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Do I have to disclose my Contractor Invoices?

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4th May 2016, 10 years ago | 40

A client, who I manage a property for, has requested a copy of my contractors direct invoices to me for...

Can I file an N5b with an unprotected deposit?

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4th May 2016, 10 years ago | 4

Its the first time I’ve ever rented my flat, and at the time didn’t know about the government rental scheme,...

Can I reclaim property after 4 months?

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4th May 2016, 10 years ago | 4

My tenant moved out at least 4 months ago, according to neighbours but has paid rent up till March. April’s...

Agent or Solicitor negligence missing stamp duty deadline?

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3rd May 2016, 10 years ago | 11

Just wondering if anyone can give me some legal advice please? It centres around a property purchase which was due...

Tenant blackmail at end of tenancy!

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1st May 2016, 10 years ago | 9

I currently have a couple who have been tenants for the past 3 years, in my 2 bed flat. They...

Moth Infestation – HELP please

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1st May 2016, 10 years ago | 3

Our town house in London has been invaded by moths. It has woolen carpets throughout and the tenants have some...

Gas Boilers declared At Risk because flue cannot be inspected?

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1st May 2016, 10 years ago | 7

My gas boiler was recently classified “at risk” by gas engineer because following new 2013 ruling the flue cannot be...

Management Charges as an alternative to Interest Payments?

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1st May 2016, 10 years ago | 2

I have been the main funder of some student properties with a business partner. We have a share of profits...

Tenant wants to go traveling for 3 months and let out his room?

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1st May 2016, 10 years ago | 2

Hello, I’m a landlord due to the fact I’m working abroad so renting out my house whilst I’m not there!...

HMRC official landlord tax guide

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1st May 2016, 10 years ago | 6

HMRC have developed an online e-learning package/guide that professes to help landlords understand what they need to do to meet...

Recommendations for International Tenant Referencing?

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29th April 2016, 10 years ago | 6

Can anyone recommend a good referencing agency for tenants who have recently lived overseas? I am only aware of one,...

Shared rental income now unravelling!

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29th April 2016, 10 years ago | 5

For a couple of years now, my unmarried partner and I have been sharing rental income from her old (leasehold)...

Changing 6month advanced rent to paying monthly?

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27th April 2016, 10 years ago | 8

My tenant has been paying their rent six months in advance for the last year. They’ve now asked to pay...

Deduction of tenant debt from Housing Benefit?

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27th April 2016, 10 years ago | 9

Could anyone please let me know if it is possible to have a small sum of money deducted from a...

Tenant disappears after a CCJ was lodged against her?

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27th April 2016, 10 years ago | 7

A woman rented one of our properties and then left leaving it in a terrible condition. We lodged a small...

Refused payment on service charge?

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27th April 2016, 10 years ago | 20

I have paid our landlord by cheque our service charge less an amount that I am in dispute hence not...

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Small block of 6 flats with no block policy insurance?

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26th April 2016, 10 years ago | 15

I have a flat in a small block of 6 flats. We do not have a communal entrance or communal...

Tenant caused extensive damage and now refuses to pay rent!

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26th April 2016, 10 years ago | 12

I have a tenant who has caused extensive damage to my property on numerous occasions in the last few months....

What is the definition of a habitable lounge?

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26th April 2016, 10 years ago | 6

Does anyone know what would need to be done to a conservatory in order for it to become habitable space?...

Laminate floor flood damage and tenants withholding 2 months rent – feeling overwhelmed!

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26th April 2016, 10 years ago | 9

I thought I would share a recent experience. I wrongly assumed that all types of laminate flooring is covered under...

Student issues with smoking all kinds of stuff?

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25th April 2016, 10 years ago | 5

I am sharing flat with a group of people. One of them has consistently demonstrated aggression and constantly smokes all...