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New tenant decided to not proceed with tenancy on start date?

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10th March 2025, 1 year ago | 14

Hello, I would welcome any thoughts on this situation. An agreement was reached with a tenant applicant after he had...

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Lease extension – tax implication?

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10th March 2025, 1 year ago | 8

Dear All, I own a leasehold flat (56yrs remaining, owned in my personal name) in a converted house with 2...

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Bizarre Housing Benefit scenario – is this legal?

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7th March 2025, 1 year ago | 25

Some parents I know recently purchased a 3 bed detached bungalow for their severely disabled daughter to live in, and...

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Tenant’s Disrepair Claims After 11 Years – A Landlord’s Nightmare?

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6th March 2025, 1 year ago | 23

I have been renting a flat to a tenant who has occupied my property for 11 years. Over this period,...

Flawed government policy fails tenants and landlords?

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3rd March 2025, 1 year ago | 4

The current government is pushing ahead with policy that results in added complexity unfairness and higher costs for tenants, those...

Tenant looking at severe mould and damp on a wall with a question mark overlay

How can I tackle a leak affecting my tenants from the property next door?

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3rd March 2025, 1 year ago | 5

Hello any advice please on how to tackle a leak affecting my tenants which is coming from a tenanted property...

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How to get block managers to fix a water leak fast?

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27th February 2025, 1 year ago | 15

Hi, I let a 2-bed top floor flat which now has serious water leaks into the flat from the roof....

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Have we lost our right to buy the freehold?

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26th February 2025, 1 year ago | 7

I am a leaseholder in a block of four flats but am selling as I no longer want to be...

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Residential property investing in Australia for my son?

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24th February 2025, 1 year ago | 2

I have a UK property investment Ltd Company and I plan to invest in some residential Australian property. My son...

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Can I split a freehold title but keep both halves?

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24th February 2025, 1 year ago | 8

Hello, I’m purchasing a detached freehold building. One half (as in split down the middle to the ground) is tenanted....

Tenant on phone looking at mould on ceiling, asking for help

Aggressive tenant demanding compensation for mould?

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21st February 2025, 1 year ago | 45

My tenants are demanding compensation for mould in the kitchen and have contacted Environmental Health, Citizens Advice Bureau, Shelter and...

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EPC rating for HMO with bills included?

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18th February 2025, 1 year ago | 18

Hi, I have been a landlord for over 40 years. I own HMOs and the property in question is a...

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What are my legal options if my tenant has died?

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17th February 2025, 1 year ago | 9

My tenant, who was on housing benefit, has died. The tenancy is in her name only. She had separated from...

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Deed of variation – Simple enforceable document in law?

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17th February 2025, 1 year ago | 14

Hello, What is the legal position when a new lessee takes over a property 5 years after a permanent boundary...

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Incorrect Solicitors Advice on How to Rent Guide and Prescribed Information?

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14th February 2025, 1 year ago | 7

Hello, I’m seeking advice from my fellow landlords, PRS and s21 notice experts on a disagreement with my solicitors regarding...

Damaged bathroom with debris and missing fixtures under renovation dispute

Tenant removing my bathroom to sell?

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14th February 2025, 1 year ago | 38

Hello, I am going through a S21 and the tenant claims they will not leave until evicted. I have just...

Worried tenant behind window facing eviction notice taped to door

Incentivise the tenant to vacate before the Section 21 expires?

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14th February 2025, 1 year ago | 16

The tenant has rented the two-bedroom mid terrace house since 2009 and is now five months in rent arrears. A...

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Licence to Occupy for Landscaper Handyman?

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13th February 2025, 1 year ago | 12

I have a property that has become vacant. I also have a guy/acquaintance who is a Landscaper and Handyman I’ve...

Gavel and house model with question mark symbolizing lease dispute after leaseholder’s death

What can we do about a lease dispute after the leaseholder passed away?

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11th February 2025, 1 year ago | 2

Hi, my partner and I purchased a property in August 2024, it came with a freehold of the maisonette which...

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Buying 5-bed HMO for son in University?

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11th February 2025, 1 year ago | 31

My son is heading to University in September and we’re looking at helping him buy a HMO in his own...

Woman looking at mould on flat wall with question mark symbol.

How can I prevent mould in my ex-local authority flats?

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11th February 2025, 1 year ago | 8

Hi, I have a number of ex local authority flats in London. I am having an increasing amount of complaints...

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