Reply to the comment left by Dennis Forrest at 15/08/2023 - 16:47It’s not a criticism of landlords I’m just trying to point out how dangerous it can be if you try to get around the rules (however stupid you may...
Reply to the comment left by Graham Bowcock at 14/08/2023 - 14:53Totally agree. It is very diffucult to grant a licence to occupy a residential property. It doesn't what you call the agreement; if you give an occupier exclusive possession...
Agree that you must apply. My council inspects ALL properties so don't assume that your property may escape inspection. I found the process of applying on-line cumbersome and time consuming (and, of course, expensive!). After I had submitted by application...
There are currently no landlord forum meetings available for Leicester city council. I am on its data base / mailing list as having a rented property in the selective licencing area but have received no communication from the council regarding...
I haven't read all the responses so forgive me if this point has been made previously. The judgment in that case seems to turn on the fact that judge was using the common law rather than statute. section 196 of...
You should be asking the solicitors who acted for you to evidence what enquiries they made of the purchaser if it was known that there was an existing tenancy on the property.,If you do not receive a satisfactory explanation from...
Former tenants can be liable for payments under the lease in certain situations. Was the lease created before 1Jan 1996? Are you the original tenant or did you take an assignment? Ask the freeholder on what basis they are making...
Agree with the advice given. The property register reflects the legal owners- the trustees ( which HAS to be a joint tenancy). A restriction is to offer some protection for the beneficial owners ( if they are not also the...
Hi Alison, I'm in exactly the same position. A large 3 student Victorian house a stone's throw from the uni of Leicester (Queen's Road). Last year I had to reduce the rent significantly which is understandable. These students have left...
I agree that only rouge landlords should be listed. There should be an independent review (or 'appeal') service where the landlord wants to challenge a listing they believe that it is unfair or unjustified. Rouge tenants should be listed. Having...
Reply to comment left by Dennis Forrest at 15/08/2023 - 16:47
Reply to the comment left by Dennis Forrest at 15/08/2023 - 16:47It’s not a criticism of landlords I’m just trying to point out how dangerous it can be if you try to get around the rules (however stupid you may...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Graham Bowcock at 14/08/2023 - 14:53
Reply to the comment left by Graham Bowcock at 14/08/2023 - 14:53Totally agree. It is very diffucult to grant a licence to occupy a residential property. It doesn't what you call the agreement; if you give an occupier exclusive possession...
Read More →26th June 2023, 3 years ago
Agree that you must apply. My council inspects ALL properties so don't assume that your property may escape inspection. I found the process of applying on-line cumbersome and time consuming (and, of course, expensive!). After I had submitted by application...
Read More →10th March 2023, 3 years ago
There are currently no landlord forum meetings available for Leicester city council. I am on its data base / mailing list as having a rented property in the selective licencing area but have received no communication from the council regarding...
Read More →18th February 2023, 3 years ago
I haven't read all the responses so forgive me if this point has been made previously. The judgment in that case seems to turn on the fact that judge was using the common law rather than statute. section 196 of...
Read More →8th February 2023, 3 years ago
You should be asking the solicitors who acted for you to evidence what enquiries they made of the purchaser if it was known that there was an existing tenancy on the property.,If you do not receive a satisfactory explanation from...
Read More →30th January 2023, 3 years ago
Former tenants can be liable for payments under the lease in certain situations. Was the lease created before 1Jan 1996? Are you the original tenant or did you take an assignment? Ask the freeholder on what basis they are making...
Read More →20th January 2023, 3 years ago
It's not an adverse possession (squatter) situation becuase the property owner gave them permission to live there. It's an implied legal tenancy.
Read More →Reply to comment left by charles stevens at 23/12/2022 - 22:35
Agree with the advice given. The property register reflects the legal owners- the trustees ( which HAS to be a joint tenancy). A restriction is to offer some protection for the beneficial owners ( if they are not also the...
Read More →17th August 2022, 4 years ago
Hi Alison, I'm in exactly the same position. A large 3 student Victorian house a stone's throw from the uni of Leicester (Queen's Road). Last year I had to reduce the rent significantly which is understandable. These students have left...
Read More →5th August 2022, 4 years ago
I agree that only rouge landlords should be listed. There should be an independent review (or 'appeal') service where the landlord wants to challenge a listing they believe that it is unfair or unjustified. Rouge tenants should be listed. Having...
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