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How to prove tenant has left and take on council tax bill?

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23rd October 2017, 9 years ago | 6

Hi Folks A tenant living in my BTL has left the property without telling me and so now I want...

£5000+ money judgement but slim chance of recovery?

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23rd October 2017, 9 years ago | 4

I’ve had a long drawn out problem with one particular tenant hopefully I’m getting possession on the 25th as bailiffs...

Holding a Commercial Deposit and Rent Arrears

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23rd October 2017, 9 years ago | 3

I complete on my first commercial property purchase tomorrow which has 2 shops let out on leases. One is fine...

No terms and conditions and Letting Agent changed name owing money?

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23rd October 2017, 9 years ago | 1

About 3 years ago as a total novice in the letting business I requested that an agent manage my property....

I am a Sitting Tenant and don’t know what to do now my landlord has passed away

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23rd October 2017, 9 years ago | 4

I am an assured or sitting tenant without a fixed rent since 1989. Although the rent has always been extremely...

Is there an alternative to selling?

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23rd October 2017, 9 years ago | 7

I bought a freehold property partially converted to flats, which doesn’t meet building regs, but action as a result is...

Trespass by Housing Association

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23rd October 2017, 9 years ago | 12

Hi, hope someone can advise on this. I am a leaseholder in a block of six flats owning a top...

Early release of agreement on sold property?

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20th October 2017, 9 years ago | 7

I’m about to sell a house which is still tenanted. We have Exchanged and Complete in three weeks. Out of...

Dairy cows feeding in a barn, symbolizing farmers’ work and property management

Illegal renting and overcrowded housing

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19th October 2017, 9 years ago | 6

The new law for landlords has been enforced from 6th April 2017, allowing councils to impose fines of up to...

Landlord abuses students trust

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19th October 2017, 9 years ago | 5

I am a landlord who is trying to help 4 students one of whom is a family friend. Two of...

Advice on delay to contracted tenancy start please

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19th October 2017, 9 years ago | 2

Hi all, I’m a tenant looking for advice. I have signed a fixed term AST and paid the associated deposit...

Is there any recourse against the court?

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18th October 2017, 9 years ago | 7

I have had to request possession of a rented property using a S21. The Magistrate had given my tenants 14...

Eviction by Bank for landlord mortgage arrears?

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18th October 2017, 9 years ago | 11

What would the 118 community advice in this situation? My niece, single mum with a 2 year old child, has...

Horror story of a landlord

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17th October 2017, 9 years ago | 14

Being a landlord is indeed a lonely business far from the perception that landlords are money grabbers of tenants. In...

Help to renew an AST please

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17th October 2017, 9 years ago | 7

My property Ltd co manages a house as a managing agent for the landlord owner. The first 12 month AST...

Directors of block sell assets to themselves undervalue and evade fair share of annual service charge!

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16th October 2017, 9 years ago | 8

I have an unusual situation which I wonder if any anyone else on Property 118 has previous experience of or...

Confusion about Stamp Duty

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12th October 2017, 9 years ago | 11

We are in the process of downsizing, selling our principle residence and buying a smaller one . We will have...

Splitting a Commercial Property to Sell

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12th October 2017, 9 years ago | 0

We own a commercial property (2 properties side by side) which is currently split for lease between 3 tenants as...

How do you split and avoid stamp duty and CGT?

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12th October 2017, 9 years ago | 3

I have a friend whose relationship with her partner has broken down. They never married, but have a couple of...

HMO, Council and the Local Government Ombudsman.

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11th October 2017, 9 years ago | 7

I’m suffering because of my local Council and the Local Government Ombudsman. I’m sure you will find my story shocking!...

Warning – no insurance cover on damage if property not let quickly?

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10th October 2017, 9 years ago | 10

I’ve not been able to find an article on this in the forums. I have a few properties and I’ve...