Paul Shamplina

Section 21 is going, but let’s have a say on how it goes

Section 21 is going, but let’s have a say on how it goes...

Firstly, let me repeat the words I said to Richard Bilton in a TV interview I did with Panorama at my office two summers ago (an interview which lasted just seventeen seconds): “There is no such thing...

Insure What’s Behind the Door: Shocking ‘Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords’

Insure What’s Behind the Door: Shocking ‘Nightmare Tenants...

I think viewers of this week’s episode of ‘Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords’ will find it hard to believe that the damage to a property in Cardiff was caused by just one person. Of course, the show...

A sorry state of affairs – Tenant apologises to landlord

A sorry state of affairs – Tenant apologises to landlord...

It’s a topic I have spoken about many times before, but sadly it doesn’t appear to be improving. Councils are still being forced to respond to Britain’s housing crisis by telling tenants who have...

Scrapping Section 21 could have an even greater impact than Section 24

Scrapping Section 21 could have an even greater impact than Section...

For me, scrapping Section 21 could have an even greater impact than Section 24, particularly if the only alternative, the Section 8 process, is not fully reformed with updated grounds added. We have had...

Abolishing S21 without S8 fully ‘fit for purpose’ will have dire consequences

Abolishing S21 without S8 fully ‘fit for purpose’...

Abolishing Section 21 without making Section 8 fully “fit for purpose” will have dire consequences on our housing supply. Yesterday (15th April 2019), the government has outlined plans to consult on...

A tenant from hell can make or break you as a landlord

A tenant from hell can make or break you as a landlord...

Last month, during filming for the next series of ‘Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords’ (due to air on Channel 5 later this year), we carried out an eviction in Cardiff. Although Landlord Action features...

Keeping compliant – First Hamilton Fraser Academy event success!

Keeping compliant – First Hamilton Fraser Academy event success!

The 22nd November 2018 saw the launch of Hamilton Fraser Academy’s first ‘Legal update & compliance’ course. The SOLD OUT course, led by Susie Crolla of the Lettings Training Centre, provided...

‘Bastard Landlords’ but what about bad tenants?

‘Bastard Landlords’ but what about bad tenants?

Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth wants to rephrase the words ‘ Rogue Landlords’, to the words ‘Bastards Landlords’, as Rogue sounds to soft and cuddly. In my eyes the words should be...

Podcast with Jeremy Leaf- Buy or Not to Buy

Podcast with Jeremy Leaf- Buy or Not to Buy...

In the latest episode of Hamilton Fraser’s podcast series Paul Shamplina, Director at Hamilton Fraser and Eddie Hooker, CEO at Hamilton Fraser, are joined by the Principal of Jeremy Leaf & Co Chartered...

Second date added for Letting Agents academy course

Second date added for Letting Agents academy course...

Hamilton Fraser’s first academy course for Letting Agents sold out and now a second date has been added. Next month, Hamilton Fraser is launching the Hamilton Fraser Academy, a series of half and...

Podcast Series – Landlords, lettings and deposits

Podcast Series – Landlords, lettings and deposits...

Podcast Series – Landlords, lettings and deposits Every month at Hamilton Fraser Eddie Hooker and myself present a monthly podcast relating to the Property Sector, October’s podcast was Zero to...

Section 21 – The Bigger Picture not seen by Citizens Advice

Section 21 – The Bigger Picture not seen by Citizens Advice...

A recent report published by Citizens Advice suggests tenants who complain to their landlords are more likely to be served a section 21 eviction notice as a result of their actions. The report called ‘Touch...

Property Redress Scheme partners with Client Money Protect

Property Redress Scheme partners with Client Money Protect...

With the introduction of mandatory client money protection from April 2019, Hamilton Fraser is annoucing a joined up approach to its group companies; the Property Redress Scheme (PRS) and CMProtect (CMP).

Gas certificates and Section 21 – be compliant or you may pay the price

Gas certificates and Section 21 – be compliant or you may pay...

Landlords, did you know that if you did not provide a gas safety certificate at the start of a tenancy (be it a first agreement or written renewal after 1st October 2015), before the tenant moved in, you...

Bad Tenants Rogue Landlords Channel 5 8pm Thursday 5th July

Bad Tenants Rogue Landlords Channel 5 8pm Thursday 5th July...

In North East London, Landlord Steve Moreno has been put in an extremely stressful situation. His problems began after deciding to sell his flat in Lea in order to purchase a property with his girlfriend.

Officially the WORST property I have ever been in!

Officially the WORST property I have ever been in!

Last week, whilst filming in the town of March, Cambridgeshire, for the fourth series of Channel 5’s ‘Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords’, I experienced the worst living conditions I had ever seen...

‘Rumble’ returns for the fourth year

‘Rumble’ returns for the fourth year...

Having raised more than £58,000 for local charities across the last three events, ‘Rumble with the Agents’, the white-collar charity boxing event which was set up in 2015 by founder of Landlord Action,

It’s only going to get worse!

It’s only going to get worse!

A few weeks ago, I started filming the new series of Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords (due to air on Channel 5 in Spring 2018), and one of the eviction cases was for a landlord called Emmanuel in Dagenham.

Landlord Action response to Budget Universal Credit changes

Landlord Action response to Budget Universal Credit changes...

The Government appears to have bowed to the volume of criticism leveled at its flagship Universal Credit scheme and a realisation there is a range of fundamental issues which need to be urgently addressed.

Property Redress Scheme says redress for landlords should also include Rent to Rent firms

Property Redress Scheme says redress for landlords should also...

