Reply to the comment left by yl2006 at 13:30 Did you apply to court (form N325) and pay £130 to appoint the Bailiffs? Did you get notification that Bailiff was coming on that date? Did you confirm it with them?...
I expect only time will tell if justice system is ready. In theory the courts should be busier as all eviction cases(where tenant doesn't vacate by notice date) will require a court hearing. But its impossible to say for sure...
Reply to the comment left by Freda Blogs at 08/07/2026 - 12:16Probably have a sliding scale for different 'offences'. Starting at £5k for not fixing a dripping tap for 2 days, £10k for no hot water for 3 days, £15k...
Yet another government scheme to encourage landlords to leave the PRS! The "ambulance chasers" will be rubbing their hands, advertising their no win no fee services to tenants.
They will probably introduce a Local Community Charge payable to local council for emptying bins, libraries, local expenditure etc etc. On top of Land Tax....And it will all end up costing us all more one way or another!
Reply to the comment left by Judith Wordsworth at 10:41 That would have been marvellous. Just imagine every tenant turning up at Council clutching their S21! I would have joined in but our properties are in Wales so would not...
Hopefully, all landlords who let in Wales will have issued notice of the variation by due date. All landlords in Wales are required to be registered with Rent Smart Wales, and fair play they have sent at least 3 e...
" Well Evidenced" .... if rent arrears surely the tenants rent account going back to start of tenancy, copy of letters to tenant regarding arrears and offer of payment plan should be enough Evidence surely? Tenant could spin a sob...
A tenant asked for his deposit back as he gave notice on the grounds that he needed it for new home. I explained he had to apply to DPS scheme as i didn't actually hold his deposit, also that he...
Wonder IF landlord supplied the panel and tenant benefitted from the electric, would that be taken into consideration for EPC ? Just a thought.....it maybe enough to just reach the C rating especially on older buildings.
Cost of living crisis caused by closure of Straits of Hormuz affects every person, but a rent freeze will only benefit tenants, so what about rest of population? Sounds like discrimination. Yet another ploy to discourage being a landlord I...
We own a big Victorian property which is converted to 5 self contained one bed flats, no shared facilities other than communal hall and garden area. We are licenced as an HMO because it is a 3 storey property. Some...
A fund to TACKLE landlords, it makes it feel like a "them and us" situation... as if all landlords are evil and all tenants as pure as driven snow. No landlords = no property to rent, where would all these...
Reply to the comment left by Paul La Plain at 16/03/2026 - 14:06Yes, probably will have to pay tax each quarter. But it maybe a better system! As really we already pay "up front" with payments on account in July...
Just had email from HMRC Help and Support regarding using MTD. If I read it correctly, the following applies: you would need to use MTD from: April 2026 if your qualifying income in the tax year 2024-25 is over £50k....
The tenancy does not die when the tenant dies. It forms part of the deceased estate. Usually the next of kin gives landlord notice to end tenancy. Rent is payable until landlord has possession, so next of kin are usually...
So items were left in property when new tenant moved in, were items listed on ingoing inventory? Why did tenant not just tell agent and ask for items to be removed? Also removing fixtures without permission. Dumping stuff on neighbours...
It may become the norm for a tenant to challenge rent via Rent Tribunal. Even if just to delay the rise for few months. I wonder if there will a fee for applying to RT ? If so, how much?...
Reply to the comment left by Ofer Moses at 31/01/2026 - 11:42Have to ensure plenty of date stamped photos/video are taken before they move in, at 6 month inspections and again before a rent increase is issued! Can imagine any...
Reply to comment left by Y Lana at 09/07/2026 - 13:30
Reply to the comment left by yl2006 at 13:30 Did you apply to court (form N325) and pay £130 to appoint the Bailiffs? Did you get notification that Bailiff was coming on that date? Did you confirm it with them?...
Read More →9th July 2026, 2 weeks ago
I expect only time will tell if justice system is ready. In theory the courts should be busier as all eviction cases(where tenant doesn't vacate by notice date) will require a court hearing. But its impossible to say for sure...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Freda Blogs at 08/07/2026 - 12:16
Reply to the comment left by Freda Blogs at 08/07/2026 - 12:16Probably have a sliding scale for different 'offences'. Starting at £5k for not fixing a dripping tap for 2 days, £10k for no hot water for 3 days, £15k...
