Jim K, Author at Property118

Jim K

I think it's sometimes the shock aspect. We review all rents annually, therfore RRA isnt going to affect this process. The result is communicated in writing to each T. Therfore, there is an expectation of an annual review. The rent...

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I have a licenced HMO. I charge varied rents dependant upon room size/location. I pay CT out of my bank account set up for the various rentals (HMO included). How can anyone say 'what money' is used to pay the...

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Reply to the comment left by Marlena Topple at 13/01/2026 - 10:43I think you have succinctly answered the whole Q. Thx.

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TBF. The system is geared to increase the squeeze until the lemon has bern crushed, from anything that produces a few quid, such are our finances I the UK. We are all going to have to register on up to...

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Reply to the comment left by Sally Robinson at 09/01/2026 - 10:23Police use different powers. In this case s 17 and 117 PACE _Life and Limb in danger. I've had it as well. They broke through every door in a...

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Reply to the comment left by Judith Wordsworth at 08/01/2026 - 10:11'Their document for landlords to give to tenants, already on an AST or Periodic tenancy, on or before the 1st of May this year should be published by the...

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Read this thread with real interest. AS for rights I think creating and having acknowledged the PO status actually gives LLs additional rights under the Prevention from Eviction (sic) legislation.

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Are they sure this is correct. "….letting one spare room could generate around £9,036 a year and £7,500 of that is tax free." My understanding of the -Room to Rent scheme is that you either fall wholly within it or...

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Correct. Primary law overrides contractual arrangements. Start using an agency who have a formulae they can defend ref 'affordability'.

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Inspectors found properties ...with bedrooms so small they posed a risk to occupants. Surely. They are at or about the legal minimum or not. Where does this bit come from?

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Also. I don't believe thst the 2 months notice is a maximum. My plan is to 'bake in' a delayed government system and issue first s13s say 4 months out. The possible shortfall will balance out over time.

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Another case of not following the rules? The lead in clearly states the AST document required a s13 notice IOT increase or I assume potentially decrease the agreed (set) rent.

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'Councils will lead enforcement, helped by the West Midlands Combined Authority that Mr Parker chairs.' Therefore, are these possibly, basically nugatory comments, delivered 'for effect'?

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To be fair. This is largely an error in application of the Deposit protection Scheme or a lack of knowledge. I'm not convinced its a s21 'error'?

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Judith. TVM. Mick -agree!

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Maybe. As its only about £90 for a gas dafe you voluntarily shorten the time between visits to day 9 months. Then you get flex. Also you make it sound that T is reasonable. Ask them 4 months out what...

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Abolish landlords? Bring it on!

9th October 2025, 6 months ago

A house price ratio of 1.3 without controls on overseas buyers would be interesting

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Reply to the comment left by Fed-up Landlord at 08/10/2025 - 10:56I'm sure that solicitors cannot just 'pack up' with no recourse I would check that out with their proffesional body.

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Reply to the comment left by Darren Peters at 08/10/2025 - 10:08I am both a freeholder and a leaseholder. My understanding is that in this case (unusual in the UK) correctly issued demands for both Ground Rent and Service Charge...

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Jim K

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