Is it safe to assume that they left the utilities unpaid as well? Depending on the utility company, if this is the case, they will probably tell your new tenants that they owe the debt so be prepared. If its...
Reply to the comment left by Dylan Morris at 25/08/2023 - 10:34Indeed, the irony of an individual who is effectively charging some people 62.50 a week to go to work looking for ways to help financially aid families in London...
Reply to the comment left by Reluctant Landlord at 23/08/2023 - 15:53Very little point as a reasonable outcome for all parties doesn't suit any political or funding agendas, therefore it'll be disregarded.
Reply to the comment left by Churchills Tax Advisers at 22/08/2023 - 11:07I have little sympathy for anyone who financially plans to be held hostage by tenancy or lease. I have a colleague who has leveraged a multitude of properties...
Well that's not true, as a Tenant I care about EPC in terms of the serviceability of the windows, doors and usual things that need to be in good order without it being excessive. Didn't really matter though as that...
Reply to the comment left by Seething Landlord at 09/08/2023 - 19:04Isn't the first sentence of your post a salient point? If the tenancy agreement has provision for an increase and they have declined to pay for x time before...
This is just wrong. The point of access to Law is equality of arms (allegedly). Any free representation offered should be means tested and open to all sides of the dispute. This kind of strategy works like PI litigation, pay...
Without the full facts its almost impossible to give anything that will be anything other than generic. Read the tenancy agreement and get advice on the exact tenancy clause regarding the guarantee. If you have home insurance there is usually...
Reply to the comment left by Helen Houston at 28/07/2023 - 17:38Yes if the validity period is 12 months then the act of eviction will need to be carried out wthin the period the writ is in force. You cannot...
Reply to the comment left by Mark Alexander - Founder of Property118 at 05/07/2023 - 09:42Look for the opportunity. Remove the capital gains from properties and split the previous owed tax based on hmrc calculation. Both sides come out better...
I would get a quote to remove and make good to the original standard including any required decoration. Once obtained agree to the return on the basis the costs are covered by the ex tenant. Also in correspondence request the...
Copied from elsewhere but seems that its associated or could be argued to be.The timing would be the issue if any Exempt disposals: The majority of disposals will trigger Right of First Refusal (RFR), but some are exempt, such as:...
Check your solicitors firm for its complaints process and then follow that. If no joy from the solicitor then raise a case with the SRA. Its worth a firm but fair letter detailing your losses due to their "error" before...
It's always extremes with these things. If the fear is S21s just to remove tenants and increase rents then legislate for a 12 month rent freeze based on the previous cost with an rpi increase permissible. Feels like a reasonable...
I would suggest that if you need to look it up on YouTube then it's most likely outside the scope of the average tenant. As a tenant I have cheerfully done many things because I am competent and generally can't...
Reply to the comment left by Gone Fishing at 04/04/2023 - 11:41Due to the fact LL are legislated to meet a rating whereas homeowners are not (yet). Similar to carbon reduction hits big business first then filters down. It is...
Reply to the comment left by Robert Sled at 30/03/2023 - 09:59If you managed to drill through a lock or shear it and fit a new one in 15 min for £8 then you either have skills that are learned...
Last time I saw a locksmith was on a Saturday night due to the missus somehow managing to lock her keys in the house. I arrived just to see the locksmith kneel down to start drilling, grab the handle to...
Be wary of virgin. They dug a trench in my front lawn based on a neighbours agreement that I only found out about after returning from holiday and I'm having a hell of a job removing them. Plus you can't...
This is close to the perfect storm I mentioned regarding councils advice to stay until evicted. Council will advise not to go until physically removed, accrue costs due to process etc. If the tenant is onside and understands LL, T...
25th August 2023, 3 years ago
Is it safe to assume that they left the utilities unpaid as well? Depending on the utility company, if this is the case, they will probably tell your new tenants that they owe the debt so be prepared. If its...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Dylan Morris at 25/08/2023 - 10:34
Reply to the comment left by Dylan Morris at 25/08/2023 - 10:34Indeed, the irony of an individual who is effectively charging some people 62.50 a week to go to work looking for ways to help financially aid families in London...
