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What can a landlord do about late deposit protection claims?

What can a landlord do about late deposit protection claims?

As a landlord I can’t really excuse the fact that I didn’t protect the tenants until four years too late, there were reasons at the start of said tenancy that distracted me and I only realised now...

10:16 AM, 22nd April 2025, About 4 weeks ago |  12

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Can I sell a car left behind by evicted tenant?

Can I sell a car left behind by evicted tenant?

Hi, I’ve recently evicted a tenant using the S21 route (the real reason is due to rent arrears). On the eviction day the Court Officers verbally told the tenant that he has 7 days to remove any items...

10:12 AM, 22nd April 2025, About 4 weeks ago |  10

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Can my letting agent withhold rent to cover water leak repairs?

Can my letting agent withhold rent to cover water leak repairs?

My rental flat recently suffered significant water damage due to a leak from the flat above. My main contact at the letting agency (with whom I have a Total Management arrangement) offered to handle a...

9:20 AM, 22nd April 2025, About 4 weeks ago |  9

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What happens to tenants in 2030 if the property is not up to a “c” on the EPC?

What happens to tenants in 2030 if the property is not up to...

I have a block of 6 flats in a Victorian property in a conservation area and all of the tenants are on Universal Credit + some PIP payments. The majority of the tenants have been with me for 10 years plus...

0:02 AM, 22nd April 2025, About 4 weeks ago |  14

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How do I calculate the CGT computation on this one?

How do I calculate the CGT computation on this one?

Hi folks, Any help with this situation would be greatly appreciated! With the long-term tenant now gone, I’ve decided to sell this very well-looked after, well maintained garden flat. It’s...

9:42 AM, 17th April 2025, About a month ago |  3

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Commercial EPC exemptions?

Commercial EPC exemptions?

Property split into 2 commercial lets. Lessee No 1 Retail shop ground floor (EPC C). Lessee 2, D2 category 2 x floors above (EPC E). Solid wall building, terraced, on a high street in a conservation area.

0:02 AM, 14th April 2025, About a month ago |  0

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Insurance to cover HMO fire?

Insurance to cover HMO fire?

As the freeholder of a block and owner of 2/5ths of it, I’m responsible for arranging insurance. My issue is that 3/5ths of the flats are rented, and the maisonette I own (2/5ths) is an HMO. A clause...

0:01 AM, 14th April 2025, About a month ago |  4

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TDS sent deposit to agent no longer trading?

TDS sent deposit to agent no longer trading?

The Letting agent I used contacted me to inform me he was selling his business to another letting agent. He asked me what I wanted to do with the deposits being held in his TDS account. I emailed him to...

0:01 AM, 14th April 2025, About a month ago |  7

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Lights, camera, action (or lack of)?

Lights, camera, action (or lack of)?

Does anyone know what the legal position is as far as security lights and cameras are concerned, when it comes to landlords allowing private tenants to set up these things? First a few logistical comments.

10:22 AM, 7th April 2025, About a month ago |  4

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Hold off for Leasehold Reform Bill?

Hold off for Leasehold Reform Bill?

Hi Everyone, We have 13 apartments for people over 45 years old. I have tried to increase my lease that only has 62 years left. The cost to get a quote was £500. The quote came back £35,000 to increase...

0:01 AM, 7th April 2025, About a month ago |  5

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Information Commissioners Office – It’s a bit like the TV licence?

Information Commissioners Office – It’s a bit like...

Ready for a 29.8% cost increase? After detailed analysis, the government has decided to: Introduce legislation to increase the data protection fees across all tiers by 29.8%, as set out below in the table;...

0:02 AM, 4th April 2025, About a month ago |  12

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Tenant refuses to hand over keys?

Tenant refuses to hand over keys?

Hi, I recently had a tenant who refused to handover the keys after the check out unless I agreed, in writing, to return the entire deposit (held in a government approved scheme). He insisted on an email...

0:01 AM, 4th April 2025, About a month ago |  17

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New £30,000 Warm Home Local Grant scheme – misappropriation of government resources?

New £30,000 Warm Home Local Grant scheme – misappropriation...

With the new warm home £30,000 grants it’s difficult to imagine a more inefficient way of improving energy efficiency,when so much can be done with much less. The government say they are looking...

0:01 AM, 4th April 2025, About a month ago |  3

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Extending a lease – Formal or informal approach?

Extending a lease – Formal or informal approach?

I am seeking to extend the lease on my flat (currently 91/92 years) by adding 90 years. Last year, I contacted the freeholder informally and negotiated a reasonable premium directly with him without involving...

0:01 AM, 3rd April 2025, About 2 months ago |  11

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Harrying of landlords = scourge on tenants?

Harrying of landlords = scourge on tenants?

So here it is, government projections show landlords are selling in their droves. It is now obvious a relatively small number of Bailiff Section 21 evictions has led to unhinged reform policy. This policy...

9:25 AM, 2nd April 2025, About 2 months ago |  6

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Call me Cynical?

Call me Cynical?

If 47% of PRS landlords are not selling ‘Nearly half of landlords won’t sell properties – survey‘ then 53% have either sold, are selling or will be selling = fewer PRS rental properties.

0:02 AM, 2nd April 2025, About 2 months ago |  3

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Can I still recover rent arrears from a former tenant?

Can I still recover rent arrears from a former tenant?

Hi all, I had a situation about a year ago where the tenant refused to pay rent for a period of six months. I had to go through the court to get an order for possession which also stated that the defendant...

0:01 AM, 2nd April 2025, About 2 months ago |  10

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Possession Order Delay – Judge said 48 Hours, now facing 17-22 weeks wait?

Possession Order Delay – Judge said 48 Hours, now facing 17-22...

Hi, I attended a possession hearing on 20th March, where the judge stated that the possession order would be issued within 24 hours and I should receive it within 48 hours. However, that has not happened.

0:01 AM, 1st April 2025, About 2 months ago |  10

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Which property will make a better return?

Which property will make a better return?

My goal is to get an income to replace my rental income. I have funds to cover the next few years but need to plan ahead. The choice is between a one-bed small freehold terrace vs a 3-bed leasehold flat...

0:01 AM, 1st April 2025, About 2 months ago |  2

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Insurance payouts after a water leak in a Freehold flat?

Insurance payouts after a water leak in a Freehold flat?

My partner owns the freehold of a flat. He lived in the flat himself for about 2 years and has since moved out and now it is rented out to tenants. There are 10 flats in the block and each flat owner also...

9:23 AM, 31st March 2025, About 2 months ago |  16

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