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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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 years ago | 4

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

Can’t pay won’t pay?

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26th March 2020, 7 years ago | 2

I wonder if anyone has any ideas about this. My tenant has been in the house for over 5 years,...

Adding another tenant onto contract

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26th March 2020, 7 years ago | 4

I’ve just had a proactive call from a tenant asking if her friend can move into her flat. She is...

Costs Offer – Would you accept?

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26th March 2020, 7 years ago | 0

Re a pre-action housing disrepair case – the solicitor for the claimant in this case is no longer acting, but...

Can a Declaration of Trust get round the loss of letting relief?

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25th March 2020, 7 years ago | 3

My parents own a rental property which was their previous residence and has been renting the property for a number...

NHS Staff and Vacant Flats (Free Rent)

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25th March 2020, 7 years ago | 2

We have 2 x 1 bedroom flats available in Skegness, near the hospital, we were going to sell them, but...

DPS to return landlord’s money to agent in financial trouble?

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25th March 2020, 7 years ago | 1

I’ve run out of patience with the agents who manage my properties and will shortly give notice or terminate their...

PLC’s pushing small landlords over the edge

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25th March 2020, 7 years ago | 12

We are a small landlord and few days ago we received a letter from our key commercial tenant who provides...

Coronavirus and letting agents?

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25th March 2020, 7 years ago | 4

I have just had a rather curt message from one of my letting agents saying they are doing their best,...

Tenant leaves with 3 years left but 4 years commission paid to agent?

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25th March 2020, 7 years ago | 14

I’ve absolutely no idea what I’m to do with this – I let a flat last year (13 months ago)...

We want to help – Recovering deferred rent?

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24th March 2020, 7 years ago | 19

We want to help our tenants in difficulty by giving them initially, a 3-month deferment of their rent. Not a...

Empty Property, empty rental income and still face costs?

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24th March 2020, 7 years ago | 16

I am a professional Landlord with quite a few properties. I have Buy to Let mortgages on all of them....