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Local Authority landlord licensing forcing homelessness?

18th June 2025, 12 months ago | 9

We have a conversion property with full planning permission for three two-bedroomed flats. Now, because of being forced to obtain...

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Advice on Docusigning a tenancy agreement?

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17th June 2025, 12 months ago | 12

Hi there, Does anyone have any advice on the legality of a tenancy agreement being signed in advance of the tenancy...

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Contract where Renters’ Rights Bill will not apply?

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17th June 2025, 12 months ago | 15

The Renters’ Rights Bill (RRB) only applies to assured and assured shorthold ASTs. If the contract type is not one...

When is the invoice charged to the leaseholder?

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13th June 2025, 12 months ago | 4

Leaseholders have the right to require the Freeholder to provide reasonable facilities to inspect the accounts, receipts and other documents...

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How to add the monetary judgement of the S21 possession order?

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11th June 2025, 12 months ago | 2

Hello, one of the challenges landlords face is that credit references do not automatically capture the non-payment of rental arrears...

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Joint freeholding shareholders should also be Directors?

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6th June 2025, 1 year ago | 4

Hello, We have an Annual General Meeting (AGM) coming up and possibly 2 (more recent appointees) likely to resign as...

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Who is responsible for buildings insurance in a share of freehold property?

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6th June 2025, 1 year ago | 11

Hello, I’m hoping for some advice or a steer in the right direction. I own a first-floor flat with a...

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How do you stay on top of landlord admin?

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3rd June 2025, 1 year ago | 15

Hi all, I’m genuinely curious how you all are managing everything as landlords these days. Just want to compare notes...

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Leaseholders fight for compensation amid cladding crisis failures

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2nd June 2025, 1 year ago | 4

Eight years after the Grenfell Tower fire, the impact is still being felt by thousands of innocent leaseholders who continue...

Access to land for essential works?

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29th May 2025, 1 year ago | 2

I am a shared Freeholder (5 of us), and there are currently roofing works and some remedial brickwork repairs going...

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Erroneous Council Tax liability order?

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28th May 2025, 1 year ago | 5

We have received two Notices of Enforcement for unpaid council tax, which came as a complete shock, as at no...

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What can I do about damp if the managing agent is ignoring the Section 20 process?

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28th May 2025, 1 year ago | 5

Hi, I am hoping to get some advice following the purchase of a flat. I bought my flat last year,...

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Who pays for fire doors?

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27th May 2025, 1 year ago | 11

Hi, I run a management company that needs to install fire-resistant doors. There are 12 flats, and each owner is...

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Is my tenancy dated back to 1999 still valid?

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27th May 2025, 1 year ago | 5

In 1999, my tenant’s Mother signed a tenancy agreement which requires 2 months notice either side, and allows for RPI...

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ECO4 Anyone?

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23rd May 2025, 1 year ago | 9

Is it me, or is there a sudden flood of companies touting for business under the ECO4 flag? I have...

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Should we reinvest in commercial property?

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21st May 2025, 1 year ago | 5

Hello, we need some advice on commercial investment, please. We are in the process of selling a long-held residential property...

What are the MCOL pre-action protocols for rent arrears?

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20th May 2025, 1 year ago | 2

S21 accelerated proceedings are in hand, and the tenant is refusing to move. The council have offered him alternative accommodation...

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Some people believe in fairies but can we afford fantasy in government?

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20th May 2025, 1 year ago | 5

If you are not competent, or perhaps if you are dishonest or delusional, then you may not realise that you...

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Section 21 struck out?

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19th May 2025, 1 year ago | 13

I have had a Section 21 claim struck out because “The Notice Seeking Possession” is not in the prescribed form....

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End of student tenancies as we know them?

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19th May 2025, 1 year ago | 42

Hello, Reading about the Renters’ Right Bill, it appears to me that if you have let a property to a...

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I am considering converting at least one HMO to Asylum Seekers?

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15th May 2025, 1 year ago | 11

I have had 3 HMOs in Brighton since 2007 and have exclusively rented to the student market. I use an...

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