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Bailiff waiting times and rent arrears piling-up?

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1st October 2025, 12 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, 12 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, 12 months ago | 16

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

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Are deposit schemes fair to landlords?

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30th September 2025, 12 months ago | 23

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

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Tribunal Rent Decision – HUGE Valuation Discrepancy?

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29th September 2025, 12 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, 12 months ago | 15

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

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

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29th September 2025, 12 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, 12 months ago | 3

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

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Is my converted property exempt from HMO licensing?

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22nd September 2025, 1 year ago | 6

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

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Management not responding to water damage?

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17th September 2025, 1 year 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, 1 year ago | 8

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

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Freeholder Dispute – Urgent advice needed after demands?

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15th September 2025, 1 year ago | 20

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

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Seeking legal advice on Distress for Rent Act?

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12th September 2025, 1 year ago | 16

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

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EICR and tenant debt?

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11th September 2025, 1 year 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, 1 year ago | 11

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

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

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10th September 2025, 1 year ago | 3

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

An unprotected tenancy deposit form beside an open padlock and broken chain.

Return of deposit fight after Section 8 and Money Order?

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9th September 2025, 1 year ago | 8

Having successfully evicted my tenant through section 8 and getting a money order for £4.5K, I am now trying to...

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HMO licence application surveyor issue?

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9th September 2025, 1 year ago | 2

Hello Everyone, I have a some HMO properties that are shortly due to be subject to additional licensing scheme by...

Tenant dispute with landlord over harassment and eviction issues highlighted by unhappy face rating scale.

Harassment and illegal eviction claim – not yet gone to tribunal?

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9th September 2025, 1 year ago | 13

Hello, I’m a landlord managing a tenancy situation that has gone badly wrong. We’ve been hit with a letter before...

Selling a property below market rate?

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8th September 2025, 1 year ago | 3

How many of you have seen these ‘we buy anything, anywhere’ companies? I think it is fair to say most...

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Right for refusal to purchase freehold?

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1st September 2025, 1 year ago | 6

We are leaseholders of three flats within a block. Beneath its are some shops. We found out by accident that...