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How liable would we be in the case of a fire?
I am a Freeholder and Shared Freeholder of two Victorian conversions, each with 3 flats over 3 storeys including the ground floor.
Whilst we abide by standard fire safety rules for example 30 minute...
Can I claim for damages from my Letting Agency?
We have had problems with a tenant who has caused malicious damage to our property. With unpaid rent and the damage, it amounts to around £4,500.
I have been told by my insurance broker that my...
RTM enforcing car park rules?
I am a leaseholder of an apartment with a defined car park space in the basement. The RTM has re-introduced a local car park management company to ‘police’ the car park area.
I always park...
Capital gains tax tips on family gifted property?
My wife has a part-time job earning 12,000. Her mother signed over her house in 2002 giving half to my wife’s sister and half to my wife.
My wife’s mother died in February, and they decided to...
Stairlift request by individual in a block?
We own an apartment with a share of the freehold in North London. The block has 9 flats and we are on the top floor. Over the past few weeks another owner has made a request to the block management...
Tenant said it would cost thousands to get her out?
I had an EICR assessment in October, which stated the property required rewiring. Since then there have multiple failed attempts to get this work started and completed. The tenant had Covid-19...
Leaseholder bringing his own builder in to quote?
We are a small group of leaseholders who are also shareholders in the management company that owns the freehold to our flats. I recently took over from the chap who ran the management company as he...
Lease and repair issues – I may need profession help?
This is a tricky one – we are a newish development (old offices) of 3 new floors and one existing (residential) on the 4th floor. The 4th floor lease has a clause that excludes them from 1st...
EU citizen’s Right to rent in the UK?
Does an EU citizen who arrived in this country six months ago have the right to rent a property without having settled or pre settled status?
Advice from our agent who, of course, has an interest in...
Who do I pay back?
The tenant has moved out and Rent in Advance pays everything up to date, so there are no arrears and everything is squared up.
As she left after the Benefit Assessment Period, it will mean I will get...