My name and address are already publicly available on the Companies House web page as the director of the limited company through which I buy property. I could provide a PO box or similar to use as the publicly available...
Reply to the comment left by K Anon at 12/02/2026 - 10:42@k Anon What type of dehumidifiers do you supply? I have been considering the same thing for my properties and was looking for a decent wall or ceiling mounted...
I think @steve is correct that you cannot receive any payments in advance of signing the tenancy agreement other than the holding deposit (of the appropriate max amount, which I can't remember offhand). But after that point a tenant can...
After a bad experience I now only use the insured schemes, not the custodial ones. It means that if the tenant disagrees with the deduction they have to make a complaint to the deposit scheme or take it to court....
If it is a house with a garden, then unless you have something specific in the AST, I don't imagine there is much you can do. But is sounds like this is some flats or something? In which case she...
TLDR The fully legally compliant process is t do the S21 (or S8 depending upon the impact of the renters rights bill) as you would any other tenant. Treat no response to the eviction notices as you would any other...
@TheMaluka who told you that you cannot claim the cost of travel to your properties? I claim that. It is none of hmrc's business where you choose to invest and your rental properties are not your places of work.
Here's my understanding as a landlord. The landlord cannot demand a share of profits from your business, that is illegal. There are a small number of things a landlord can request money for and that's not one. Check the shelter...
As everyone else has said. The agent is literally doing what you pay them to do. This is a business relationship - if it causes you financial harm, you need to be able to accept that's your fault for not...
Were you evicting him or did he give valid notice? If he gave notice then I would consider the tenancy ended on the appropriate date and simply changed the locks. While someone said you can still charge rent, you must...
I am going to suggest a few things that might have happened here, but there isn't enough detail to say for sure. First, what kind of case were you bringing? Eviction or seeking payment or both? But basically the judge...
As you mentioned you don't have much experience, I would suggest educating yourself so you don't end up in this mess again. A good start is the book How to Be a Landlord by Rob Dix. It goes through all...
I plan to continue expanding, so on that basis. Yes I'd recommend someone does it. However, they need to understand it's not a passive investment. They need to learn the regulations and be willing to put the work in. And...
Just to say - you have asked a few times about mentioning the rent increase and how the deposit is now less than 5 weeks rent. This is not relevant. Including it in you application just muddies the waters. Even...
I don't have any issues with us landlords having responsibilities. Just like mortgage companies can't force the mortgagee out of a house for no reason, it's probably not right to evict a rental tenant for no reason. I just had...
I presume the only way it can work is by saying new tenancies require EPC C. There's no eviction grounds available to remove a tenant because the EPC isn't high enough, so I doubt they can make landlords upgrade homes...
Does it gets to a point where if you are accused of loss or damage, you don't actually care? If you do things carefully and it's a malicious acusation, the only way for a tenant to get money out of...
I agree with everyone, don't go to the inspection. While there has been lots of good advice here. I wanted to reign in your expectations. It may be that the service you get from the agent is just standard. The...
If your wife is insistent, perhaps consider a divorce. Your tenant has a legal right to quiet enjoyment of the property. This means you should not pester them about things that are none of your business Also if you share...
17th February 2026, 2 months ago
My name and address are already publicly available on the Companies House web page as the director of the limited company through which I buy property. I could provide a PO box or similar to use as the publicly available...
Read More →Reply to comment left by K Anon at 12/02/2026 - 10:42
Reply to the comment left by K Anon at 12/02/2026 - 10:42@k Anon What type of dehumidifiers do you supply? I have been considering the same thing for my properties and was looking for a decent wall or ceiling mounted...
Read More →22nd December 2025, 4 months ago
I think @steve is correct that you cannot receive any payments in advance of signing the tenancy agreement other than the holding deposit (of the appropriate max amount, which I can't remember offhand). But after that point a tenant can...
Read More →5th October 2025, 7 months ago
After a bad experience I now only use the insured schemes, not the custodial ones. It means that if the tenant disagrees with the deduction they have to make a complaint to the deposit scheme or take it to court....
Read More →5th October 2025, 7 months ago
If it is a house with a garden, then unless you have something specific in the AST, I don't imagine there is much you can do. But is sounds like this is some flats or something? In which case she...
Read More →5th October 2025, 7 months ago
TLDR The fully legally compliant process is t do the S21 (or S8 depending upon the impact of the renters rights bill) as you would any other tenant. Treat no response to the eviction notices as you would any other...
Read More →30th August 2025, 8 months ago
@TheMaluka who told you that you cannot claim the cost of travel to your properties? I claim that. It is none of hmrc's business where you choose to invest and your rental properties are not your places of work.
Read More →18th August 2025, 8 months ago
Here's my understanding as a landlord. The landlord cannot demand a share of profits from your business, that is illegal. There are a small number of things a landlord can request money for and that's not one. Check the shelter...
Read More →24th April 2025, 1 year ago
As everyone else has said. The agent is literally doing what you pay them to do. This is a business relationship - if it causes you financial harm, you need to be able to accept that's your fault for not...
Read More →6th April 2025, 1 year ago
Were you evicting him or did he give valid notice? If he gave notice then I would consider the tenancy ended on the appropriate date and simply changed the locks. While someone said you can still charge rent, you must...
Read More →14th March 2025, 1 year ago
I am going to suggest a few things that might have happened here, but there isn't enough detail to say for sure. First, what kind of case were you bringing? Eviction or seeking payment or both? But basically the judge...
Read More →Reply to comment left by David Strange at 20/02/2025 - 10:40
I'm certain that would be somewhere in the region of illegal to unenforceable.
Read More →23rd January 2025, 1 year ago
As you mentioned you don't have much experience, I would suggest educating yourself so you don't end up in this mess again. A good start is the book How to Be a Landlord by Rob Dix. It goes through all...
Read More →20th January 2025, 1 year ago
I plan to continue expanding, so on that basis. Yes I'd recommend someone does it. However, they need to understand it's not a passive investment. They need to learn the regulations and be willing to put the work in. And...
Read More →20th January 2025, 1 year ago
Just to say - you have asked a few times about mentioning the rent increase and how the deposit is now less than 5 weeks rent. This is not relevant. Including it in you application just muddies the waters. Even...
Read More →16th January 2025, 1 year ago
I don't have any issues with us landlords having responsibilities. Just like mortgage companies can't force the mortgagee out of a house for no reason, it's probably not right to evict a rental tenant for no reason. I just had...
Read More →25th November 2024, 1 year ago
I presume the only way it can work is by saying new tenancies require EPC C. There's no eviction grounds available to remove a tenant because the EPC isn't high enough, so I doubt they can make landlords upgrade homes...
Read More →15th November 2024, 1 year ago
Does it gets to a point where if you are accused of loss or damage, you don't actually care? If you do things carefully and it's a malicious acusation, the only way for a tenant to get money out of...
Read More →12th November 2024, 1 year ago
I agree with everyone, don't go to the inspection. While there has been lots of good advice here. I wanted to reign in your expectations. It may be that the service you get from the agent is just standard. The...
Read More →8th November 2024, 1 year ago
If your wife is insistent, perhaps consider a divorce. Your tenant has a legal right to quiet enjoyment of the property. This means you should not pester them about things that are none of your business Also if you share...
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