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Freeholders being taken for a ride?

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9th May 2016, 10 years ago | 47

I own a buy to let flat. I am one of 18 freeholders. The new Manager, who was not elected,...

I am being sublet to and didn’t realise?

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9th May 2016, 10 years ago | 8

I am currently renting a room in a flat, and to start it all seems genuine, deposit etc, there was...

Let down badly by letting agents

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9th May 2016, 10 years ago | 5

We feel we have been badly let down by our letting agents. Despite engaging letting agents to manage our home,...

Recoup costs from tenants owing arrears and caused damage?

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9th May 2016, 10 years ago | 6

We would be interested in knowing how to go about recouping costs from tenants regarding the damage they have caused....

Management company incompetence has cost me!

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6th May 2016, 10 years ago | 7

I purchased a leasehold flat managed by a Housing Association in 2014, the property is on a development with housing...

Should I buy in a selective licensing area

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6th May 2016, 10 years ago | 9

Hello friends, I would be grateful for your opinion about something urgently. I have done my research, but it would...

Councils told to stop telling tenants to stay till the eviction date

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6th May 2016, 10 years ago | 3

In case you’re not on their mailing list and no doubt David Carter Of The Sheriffs Office fame will be...

Permit the tenant to sub let or break the contract?

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4th May 2016, 10 years ago | 4

I have a tenant who signed a two year lease and a month later was asked by his firm to...

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...