Readers Question

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Rental property been infested by cockroaches?

10th October 2025, 10 months ago | 3

An agent did a viewing with a new prospective tenant and noticed cockroaches. Unfortunately, the agent didn’t inform us and...

Hand operating circuit breaker in communal electric meter cupboard with padlock and question mark symbol.

Tenant tampering with metering safety?

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8th October 2025, 10 months ago | 4

Hi, we have a tenant in arrears who appears to have had previous landlords turn off his electricity. In our...

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Am I liable for previous leaseholder’s debt?

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8th October 2025, 10 months ago | 34

Hi, I bought a flat in June 2021. The previous leasehold had a debt to the freeholder for service charges...

Students in shared house discussing changes to HMO tenancy agreement

Has anyone altered their tenancy agreement for student lets?

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3rd October 2025, 10 months ago | 9

Hello student landlords, It may be too early as the Renters’ Rights Bill has not yet passed into legislation, but...

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Why I am not selling but investing the equity?

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2nd October 2025, 10 months ago | 6

I bought my first BTL in a corner of SE London in September 2012 for £132,500. It was a repossession...

Hourglass with blue sand and overdue stamp symbolizing eviction delays

Bailiff waiting times and rent arrears piling-up?

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1st October 2025, 10 months ago | 35

Dear all, hope all of you are keeping well and many thanks for your time with this post. The purpose...

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Tenant claims compensation for failure to serve PI?

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1st October 2025, 10 months ago | 8

My previous letting agent found the current tenant in 2018 and managed the property until 2021. During that time, the...

Prisoner behind bars with handcuffs, symbolizing legal uncertainty in eviction process

Tenant with Section 21 may be jailed?

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30th September 2025, 10 months ago | 16

We have a situation to resolve where a tenant we have issued with a Section 21 is going to court,...

Blue piggy bank and house model with coin stacks symbolizing landlord deposit disputes

Are deposit schemes fair to landlords?

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30th September 2025, 10 months ago | 23

Having used one of the government-backed deposit schemes for many years, I have recently been exposed to the unfairness of...

Wooden scales balancing a stack of money with a pound symbol against a small model house

Tribunal Rent Decision – HUGE Valuation Discrepancy?

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29th September 2025, 10 months ago | 24

Hi everyone, I’m hoping to get some advice on a recent Rent Tribunal decision that has completely floored us. We’re...

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Tenant cut the apple tree down in the communal garden?

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29th September 2025, 10 months ago | 15

Hello everyone, One of my tenants cut the apple tree down in the communal garden. Her excuse for doing this...

Declining rental housing supply in Scotland shown by falling houses and downward red arrow

Scotland’s Shrinking Private Rented Sector – The Numbers Tell the Story?

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29th September 2025, 10 months ago | 1

My latest Freedom of Information request reveals a striking trend: the number of landlords owning just one rental property is...

HMO agents offering lucrative five-year contracts to house asylum seekers?

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25th September 2025, 10 months ago | 3

There is a question Property1118 members might be able to help with. I am hearing that landlords are being approached...

Orange hard hat with question mark on building plans, symbolizing uncertainty about housing regulations

Is my converted property exempt from HMO licensing?

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22nd September 2025, 10 months ago | 6

Hi, I bought a converted 3-storey property a few years ago. It was converted into three flats in 1988. A...

Man inspecting water damage on floor with question mark symbolizing uncertainty about repairs.

Management not responding to water damage?

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17th September 2025, 10 months ago | 4

I had a leak from the stopcock in the foyer in a block of 8 studio flats where I own...

Woman sitting on sofa with head down, symbolizing stress and uncertainty about housing safety.

Unofficial abusive partner has taken over flat?

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17th September 2025, 10 months ago | 8

Hi, we have a studio flat rented to a single vulnerable lady, who we were introduced to by the local...

A person touching digitial images, a question mark and Leasehold

Freeholder Dispute – Urgent advice needed after demands?

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15th September 2025, 10 months ago | 20

Hello everyone, I’m facing a serious issue with my Freeholder situation and would really appreciate some guidance. Background: I purchased...

A man looking bewildered with an Eviction notice sign and a question mark in a red bubble sign

Seeking legal advice on Distress for Rent Act?

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12th September 2025, 10 months ago | 16

Our tenant (AST) in London gave us a valid break notice on June 20th, 20205, to leave our flat on...

Piggy bank and coins beside electricity meter with question mark symbolizing rising energy costs.

EICR and tenant debt?

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11th September 2025, 10 months ago | 9

The 5-year EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is about to run out on my rental property The tenant is in...

Error in probate date of death valuation?

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11th September 2025, 11 months ago | 11

Hi all, I’ve phoned the HMRC CGT tax office and spoken to the Probate court, and I am still stuck...

AGM agenda document with financial chart on a desk with pen

Agent failed to present my AGM ‘other business’ when unfavourable to them?

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10th September 2025, 11 months ago | 3

Hello, The factor (property manager or managing agent) sent out an AGM invitation letter plus agenda and asked property owners...