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Eviction process – Is this the new reality?

15th April 2020, 6 years ago | 78

How can landlords deal with anti-social behaviour by tenants? Private landlords have very limited power to take action against tenants...

Hit with a 9 month Rent Repayment Order from my Tenants?

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15th April 2020, 6 years ago | 33

Hello, my tenants have served a Rent Repayment Order on me for 9 months of rent which is a lot...

Dormant Freeholders service charge demands

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15th April 2020, 6 years ago | 5

Can anyone offer an opinion please as I own some leasehold properties and the management company have sent service charge...

Covid-19 rental advice given by University – Help?

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14th April 2020, 6 years ago | 26

This is my first ever discussion starter – we are really desperate, don’t know what to do and hope the...

12 out of 13 tenants asked for “Rent-Free Holiday”?

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14th April 2020, 6 years ago | 72

I have 13 single tenancies (family homes) in Reading. All houses are rented to Eastern European families. All tenants except...

Ex-council flat corroded pipes serving 14 floors leaking?

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12th April 2020, 6 years ago | 4

I bought the ex-council flat for rental in 2006. Recently it was reported to us by the Lettings Agent that...

Can nursing home fees be offset against rental income?

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8th April 2020, 6 years ago | 2

I have just been speaking to a friend of mine who’s Mother in Law has been in a nursing home...

Property educators accreditation scheme code of practice public consultation

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8th April 2020, 6 years ago | 3

The Property Educators Accreditation Scheme (PEAS) Code of Practice is now open to public consultation. The three main objectives of...

Development funds stuck in queue – Is CBILS funding available?

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8th April 2020, 6 years ago | 2

I am in the midst of a development of a pair of semi-detached houses in South London. I am more-than...

Coronavirus – Government intervention for Landlords and Tenants

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7th April 2020, 6 years ago | 7

I have written a detailed article on the Governments intervention for Landlords and Tenants and provided links to various references...

Call for 80% rental income guarantee for small landlords!

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6th April 2020, 6 years ago | 9

Please support small landlords by signing this petition Click Here. Like and share on your social media to make a...

HMO statutory room size discretion?

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6th April 2020, 6 years ago | 6

As we all aware that statutory minimum size for room is 6.51 SQM. We have ample Kitchen and Dining area...

Misleading the public as to what they are using their money for?

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6th April 2020, 6 years ago | 23

I am struggling to understand why Shelter has the nerve to start a new (very expensive – as seen on...

Windows smashed and tenant abandoned property?

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2nd April 2020, 6 years ago | 4

I let a property to a couple about 5 months ago on a 12 month AST in February the couple...

Gas Safety Certificate post emergency measures?

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2nd April 2020, 6 years ago | 3

I have had trouble getting information out of British Gas concerning Gas safety certificates under the covid-19 restrictions. Their website...

Tenancy ends and how to observe Covid-19 lockdown?

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1st April 2020, 6 years ago | 6

My tenant has given her 1 months notice to end her unfurnished room tenancy on 30th April. The property is...

Lodger rights at the current time?

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30th March 2020, 6 years ago | 5

What are lodgers’ rights at the moment? Can their landlords give them a weeks notice as usual, and throw them...

Put ourselves in the shoes of these kids?

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30th March 2020, 6 years ago | 13

Hi. I’m sure this is a problem faced by many student let landlords, caused by the current climate. Many universities...

Shelter again with latest TV advert!

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30th March 2020, 6 years ago | 85

I think the latest TV advert for Shelter is disgusting. Once again giving the impression that they provide housing and...

Business person pointing at a glowing question mark, symbolising uncertainty about leaseholder rights

Which Landlords are classed as self-employed for Coronavirus help?

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27th March 2020, 6 years ago | 42

Following Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s announcements about the self employed able to access a taxable grant worth 80% of their average...

Students – What are my rights and obligations if they leave?

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26th March 2020, 6 years ago | 4

I have a student HMO. The tenants are still on a fxed term joint and several AST for 10 months...