Read More →8th July 2026, 2 weeks ago
Yet another government scheme to encourage landlords to leave the PRS! The "ambulance chasers" will be rubbing their hands, advertising their no win no fee services to tenants.
Read More →30th June 2026, 3 weeks ago
Labour also seem to hate working class people who do well!
Read More →25th June 2026, 4 weeks ago
They will probably introduce a Local Community Charge payable to local council for emptying bins, libraries, local expenditure etc etc. On top of Land Tax....And it will all end up costing us all more one way or another!
Read More →Reply to comment left by Judith Wordsworth at 22/06/2026 - 10:41
Reply to the comment left by Judith Wordsworth at 10:41 That would have been marvellous. Just imagine every tenant turning up at Council clutching their S21! I would have joined in but our properties are in Wales so would not...
Read More →14th June 2026, 1 month ago
Hopefully, all landlords who let in Wales will have issued notice of the variation by due date. All landlords in Wales are required to be registered with Rent Smart Wales, and fair play they have sent at least 3 e...
Read More →8th May 2026, 2 months ago
" Well Evidenced" .... if rent arrears surely the tenants rent account going back to start of tenancy, copy of letters to tenant regarding arrears and offer of payment plan should be enough Evidence surely? Tenant could spin a sob...
Read More →29th April 2026, 3 months ago
A tenant asked for his deposit back as he gave notice on the grounds that he needed it for new home. I explained he had to apply to DPS scheme as i didn't actually hold his deposit, also that he...
Read More →28th April 2026, 3 months ago
Wonder IF landlord supplied the panel and tenant benefitted from the electric, would that be taken into consideration for EPC ? Just a thought.....it maybe enough to just reach the C rating especially on older buildings.
Read More →28th April 2026, 3 months ago
Cost of living crisis caused by closure of Straits of Hormuz affects every person, but a rent freeze will only benefit tenants, so what about rest of population? Sounds like discrimination. Yet another ploy to discourage being a landlord I...
Read More →31st March 2026, 4 months ago
We own a big Victorian property which is converted to 5 self contained one bed flats, no shared facilities other than communal hall and garden area. We are licenced as an HMO because it is a 3 storey property. Some...
Read More →27th March 2026, 4 months ago
A fund to TACKLE landlords, it makes it feel like a "them and us" situation... as if all landlords are evil and all tenants as pure as driven snow. No landlords = no property to rent, where would all these...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Paul La Plain at 16/03/2026 - 14:06
Reply to the comment left by Paul La Plain at 16/03/2026 - 14:06Yes, probably will have to pay tax each quarter. But it maybe a better system! As really we already pay "up front" with payments on account in July...
Read More →16th March 2026, 4 months ago
Just had email from HMRC Help and Support regarding using MTD. If I read it correctly, the following applies: you would need to use MTD from: April 2026 if your qualifying income in the tax year 2024-25 is over £50k....
Read More →Reply to comment left by Matthew Turner at 13/02/2026 - 13:07
The tenancy does not die when the tenant dies. It forms part of the deceased estate. Usually the next of kin gives landlord notice to end tenancy. Rent is payable until landlord has possession, so next of kin are usually...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Chandresh Patel at 12/02/2026 - 13:08
So items were left in property when new tenant moved in, were items listed on ingoing inventory? Why did tenant not just tell agent and ask for items to be removed? Also removing fixtures without permission. Dumping stuff on neighbours...
Read More →31st January 2026, 6 months ago
It may become the norm for a tenant to challenge rent via Rent Tribunal. Even if just to delay the rise for few months. I wonder if there will a fee for applying to RT ? If so, how much?...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Ofer Moses at 31/01/2026 - 11:42
Reply to the comment left by Ofer Moses at 31/01/2026 - 11:42Have to ensure plenty of date stamped photos/video are taken before they move in, at 6 month inspections and again before a rent increase is issued! Can imagine any...
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