Readers Question

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...

Student tenant considering paying rent upfront with questions about new rental rules.

Student paying year up front?

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3rd February 2025, 2 years ago | 22

Hello, I have a question that hopefully someone can answer. I have an overseas student tenant who is due to...

Text: Hands exchanging British banknotes with house model and rent sign, symbolising rental payments.

‘Rent in advance’ is not an accurate expression?

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3rd February 2025, 2 years ago | 28

I am always frustrated by the expression ‘rent in advance’ which is now part of discussions around the Renters’ Rights...

Man preparing checklist of questions for Labour MP on landlord and housing policies

Points and questions for my Labour MP – Have I missed anything?

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31st January 2025, 2 years ago | 20

Hello, I am having my first video call with our local Labour MP later this week. I have sent an...

Comparison of leasehold and freehold property ownership with a question about selling a house

Should I extend the lease or buy the freehold before selling?

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31st January 2025, 2 years ago | 7

Hi, I am looking to sell my vacant leasehold BTL terraced house, and the lease has just over 84 years...

Worried landlord checking phone after serving Section 21 eviction notice

Unable to reach tenant after serving Section 21?

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30th January 2025, 2 years ago | 15

Hi, I served a Section 21 about a month ago because of late rent payments and other problems with the...

Man holding a question mark above his head beside a model house sign reading "To Let"

What would you do? Newbie landlord looking for advice!

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30th January 2025, 2 years ago | 37

Dear landlords, first off, please excuse any initial ignorance on my behalf as this is fairly new territory. I have...

Floor plan of a flat showing two bedrooms, living area, kitchen, and bathroom layout.

Did I purchase a leasehold flat with one bed or two beds?

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30th January 2025, 2 years ago | 15

In August 2001, I bought a flat advertised as a 2 bedroom flat, so now 24 years later the new...

Keys held above open hand with question mark symbolizing tenant landlord dispute

Tenant given notice but not handed back keys or taken belongings?

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29th January 2025, 2 years ago | 39

An awkward tenant, has thankfully, decided to move on and handed written notice, which expired a few days ago in...

Tenant refusal of gas safety check and its impact on Section 21 notice validity

Can a tenant refusing engineer access affect my Section 21 notice?

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28th January 2025, 2 years ago | 13

Hi, I wonder if anyone from the Property118 community can help. I have served a Section 21 on a tenant...