Paul Smith
Paul Smith
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22nd December 2023
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I have 3 rental properties. One is already sold (STC). The other 2 will be as the tenants move out. It really isnt worth the risk, aggravation or time anymore. I can get within £50 per month in a savings account without all the red tape and worry.
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29th May 2026, 2 weeks ago
I bought the property next door to my own. I called the council for advice on the SL. Lady told me that the licence for the previous LL was still on her desk to finalise. Even though it had been...
Read More →21st May 2026, 3 weeks ago
Advanced rent payments are not banned. Just very very risky as tenant must offer, LL can not ask for it. LL would have to sign contract BEFORE advance is paid. This leaves the door wide open for the tenant to...
Read More →20th May 2026, 3 weeks ago
Maybe even HMRC are keen for Rainer to be able to stand against Starmer in a leadership contest????
Read More →Reply to comment left by Mick Roberts at 20/05/2026 - 10:29
Reply to the comment left by Mick Roberts at 20/05/2026 - 10:29Hi Mick. I'm sure I read somewhere that a Leicester tenant had a disabled escape artist child. He/She would let themselves out into the street with a thumb lock....
Read More →15th May 2026, 4 weeks ago
The whole point in my original post was that many many landlords WILL fail to grip this. Please re read the example in the original article You , like many others, are going to get very large fines believing that...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Markella Mikkelsen at 12/05/2026 - 12:19
Reply to the comment left by Markella Mikkelsen at 12/05/2026 - 12:19The devil is in the detail here Markella. LL can only accept additional / lump sum payments AFTER the agreement has been signed. If LL accepts the payment before...
Read More →12th May 2026, 4 weeks ago
This is the one that I fear re rent up front. The guidance explains: “A tenant has viewed a property and would like to proceed with the tenancy. As the tenant wants to move quickly, they offer to pay six...
Read More →5th May 2026, 1 month ago
I have a property currently on the market that was never advertised to let. I bought it for a specific tenant some years ago. Now vacant its for sale as a direct result of the RRA. It will NOT be...
Read More →24th March 2025, 1 year ago
Taken from Shelters website. Note the last paragraph. How to deal with condensation Condensation happens when wet air forms water droplets on a cold surface, like a wall or window. It's often a cause of mould. Some everyday things can...
Read More →18th March 2025, 1 year ago
It depends what he is smoking. :) If it's illegal substances, then maybe the council have grounds to suggest eviction. If its legal tobacco, surely that is between the landlord and tenant?
Read More →17th March 2025, 1 year ago
It seems to me that this bill is more about protecting councils (Government) in particular against problem tenants They are deliberately pushing tenants into the PRS, Then making sure that PRS landlords can not evict them by various clauses such...
Read More →11th March 2025, 1 year ago
Why does everyone go for the long drawn out and expensive option straight away? Talk to her. Explain to her that she isn't simply going to get a council house right away and the most likely option is a dingy...
Read More →3rd March 2025, 1 year ago
Personally, I would knock on next door and ask to see for yourself. It might be a really easy fix. Tenant next door may even give you his landlords details so you can call him yourself to address the issue....
Read More →17th February 2025, 1 year ago
Hi TJP. The best plan of action is to visit them and ask what they intend to do before you go any further. Your next move will be based on what they tell you. If they DO want to stay,...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Markella Mikkelsen at 04/02/2025 - 09:13
Reply to the comment left by Markella Mikkelsen at 04/02/2025 - 09:13Oddly enough, the police have to follow set rules when it comes to investigating a crime. Police can not simply go in and see what's in there on your...
Read More →31st January 2025, 1 year ago
Lets be clear here. If any of us were stupid enough to accept tenants from the council. Who do you think they would send us? Mr & Mrs Nice-No trouble OR Mr or Mrs Constant problem? They will off load...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Judith Wordsworth at 25/01/2025 - 08:06
Reply to the comment left by Judith Wordsworth at 25/01/2025 - 08:06Agreement allows yearly inspections. How else would I know if the property was being maintained properly?
Read More →23rd January 2025, 1 year ago
I would go speak to the tenant. Tell them what's going on your end. Tell them you need to sell. Offer to sell to them. Find out what their intentions are. They might tell you they intend to move out...
Read More →22nd January 2025, 1 year ago
Will states rent free for life. Agreement signed by us both says rent free for life. There are also terms in there to cover such events of her going into care. I have also placed property alerts with the land...
Read More →22nd January 2025, 1 year ago
Reply to Kizzy. Although the will DID include provision for his friend. The final agreement was written up to comply with the inheritance act as if it had not. I am not worried about the agreement. She can live there...
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