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Can a tenant claim housing benefit if they own a mobile home in the UK or abroad?

14th July 2025, 11 months ago | 4

Hi, I rented out a property to my brother’s friend, completing all proper documentation last September on the basis that...

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Tenant in arrears left for Dublin?

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11th July 2025, 11 months ago | 8

I have a tenant who upped and left, yes unusual I know, she was always late with rent but did...

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Is our deposit claim valid?

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10th July 2025, 11 months ago | 5

Hi, here’s an overview of the situation: Tenancy Start: The tenant moved in on May 3, 2021. The initial letting...

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HMO Staggered move out dates would make repossession impossible?

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8th July 2025, 11 months ago | 12

Have I got this right? Under the Renters Rights Bill, I’ll need to wait 12 months before I can serve...

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Are you the landlord subject to the Ombudsman report?

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8th July 2025, 11 months ago | 3

Hi everyone, it’s a case of ‘same old, same old’. I won’t rehearse the occasions that councils have been told...

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Are landlords now asking benefit tenants for two months’ rent in advance before the ban?

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8th July 2025, 11 months ago | 3

Hi, in light of the impending Renters’ Rights Bill and the fact that all tenants will be expected to give...

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What problem is the Renters’ Rights Bill addressing?

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7th July 2025, 11 months ago | 17

By not fully understanding a problem, the risk of putting in a bad fix is magnified. We are seeing example...

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How do I end a guaranteed rent contract?

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7th July 2025, 11 months ago | 3

I rented out a flat to an agent using a Guaranteed Rent contract. The understanding was that longer-term tenancies would...

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ECO4 and Great British Insulation Scheme in listed properties?

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2nd July 2025, 11 months ago | 1

Has anyone been able to get any work carried out at their rental properties under ECO4 or Great British Insulation...

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Retired Renters A Time Bomb for Councils?

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2nd July 2025, 11 months ago | 4

The numbers behind the problem: The average 50- to mid-60-something single person retiring in Romford (and Havering as a whole)...

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Persistent lack of rent top ups?

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1st July 2025, 11 months ago | 5

Hi everyone, I have an annoying situation. In 2023, the LHA paid most of the tenant’s rent excepting £25 pcm,...

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Should I go for a Section 8?

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1st July 2025, 11 months ago | 44

Hi all, I need a bit of advice? So, I’ve just had to cancel a order on a Section 21...

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Are EPCs fit for purpose?

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30th June 2025, 12 months ago | 5

The EPC was initially created to provide an approximate measure of the performance of housing stock in the EU. It...

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Block management sent letter stating that no pets are allowed?

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30th June 2025, 12 months ago | 30

Hi, the government rules under the Renters’ Rights Bill state that landlords cannot refuse a tenant’s request to have a...

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Is HMO licensing causing challenges for student landlords?

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27th June 2025, 12 months ago | 0

Hi, it would appear that gaining an HMO licence is bringing a number of unintended consequences, making being a landlord...

Should I accept a retired tenant on benefits?

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27th June 2025, 12 months ago | 26

Hi everyone, I’d appreciate some advice from landlords with experience renting to benefit claimants, especially older tenants. I’ve been offered...

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Directors liability insurance?

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27th June 2025, 12 months ago | 9

Hi, my daughter-in-law owns a flat in a block of four. She and another owner are Directors, the other two...

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Who is responsible for oven deep clean?

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26th June 2025, 12 months ago | 13

Hi, I am looking for members of the Property118 forum to back me up on this. My agent has charged...

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Lease renewal – Is a solicitor actually needed?

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26th June 2025, 12 months ago | 7

The property is a small commercial let and the current lease ends in December 2025. The tenant wants to renew...

Best to let S21 go to hearing and fail, or rectify the issues and restart?

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26th June 2025, 12 months ago | 9

Scenario: I’ve had a tenant for 10 years with significant special needs. They are supported by a specialist housing association,...

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Help tenant hasn’t paid rent since February?

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24th June 2025, 12 months ago | 27

Hi all, The tenant moved in during 2023 and paid rent without issue for 20 months. However, as the property...

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