Readers Question

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

Aggressive tenant demanding compensation for mould?

21st February 2025, 2 years ago | 45

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

Coins stacked inside a green house outline with energy efficiency meter and grass background.

EPC rating for HMO with bills included?

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18th February 2025, 2 years ago | 18

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

Flowers on a coffin at a funeral with a question mark overlay symbolizing uncertainty

What are my legal options if my tenant has died?

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17th February 2025, 2 years ago | 9

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

Lawyer reviewing legal documents with question mark and justice scales in background

Deed of variation – Simple enforceable document in law?

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17th February 2025, 2 years ago | 14

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

Man holding eviction notice marked invalid with question mark symbol

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

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14th February 2025, 2 years 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, 2 years 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, 2 years ago | 16

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

Gardener pruning fruit tree branch with secateurs and gloves

Licence to Occupy for Landscaper Handyman?

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13th February 2025, 2 years 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, 2 years ago | 2

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

Students sharing kitchen chores in a university house share

Buying 5-bed HMO for son in University?

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11th February 2025, 2 years 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, 2 years ago | 8

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

Wooden house with green energy symbol, EPC rating chart, and policy blocks questioning energy rules.

Are decision-makers suffering from delusions of competence on EPC rules?

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10th February 2025, 2 years ago | 20

Bad Policy Example: From 2028, it is suggested that all new tenancies must have an EPC rating of ‘C’ or...

Eviction notice with access denied message highlighting landlord-tenant dispute over property access.

Using a court injunction to gain access for repairs?

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10th February 2025, 2 years ago | 6

Hi, I’m having a terrible time with our tenant and we have issued a Section 21. The tenant has been...

Modern apartment block with lease extension concept and question mark graphic.

Lease Extension when Owning the Freehold Block of 6 flats?

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10th February 2025, 2 years ago | 8

Our enquiry concerns a Lease Extension for a block of 6 flats in the centre of Aldershot with 84 years...

Severe black mould on ceiling above window raising housing responsibility concerns

Regulator report “Mould – It’s not Lifestyle”?

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7th February 2025, 2 years ago | 17

Following the tragic death of Awaab Ishak of mould-related illness, the housing regulator went after landlords with a brutal attack...

Woman with a clipboard with renters rights paperwork and a cross on it with hand gesture of no with a question mark

Can a property purchaser sue a previous managing agent?

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7th February 2025, 2 years ago | 6

Hello everyone, We let and managed a property for which we found and installed tenants. The landlord subsequently sold the...

Jeremy Corbyn speaking during a political event on rent controls

Rent Controls and the Olympic levels of ideologically inspired cognitive dissonance?

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6th February 2025, 2 years ago | 16

Jeremy Corbyn is now, thankfully, a complete irrelevance. I’ll never forget how happy I was when he lost the election,...

Wooden house model with EPC rating chart and question mark symbolizing energy efficiency concerns

Urgent Petition needed re EPC?

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6th February 2025, 2 years ago | 9

Hello, I thought I’d look at the EPC study going on at the moment till mid-February but was horrified. The...

Police tape across indoor cannabis plants in a rental property investigation

Cannabis farm in my rental property?

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4th February 2025, 2 years ago | 10

Hi everyone, I’ve recently found out one of my tenants has a cannabis farm in my rental property. I’ve informed...

Signing housing agreement with model house on desk

Don’t call me a landlord?

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4th February 2025, 2 years ago | 10

Hello, Do you provide premises for residential or commercial tenants? If the answer is residential, then you are a housing...

House keys, contract, and model home symbolizing tenancy agreement renewal under Renters’ Rights Bill

Tenancy agreement renewal under the Renters’ Rights Bill?

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4th February 2025, 2 years ago | 7

Hello, I hope someone here can give me some advice. I have a fixed term tenancy due to end in May...