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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, 1 year 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, 1 year 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, 1 year 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, 1 year 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, 1 year 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, 1 year 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, 1 year 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, 1 year 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, 1 year 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, 1 year 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, 1 year 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, 1 year 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, 1 year 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, 1 year 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, 1 year 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, 1 year 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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Local Authority landlord licensing forcing homelessness?

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18th June 2025, 1 year 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, 1 year 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, 1 year 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, 1 year 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, 1 year ago | 2

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