Readers Question

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Is tenant correspondence subject to data protection?

10th December 2024, 2 years ago | 12

Hello, My property has just been inspected by the local council after my tenant complained about some issues regarding damp....

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Are councils profiteering from landlords struggling to sell empty properties?

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10th December 2024, 2 years ago | 36

I own a property in Dorset which has now been on the market for 5 years since my tenants had...

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Incorporating joint property into existing Ltd company?

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9th December 2024, 2 years ago | 16

Hello everyone, I am thinking of incorporating a house which is jointly owned by myself and my wife. We have...

Two people signing a rental agreement with house keys and a model home on the table.

New tenant changed their mind?

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9th December 2024, 2 years ago | 12

I had a tenant about to move in and then changed their mind which I agreed to if they found...

Rent increase notice with calculator on top of tenancy letter

Rent increase for tenant in situ?

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5th December 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Hi, I’m about to complete on a property that comes with a tenant-in-situ who has a periodic tenancy with the...

Can I evict a tenant after buying a property with no Gas Safety certificate?

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5th December 2024, 2 years ago | 39

Hi, I purchased a property earlier this year through an auction with a tenant in situ. I changed the name...

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How do I increase my rent from a housing association?

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5th December 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Hello, I have a house in NW London let to a well known housing association since 2020. It is now...

Letting agents increasing rates after NI increase?

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5th December 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Our letting agents sent us a letter last week announcing an increase in the percentage rates they would be charging...

Rent increase notice with piggy bank showing financial strain

What will be the market rate for forthcoming Section 13 rent increases?

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4th December 2024, 2 years ago | 24

Hello, When the Renters’ Rights Bill attains Royal Assent next year, and every application for Section 13 annual rent increase...

Black mould growth on a damp window corner after tenant eviction.

How should we handle tenants’ belongings and mould after eviction?

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2nd December 2024, 2 years ago | 12

After months of struggle (9 months), including a breathing space moratorium, we have finally managed to evict our tenants for...

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Am I being ripped off by communal block insurance?

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2nd December 2024, 2 years ago | 12

I have a two bedroom flat in a large Aberdeen development of 2/3/4 bedroom flats. I pay 0.89% of the...

Birmingham Council Lease plans to register their interest on title deeds?

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29th November 2024, 2 years ago | 10

I have just been notified that Birmingham Council is planning a change to the scheme in which they lease private...

Wooden figures exchange housing benefit bag with house showing rising costs

Government turns the screws on vulnerable tenants?

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29th November 2024, 2 years ago | 4

In 2007, the housing benefit rate for a three-bed home in Cleveleys, Lancashire was £520pm, today it is £623.30 or...

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Wired Smoke Alarm on standard 2 bed 1900s terraced property?

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28th November 2024, 2 years ago | 9

The Local Authority is insisting I have a wired smoke alarm fitted (England) and a new EICR once completed (just...

Pink storage box labeled "Personal Belongings" used for organizing tenant items after eviction.

Joint tenancy – can either evicted tenant collect all items?

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27th November 2024, 2 years ago | 15

My evicted tenants were on a joint tenancy. Apparently, one tenant had moved out and the remaining tenant had to...

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

Treat Landlords more like Farmers?

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26th November 2024, 2 years ago | 12

With all the recent fuss about farmers and the changes in inheritance tax rules for them, something struck me and...

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Positive input Ventilation units – What is your experience?

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26th November 2024, 2 years ago | 48

Positive input Ventilation units (PIVs) to clear dampness around the window reveals. We have had new double-glazed plastic windows fitted...

Wooden house model beside a paper with the word “BENEFIT,” symbolizing housing benefit payments.

How to handle housing benefit payments direct to landlord after ownership change?

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26th November 2024, 2 years ago | 2

I had a friend ask me for help, unfortunately, I am at a loss to advise. Can anyone offer some...

Air source heat pump outside a building symbolizing reduced energy costs for landlords

Why isn’t the government supporting landlords investing in heat pumps?

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22nd November 2024, 2 years ago | 38

Due to the skyrocketing costs of energy, two years ago we started replacing existing gas-fired boilers with air source heat...

Black piggy bank under a red “Past Due” stamp symbolizing unpaid rent or arrears.

Why was my Universal Credit direct rent payment request denied?

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19th November 2024, 2 years ago | 15

Hi, in short, my tenant is in significant arrears. They had a child in hospital for a while and I...

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Is the NRLA still run for a common purpose?

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18th November 2024, 2 years ago | 24

Hello, I posted below as a response to a topic last week but maybe this should be discussed more as...