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Stairlift installed on residential staircase without landlord consent

Stairlift request by individual in a block?

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10th May 2021, 5 years ago | 12

We own an apartment with a share of the freehold in North London. The block has 9 flats and we...

Tenant said it would cost thousands to get her out?

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7th May 2021, 5 years ago | 29

I had an EICR assessment in October, which stated the property required rewiring. Since then there have multiple failed attempts...

Leaseholder bringing his own builder in to quote?

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4th May 2021, 5 years ago | 3

We are a small group of leaseholders who are also shareholders in the management company that owns the freehold to...

Lease and repair issues – I may need profession help?

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4th May 2021, 5 years ago | 5

This is a tricky one – we are a newish development (old offices) of 3 new floors and one existing...

EU citizen’s Right to rent in the UK?

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4th May 2021, 5 years ago | 13

Does an EU citizen who arrived in this country six months ago have the right to rent a property without...

Who do I pay back?

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4th May 2021, 5 years ago | 8

The tenant has moved out and Rent in Advance pays everything up to date, so there are no arrears and...

New EICR to cover any changes made by outgoing tenant?

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4th May 2021, 5 years ago | 139

If a tenant moves on should I get a new EICR? I presume if you don’t then the landlord becomes...

Does new consumer unit mandate a new EICR?

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30th April 2021, 5 years ago | 11

I have a 70s purpose-built flat which passed it’s EICR 6 months ago. Back then I didn’t have enough funds...

Potential fraud – Land Registry Alert? Help please

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30th April 2021, 5 years ago | 10

The Land Registry recently sent me emails saying there has been activity by a bank on three of my rental...

Mortgage Express – Should I take the call?

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30th April 2021, 5 years ago | 22

I had a telephone call from Mortgage Express last night, but I was not able to take it as I...

Privacy Policy and GDPR for single Landlord?

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28th April 2021, 5 years ago | 19

Has anyone got a simple, easy to understand, easy to use Privacy Policy and GDPR that just refers to the...

Tenant’s accidental damage to bath?

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27th April 2021, 5 years ago | 5

I have an apartment in a block of flats where the buildings insurance is paid for as part of the...

Removing Sister from a joint ownership property?

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27th April 2021, 5 years ago | 65

Hi Guys – My sister and I were left our mothers house several months ago and my sister is refusing...

Is the listed flat too small?

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27th April 2021, 5 years ago | 19

I am looking at purchasing a Grade 2 listed property that has already been converted into flats. The ground floor...

My battle with Rosinca formerly Mortgage Express?

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26th April 2021, 5 years ago | 22

I’m about to start a battle with Rosinca Mortgages. Today I woke up and opened a letter from Rosinca, and ...

When should tenants report an unlicensed HMO?

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26th April 2021, 5 years ago | 6

A theoretical question for a hypothetical tenant living in an HMO. Let’s assume the tenancy agreement was for one year,...

Deducting interest on someone else’s mortgage?

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23rd April 2021, 5 years ago | 6

Is it illegal to deduct mortgage interest on someone else’s mortgage, or have I been badly advised? An experienced and...

Buy to Let in Scotland for south of the border newbie?

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21st April 2021, 5 years ago | 7

I already have a rental property in the UK let to one tenant. I am now considering buying a property...

Managing Agents overcharging for nothing?

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21st April 2021, 5 years ago | 16

I own two flats in a small block of four flats. There is a Managing Agent for the Freeholder. They...

What is defined as Capital Expenditure?

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20th April 2021, 5 years ago | 13

I am looking to sell a rental property which I updated and improved some years ago. I am wondering what...

Double Tax Agreement on property sold in Cyprus?

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19th April 2021, 5 years ago | 2

I moved back to the UK 7 years ago from Cyprus. I have dual citizenship for both countries. I bought...