I understand that rent tribunal will also consider the condition of the property when ruling on any rent increase. Rent tribunals will have a broad view on assessing rents, coupled with government directives. This is certainly a form of rent...
Hi, you should have been given copies of all relevant information regarding the purchase Also, Solicitors retain copies and archive records for several years should you need to retrieve any misplaced information. Either way, you will be liable to the...
As the leaseholder, unfortunately you will be liable. Any outstanding payments requested by the managing agents or freeholder should have been dealt with prior to the purchase by yourselves and/or your conveyancing solicitor. As mentioned in other replies, check with...
Consultations are a legal requirement - The councils decision is already made. Same situation all over the country PRS Licencing will continue to expand throughout the UK
Reply to the comment left by Leicester Landlord at 24/07/2024 - 15:54Charity groups and the government are intent on keeping tenants in their homes (Landlords property), regardless of rent arrears etc
Ben Beadle often states"Tenants and responsible Landlords", suggesting there are irresponsible Landlords and no irresponsible Tenants. He should state "Responsible Tenants and responsible Landlords" Or simply "Tenants and Landlords"
I am of the understanding that you are liable to costs if you instruct a solicitor. Never heard of being liable for solicitors costs unless you are obliged under contract or in court dispute whereby costs are awarded against you
Hi, In regards to non uk residents purchasing a property, I would consult a lawyer, however, as far as I am aware, the only concern a management company has when a property is beimg sold, is that the seller has...
Reply to the comment left by Ian Narbeth at 14/12/2023 - 11:03Correct, and all Supermarkets happen to have stores full of food etc, and the payments they receive comes from the labour of their customers. All the utility companies happen...
Reply to the comment left by Matthew Jude at 30/09/2023 - 10:50As I have already mentioned, my local MP has ignored my concerns regarding the PRS and Like many politicians today have social views bordering on communism and not accepting...
I wrote to MP for Enfield regarding the plight of landlords and the PRS. He did not reply, however, I did read his comments re housing which stated that "homes are for people, not for investors" So one would assume...
Reply to the comment left by Russell Cartner at 08/09/2023 - 11:25I did confront my local Labour MP, unfortunately he is in cahoots with the likes of shelter, gen rent etc, and unsurprisingly did not even have the decency to...
Sadiq kahn is blinkered in his quest to remain as Mayor of London. Londoners votes keep him in power. Simply put, there are far more tenants than Landlords, therefore, seemingly supporting tenants assures him of more votes. Furthermore, Shelter, Generation...
I totally agree, however, and legalities aside, if their recommendations are reasonable and affordable, I'd rather comply than complain. If their requests where unreasonable/unaffordable, I would challenge.
Reply to the comment left by Ofer Moses at 21/04/2023 - 09:14It appears to me that selective licensing means that councils look to drive up standards, although not legally required. For example, hard wired smoke alarms are not currently a...
Reply to the comment left by LL Minion at 21/04/2023 - 08:51Correct, but I would rather comply with the said requirements (although not legally required) than have to challenge the council and start a slanging match with them.
Reply to the comment left by LL Minion at 20/04/2023 - 13:46The councils requirements came after I had made the 1st payment of £240 for the licence. I only received the licence after their recommendations were approved and paid the...
Vilifying Landlords is politically and financially attractive to politicians in the short term whilst completely disregarding future outcomes for tenants and the housing sector.
Reply to the comment left by Phil Harris at 20/04/2023 - 10:35Correct. I paid £600 for selective licensing on a 2 bed flat and was paid a visit by the council. They prepared a list of trivial items for my...
31st January 2026, 2 months ago
I understand that rent tribunal will also consider the condition of the property when ruling on any rent increase. Rent tribunals will have a broad view on assessing rents, coupled with government directives. This is certainly a form of rent...
Read More →8th October 2025, 6 months ago
Hi, you should have been given copies of all relevant information regarding the purchase Also, Solicitors retain copies and archive records for several years should you need to retrieve any misplaced information. Either way, you will be liable to the...
