i.e. total rents) or Profit?. Though either way it's absurd.
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Or are the people who go to NRLA meetings the most enthusiastic or the most gullible?
Read More →Reply to comment left by Peter Merrick at 20/01/2025 - 10:09
Reply to the comment left by Peter Merrick at 20/01/2025 - 10:09Except in February that would be a month.
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Inevitably it will mean renters who Landlords are likely view as needing a guarantor will find it very difficult to find a property to rent.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Rookie Landlord at 20/01/2025 - 09:54
Reply to the comment left by Rookie Landlord at 20/01/2025 - 09:54I do like that kind of thinking :-)
Read More →Reply to comment left by Sam B at 06/12/2024 - 13:05
Reply to the comment left by Sam B at 06/12/2024 - 13:05Just read what the proposal says : https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/reforms-to-the-energy-performance-of-buildings-regime/reforms-to-the-energy-performance-of-buildings-regime
Read More →6th December 2024, 1 year ago
The government PROPOSAL does not state "Private landlords in England and Wales will need to obtain Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) every time they rent to a new tenant" What it does propose is : "We are proposing to introduce for...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Graham Bowcock at 05/12/2024 - 15:14
Reply to the comment left by Graham Bowcock at 05/12/2024 - 15:14"Such a shame you've had a poor experience, but most people don't find that." Most people don't find that? That is really an unsubstantiated claim from a person who...
Read More →5th December 2024, 1 year ago
Far better idea, just ditch the Letting Agent altogether - I've tried letting agents and without doubt they're worse than an expensive waste of time and money - far less hassle, cheaper, quicker, easier to deal with tenants directly.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Marlena Topple at 18/11/2024 - 11:05
Reply to the comment left by Marlena Topple at 18/11/2024 - 11:05They MAY have the "ear" of the government - but it is highly questionable how much that ear pays attention and even more questionable is what the NRLA says...
Read More →Reply to comment left by WD Flatau at 18/11/2024 - 10:48
Reply to the comment left by WD Flatau at 18/11/2024 - 10:48They don't represent the views of the Landlord, that's the point being made and it's correct; NRLA just brown-nose with the politicians of the day instead of challenging them.
Read More →13th September 2024, 2 years ago
Clearly you have some concerns about this or you wouldn't be asking these questions, I suggest you get legal advice before you create an unwanted and unexpected event for yourself.
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