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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...

HMO Additional Licence – Potential Housing Crisis?

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25th April 2016, 10 years ago | 25

I have been renting out a 3 bed property to groups of 3 tenants for the last 10 years. It...

Landlord Salary to Wife?

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25th April 2016, 10 years ago | 8

I have a few BTLs now and although I don’t have a company incorporated etc is it possible to pay...

Rent increase to pay for new windows?

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25th April 2016, 10 years ago | 7

After 7 years of damp mouldy windows the landlord has finally replaced them, but then wants to put rent up...

Tenants homeless due to house fire next door but I don’t want to lose them?

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25th April 2016, 10 years ago | 5

I rent my property out to four people who are excellent tenants and have made it their home for the...

Trying to evict tenant that now has Legal Aid and suing me?

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25th April 2016, 10 years ago | 9

I have tenant in my property since July 2010, I taken deposit from him in the sum of £1500 which...

EDF forced entry into property with warrant on tenant!

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25th April 2016, 10 years ago | 12

We had some tenants of a property, who moved out at the end of the tenancy. We revisited the property...

3% tax and intent at purchase

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24th April 2016, 10 years ago | 15

We are in the following situation: Have a modest portfolio of BTL properties, but just sold the family home &...

Clause 24 loophole?

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22nd April 2016, 10 years ago | 5

Is a potential loophole to Clause 24 a mortgage company giving mortgages at 0% (no interest to offset against tax)...

Enforcing a county court warrant

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21st April 2016, 10 years ago | 17

Hi Guys Does anyone know what evidence, if any, a county court judge would expect one to provide (as claimant)...

HMO investing in Shepperton?

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20th April 2016, 10 years ago | 1

I am looking to invest in HMO for professional in Shepperton borough, Staines/Stanwell/Ashford/Egham. I would be most grateful for advice...

My mother would like to gift her flat to my 2 brothers and I?

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20th April 2016, 10 years ago | 17

I wonder if you can help please. My mother would like gift her current flat where she lives at present...

Controlling heating via smart thermostats and smart TRVs?

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20th April 2016, 10 years ago | 25

I have a property that I rent out with all bills included. However much like other landlords i find the...

Amended Localism Act 2012 re late deposit registration

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20th April 2016, 10 years ago | 0

I have an ex tenant who has a No Win No Fee company writing to me asking for compensation for...