Read More →8th October 2025, 6 months ago
As the leaseholder, unfortunately you will be liable. Any outstanding payments requested by the managing agents or freeholder should have been dealt with prior to the purchase by yourselves and/or your conveyancing solicitor. As mentioned in other replies, check with...
Read More →31st October 2024, 1 year ago
Consultations are a legal requirement - The councils decision is already made. Same situation all over the country PRS Licencing will continue to expand throughout the UK
Read More →Reply to comment left by Satinder Gautam at 24/07/2024 - 15:54
Reply to the comment left by Leicester Landlord at 24/07/2024 - 15:54Charity groups and the government are intent on keeping tenants in their homes (Landlords property), regardless of rent arrears etc
Read More →5th July 2024, 2 years ago
Ben Beadle often states"Tenants and responsible Landlords", suggesting there are irresponsible Landlords and no irresponsible Tenants. He should state "Responsible Tenants and responsible Landlords" Or simply "Tenants and Landlords"
Read More →Reply to comment left by Pam Thompson at 12/03/2024 - 10:06
I am of the understanding that you are liable to costs if you instruct a solicitor. Never heard of being liable for solicitors costs unless you are obliged under contract or in court dispute whereby costs are awarded against you
Read More →19th January 2024, 2 years ago
Hi, In regards to non uk residents purchasing a property, I would consult a lawyer, however, as far as I am aware, the only concern a management company has when a property is beimg sold, is that the seller has...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Ian Narbeth at 14/12/2023 - 11:03
Reply to the comment left by Ian Narbeth at 14/12/2023 - 11:03Correct, and all Supermarkets happen to have stores full of food etc, and the payments they receive comes from the labour of their customers. All the utility companies happen...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Matthew Jude at 30/09/2023 - 10:50
Reply to the comment left by Matthew Jude at 30/09/2023 - 10:50As I have already mentioned, my local MP has ignored my concerns regarding the PRS and Like many politicians today have social views bordering on communism and not accepting...
Read More →29th September 2023, 3 years ago
I wrote to MP for Enfield regarding the plight of landlords and the PRS. He did not reply, however, I did read his comments re housing which stated that "homes are for people, not for investors" So one would assume...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Russell Cartner at 08/09/2023 - 11:25
Reply to the comment left by Russell Cartner at 08/09/2023 - 11:25I did confront my local Labour MP, unfortunately he is in cahoots with the likes of shelter, gen rent etc, and unsurprisingly did not even have the decency to...
Read More →4th May 2023, 3 years ago
Sadiq kahn is blinkered in his quest to remain as Mayor of London. Londoners votes keep him in power. Simply put, there are far more tenants than Landlords, therefore, seemingly supporting tenants assures him of more votes. Furthermore, Shelter, Generation...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Phil Heath at 21/04/2023 - 13:04
I totally agree, however, and legalities aside, if their recommendations are reasonable and affordable, I'd rather comply than complain. If their requests where unreasonable/unaffordable, I would challenge.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Ofer Moses at 21/04/2023 - 09:14
Reply to the comment left by Ofer Moses at 21/04/2023 - 09:14It appears to me that selective licensing means that councils look to drive up standards, although not legally required. For example, hard wired smoke alarms are not currently a...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Mark A Smith at 21/04/2023 - 08:51
Reply to the comment left by LL Minion at 21/04/2023 - 08:51Correct, but I would rather comply with the said requirements (although not legally required) than have to challenge the council and start a slanging match with them.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Mark A Smith at 20/04/2023 - 13:46
Reply to the comment left by LL Minion at 20/04/2023 - 13:46The councils requirements came after I had made the 1st payment of £240 for the licence. I only received the licence after their recommendations were approved and paid the...
Read More →20th April 2023, 3 years ago
Vilifying Landlords is politically and financially attractive to politicians in the short term whilst completely disregarding future outcomes for tenants and the housing sector.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Phil Harris at 20/04/2023 - 10:35
Reply to the comment left by Phil Harris at 20/04/2023 - 10:35Correct. I paid £600 for selective licensing on a 2 bed flat and was paid a visit by the council. They prepared a list of trivial items for my...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Alexandra wright at 20/04/2023 - 08:43
Spot on Alexandra
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