Earlier last month the Conservatives announced that all buy-to-let (BTL) landlords will be forced to register with a redress scheme, as is already compulsory for all letting and estate agents.  The Property...

10:57 AM, 2nd April 2014, About 12 years ago

The Latest Campaign Poster from Shelter

Very interesting views about Shelter, to be fair to them and they are often on the other side of Landlord Action cases, I invited them to my office a month ago and they came down and I showed them my operations and to look at the landlords perspective on things when there is a bad tenants.

I also let them hear some advice line calls from distressed landlords, so Shelter are engaging.

Have a look below at my blog on Retaliation Eviction on Section 21, my thoughts about the governments ideas on it.

http://www.landlordaction.co.uk/site.php/blog/retaliation_eviction_under_section_21_28_3... Read More

10:32 AM, 2nd October 2013, About 12 years ago

Landlords Revolutionary Becomes Regulated

Hi Kirsty,

Thanks for the support, we became an ABS as we wanted to offer a better level of service for our landlords. Unfortunately there are many eviction companies that are cutting corners and are completing the claim paperwork at court and letting the landlords go on the court record, where there should be a solicitor on record. This means the landlord has more protection, if anything goes wrong.... Read More

16:24 PM, 22nd August 2013, About 12 years ago

How long does it take for a tenant eviction?

We had a meeting on Tuesday with the Department for the Private Rental Sector at our offices, who wanted our feedback with regard to the eviction process at courts, IE time lines, as this was mentioned in the last committee report, along with numerous other things for the PRS. Hopefully the minister will want this to be looked at further, so ideas can be given, with regard to court process and speeding up cases, for Landlords.... Read More

17:14 PM, 21st August 2013, About 12 years ago

How long does it take for a tenant eviction?

Hi Bob,

You can not use a certified bailiff, only a court bailiff. Or as mentioned in the earlier threads you can use a High Court Bailiff, only if the judge at the hearing grants leave to transfer the case up to the high court.... Read More

9:24 AM, 21st August 2013, About 12 years ago

How long does it take for a tenant eviction?

Unfortunately David you need to obtain leave at court on the hearing from the judge to transfer the case up to the Higfh Court before you can use a High Court Sheriff and our experience is that most judges will not grant the leave, as the do not want to take the work away from the county court bailiffs. We tried this option in the past but generally it did'nt work. Mainly the judges see High Court Sheriffs to be used on Squatter cases.... Read More

8:05 AM, 21st August 2013, About 12 years ago

How long does it take for a tenant eviction?

Mick,

The correct wording, dates and content, needs to be on the section 21 Notice, otherwise the judge will dismiss your case and you will lose time, we are happy to check the notice for you, by all meantimes contact us at the office.... Read More

15:55 PM, 30th July 2013, About 13 years ago

Meet The Landlords TV programme - fair representation?

Reply to the comment left by "Mark Alexander" at "30/07/2013 - 15:52

15:43 PM, 30th July 2013, About 13 years ago

Meet The Landlords TV programme - fair representation?

Its good that so many people are talking about the programme and that was the objective for Holly from Blast Productions. I filmed a seperate pilot for this programme months and months ago, way before it was aired. The intention was to show the sharp end of the rental world and it did that. 2.4 million people tuned in.

Take note that after 14 years, we have dealt with over 20,000 instructions evicting bad tenants and they are from all over the country and from every walk of life.... Read More

19:30 PM, 16th July 2013, About 13 years ago

Paul Shamplina and Landlord Action on BBC1 Thursday

Hi Paul

I can confirm that I make very clear stats on arrears and landlords struggling to pay the mortgage on this programme, highlighting the plight for landlords.

I must say its a real life documentary and refreshing to be involved in this programme, showing everyday problems landlords face. People will see It's not all gravy for landlords, you will see from the 2 stories I am involved with.

Hope you enjoy it.... Read More

20:07 PM, 12th July 2013, About 13 years ago

Tenant Eviction

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9:38 AM, 2nd July 2013, About 13 years ago

Rising numbers of amateur and accidental landlords

“Hi Adam, I am familiar with your scheme and as you may be aware Landlord Action are the appointed legal team for your underwriters. We wish you well with it, it’s certainly what the market needs.”... Read More

10:35 AM, 2nd May 2013, About 13 years ago

Should I start eviction process?

Hi Maggie,

I presume your tenant moved in on an assured short hold tenancy agreement, as you say she moved in many years ago. If this is the case you have to serve a Section 8 Notice for rent arrears breach, which is a 14 day notice. If she fails to make payment to you, then you will have to apply to the court for a hearing date, which can take 6-8 weeks go before the judge and obtain a possession order and money order. By all means, if you need some urgent help, please call me on our helpline 020 3411 9455 and we can start the process.... Read More

12:19 PM, 6th December 2011, About 14 years ago

Beware of serial bad tenants

No the police did nothing unfortunately, its seen as a civil matter... Read More

10:39 AM, 5th September 2011, About 14 years ago

Review of Buy To Let Investors Workshop by Landlord Action

Thank you for the great feedback, Mark.

When we decided to host these events, we were conscious that there were a lot of courses available to investors. However, many of these courses are an elaborate pitch to sell property. We felt that there wasn’t enough focus on thoroughly completing the necessary due diligence to ensure that a property investment was successful now and in the future.

So, we decided to host an event where the focus was purely on the educational side of property investment, with a view to showing investors how to source their own property investments without paying extortionate fees to sourcing agents, and also, avoiding mistakes which can be costly. Further, we decided that there would never be any sales pitches or invitations to invest on our courses.

We’re glad that you found the event helpful and hope that many other landlords and investors will be able to benefit from the course material.... Read More

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