Readers Question

Toy chattering teeth gripping UK banknotes to illustrate disputed letting agent fees

Is my letting agent stealing fees they haven’t earned?

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23rd September 2024, 2 years ago | 4

In Covid times my letting agent found tenants willing to rent at £1500 pcm for 12 months, who passed referencing...

HMRC documents viewed through glasses with a pen nearby, illustrating property tax implications

The 54.4% property wealth tax no one talks about?

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23rd September 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Amongst all the speculation in the media about expected rises in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Inheritance Tax (IHT), I’ve...

3D figure standing beside a large gold pound symbol, representing unexpected property costs

Seller fails to disclose future work on flat?

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20th September 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Hi All, I would like to give you a little background first, my foster child at 20 bought his first...

House model on architectural plans illustrating building regulation considerations

Does Part E of building regulations apply to soundproofing in an old converted flat?

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20th September 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Dear all, I am seeking any information/experience regarding the application’s scope of part E of building regulation (sound proofing) for...

Wooden tiles spelling “legal advice” on a white textured surface, illustrating guidance on landlord–management company disputes.

Should the management company follow pre-action protocol?

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19th September 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Hi everyone, I provided a properly worded legal letter to my management company agent, authorising them to contact my lender...

Eviction notice concept with house icon over money and calendar background.

Can I legally evict a tenant if the housing association stops paying rent?

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19th September 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Hi, I have let my property to a Housing Association for about 10 years. They have not been paying me...

Woman sitting at a table on a phone call, looking concerned about a housing issue

How to deal with an unresponsive tenant?

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19th September 2024, 2 years ago | 49

Hi all, please can you offer some suggestions. My tenant does not respond to emails or telephone calls very often...

Key resting on tenancy agreement paperwork relating to a rental arrangement for multiple occupants

What sort of tenancy agreement for this odd situation?

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19th September 2024, 2 years ago | 10

We have potential tenants for our 3 bedroom house in Croydon. It’s the director of a company and two of...

What are the liability and insurance implications if my tenant gets a flatmate?

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19th September 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Hi, my tenants children have all flown the nest. The place is too big for my tenant now, so she...

Cleaning team performing housekeeping tasks in a furnished home during tenant changeover

Agent charged me for for repairs without my approval?

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19th September 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Hi, my letting agent has instructed and charged me for cleaning and repairs without prior agreement and my authorisation, when...

finger pressing red keyboard key with piggy-bank icon to represent holding deposit dispute

Agent kept one week Holding Deposit when new tenant called off?

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18th September 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Hello everyone, My letting agent found a tenant for me and they took a one-week Holding deposit from the new...

debate speech bubbles illustrating discussion around renters’ deposit scheme proposals

More protection for landlords and tenants alike?

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18th September 2024, 2 years ago | 3

DEBATE: We have a tenancy deposit scheme (GREAT) However I believe there should be a renters’ deposit scheme. If a...

Rent increase notice with piggy bank showing financial strain

Evicting a protected tenant for not paying rent increase?

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17th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Hi, I’ve had a protected tenant living in the same property for over 20 years, part of that time as...

Residents-only parking bay markings on a shared residential car park

Can a director give visitor parking to their tenant?

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17th September 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Hi, we are a block of 15 flats, each flat has either one parking bay or a garage. There are...

Legal document labeled “Limited Liability” with a judge’s gavel representing landlord legal protection

Do we need Limited Liability?

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17th September 2024, 2 years ago | 10

We have recently heard that landlords should set themselves up as a Limited Liability Partnership in case they should ever...

Colourful row of house icons representing Section 8 grounds for possession in the Renters’ Rights Bill 2024

Section 8 Renters’ Rights Bill 2024?

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16th September 2024, 2 years ago | 14

Proposed Section 8 Grounds for possession (Interestingly there is no Ground 16! Personally I think Landlords should be writing to...

Couple arguing on a sofa during a tense relationship breakdown relevant to tenancy issues

What are a landlord’s responsibilities when a tenant couple splits up?

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16th September 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Hi, I’m sure this isn’t a unique situation as it happens all the time, but could anyone kindly shed some...

How should I rent to my Latvian friends?

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13th September 2024, 2 years ago | 9

I have Latvian tenants/friends renting a 3-bed semi-detached property for the past year. They passed all security and Right to...

Frustrated tenants discussing tenancy concerns with a letting agent

Pushy agent wanting guests to be included onto the tenancy agreement?

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13th September 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Hi all, what do you think about tenants having overnight guests. The AST doesn’t say anything about this. The tenant...

Landlord wearing a hard hat reviewing a rent tribunal decision inside a poorly maintained rental property

The courts discriminated against me just because I’m a landlord?

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12th September 2024, 2 years ago | 18

In the UK we rely on a justice system to be fair and equitable, but hope not to use it....

Can I sue the council for telling tenants to stay put and wait for bailiffs?

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11th September 2024, 2 years ago | 28

Here’s the story, tenants got behind with their rent. You know how it goes – one month they are a...