Neil Robb, Author at Property118

Neil Robb

The RRA has effectively brought in rent controls. When a landlord gives rent increase 3 months notice needs to be given. The tenant can appeal the fee for this has just been dropped to £47 now this will only really...

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The RRA has under the counter rent control already built in. All renters are being encouraged to appeal any rent increase . In the past if this happened and the rent increase was approved then rent would have been backed...

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And the rest many pay way over £3k now then arrears and damage . It will be worse if the landlord or solicitor make a mistake as the tenant gets free legal aid support who will claim costs it case...

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Amazing giving the massive amounts about the state of many council and housing association houses.. These penalties are shocking £10 to £40000 given not by a court but someone at a council. Here's the truth I can sell take my...

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We need to start telling the truth. UK represents around 1% global warming. If every single thing can be done is done it won't make a single bit of difference. Full efficient heating insulation electric cars .the system can't cope...

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The NRLA were well aware of the state and delays in the Scottish first tier tribunal system. Almost immediately it fell into a back log in eviction many landlords waiting a year just to find out if they could go...

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What they are really saying after renting to a tenant for x years they will take back all rent to the council DWP not the tenant. Does not take into account that the tenants life style is causing the issues....

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You got to love this nonsense spend 12k to improve EPC rating. I believe many could easily be over 20k plus All to save tenant £200 to £300 a year. But rents will go up minimum £100 a month. When...

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Little or no grants in Northern Ireland as far as I know In Scotland any landlord with 3 or more properties are not allowed any help. Yet they would have low income tenants. This may of changed anyone know if...

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Are deposit schemes fair to landlords?

5th October 2025, 6 months ago

Let's face it the deposit is far to small to cover damage never mind rent arrears. Trades cost a lot £500 deposit it anywhere near enough

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Raise counter claim for any damage etc . It is up to 3x does not mean it will be. Given the fact agent let you down

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Are deposit schemes fair to landlords?

30th September 2025, 6 months ago


Tenant with Section 21 may be jailed?

30th September 2025, 6 months ago

Tenant can claim housing benefit if sentence is below a certain time. They may sign deed of surrender. If tenant in prison contact liaison prison officer to try arrange deed and f surrender. Continue with eviction process

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What I find amazing many tenants can not afford the rent or looking after the kids . But some how they can afford pets. I have seen many occasions where pets are mistreated not looked after. Cause a lot of...

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Many landlords won't get grants to improve EPC rating in Scotland if landlord has three properties they are not allowed any grants. Northern Ireland seems they have no funding. £7000 average to improve EPC if only many house holders are...

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If on benefits apply for rent direct

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Is it just me . The government want landlords to spend £15 k on each house on EPC improvements. I believe this will cost a lot more as many home owners are spending £30 to £40 k putting in heat...

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Why are landlord organisations like NRLA SAL NI LA not challenging the penalties. People commit serious crimes do not face the penalties that councils can impose on landlords. Many just love hammering landlords with Thousands of pounds of penalties. How...

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How can it be legal to hold landlord responsible for the actions of another. That's like saying my tenant committed a crime and I should be prosecuted. No court in the country would hold a landlord guilty if a tenant...

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How about councils stop shafting landlords at every opportunity. Huge penalties or fines if something was missed. Tenants don't pay rent councils tell them to stay. Tenant cause damage councils insist landlords fix. Big issue at present mould in properties....

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Neil Robb

Neil Robb


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