Read More →Reply to comment left by DSR DSR at 23/08/2023 - 15:53
Reply to the comment left by Reluctant Landlord at 23/08/2023 - 15:53Very little point as a reasonable outcome for all parties doesn't suit any political or funding agendas, therefore it'll be disregarded.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Bryan Stevens at 22/08/2023 - 11:07
Reply to the comment left by Churchills Tax Advisers at 22/08/2023 - 11:07I have little sympathy for anyone who financially plans to be held hostage by tenancy or lease. I have a colleague who has leveraged a multitude of properties...
Read More →18th August 2023, 3 years ago
Well that's not true, as a Tenant I care about EPC in terms of the serviceability of the windows, doors and usual things that need to be in good order without it being excessive. Didn't really matter though as that...
Read More →Reply to comment left by David Heal at 09/08/2023 - 19:04
Reply to the comment left by Seething Landlord at 09/08/2023 - 19:04Isn't the first sentence of your post a salient point? If the tenancy agreement has provision for an increase and they have declined to pay for x time before...
Read More →2nd August 2023, 3 years ago
This is just wrong. The point of access to Law is equality of arms (allegedly). Any free representation offered should be means tested and open to all sides of the dispute. This kind of strategy works like PI litigation, pay...
Read More →31st July 2023, 3 years ago
Without the full facts its almost impossible to give anything that will be anything other than generic. Read the tenancy agreement and get advice on the exact tenancy clause regarding the guarantee. If you have home insurance there is usually...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Helen Houston at 28/07/2023 - 17:38
Reply to the comment left by Helen Houston at 28/07/2023 - 17:38Yes if the validity period is 12 months then the act of eviction will need to be carried out wthin the period the writ is in force. You cannot...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Mark Alexander at 05/07/2023 - 09:42
Reply to the comment left by Mark Alexander - Founder of Property118 at 05/07/2023 - 09:42Look for the opportunity. Remove the capital gains from properties and split the previous owed tax based on hmrc calculation. Both sides come out better...
Read More →6th July 2023, 3 years ago
I would get a quote to remove and make good to the original standard including any required decoration. Once obtained agree to the return on the basis the costs are covered by the ex tenant. Also in correspondence request the...
Read More →5th July 2023, 3 years ago
Copied from elsewhere but seems that its associated or could be argued to be.The timing would be the issue if any Exempt disposals: The majority of disposals will trigger Right of First Refusal (RFR), but some are exempt, such as:...
Read More →4th July 2023, 3 years ago
Check your solicitors firm for its complaints process and then follow that. If no joy from the solicitor then raise a case with the SRA. Its worth a firm but fair letter detailing your losses due to their "error" before...
Read More →8th June 2023, 3 years ago
It's always extremes with these things. If the fear is S21s just to remove tenants and increase rents then legislate for a 12 month rent freeze based on the previous cost with an rpi increase permissible. Feels like a reasonable...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Suresh Parikh at 22/05/2023 - 10:44
I would suggest that if you need to look it up on YouTube then it's most likely outside the scope of the average tenant. As a tenant I have cheerfully done many things because I am competent and generally can't...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Bryan Stevens at 04/04/2023 - 11:41
Reply to the comment left by Gone Fishing at 04/04/2023 - 11:41Due to the fact LL are legislated to meet a rating whereas homeowners are not (yet). Similar to carbon reduction hits big business first then filters down. It is...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Robert Sled at 30/03/2023 - 09:59
Reply to the comment left by Robert Sled at 30/03/2023 - 09:59If you managed to drill through a lock or shear it and fit a new one in 15 min for £8 then you either have skills that are learned...
Read More →29th March 2023, 3 years ago
Last time I saw a locksmith was on a Saturday night due to the missus somehow managing to lock her keys in the house. I arrived just to see the locksmith kneel down to start drilling, grab the handle to...
Read More →14th March 2023, 3 years ago
Be wary of virgin. They dug a trench in my front lawn based on a neighbours agreement that I only found out about after returning from holiday and I'm having a hell of a job removing them. Plus you can't...
Read More →8th March 2023, 3 years ago
This is close to the perfect storm I mentioned regarding councils advice to stay until evicted. Council will advise not to go until physically removed, accrue costs due to process etc. If the tenant is onside and understands LL, T...
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