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Do I still pay service charges for my flooded leasehold apartment?

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20th August 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Hi, I live in a leasehold apartment which suffered serious flooding 10 months ago and caused a lot of damage....

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Post-RRB: How will evictions work at end of an AST agreement?

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20th August 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Hello all, I’m hoping this isn’t a silly question, however it would be great to know what people think about...

Is it time for landlords to take action?

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19th August 2024, 2 years ago | 26

The last so-called Conservative government enacted some terrible policies on the PRS. After our initial shock, many of us flexed...

Can I still evict a tenant with rent arrears despite council intervention?

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19th August 2024, 2 years ago | 21

Hi, I am evicting a tenant who has been verbally abusive and threatening, and generally uncooperative. His rent is £795...

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Setting up as an agent?

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16th August 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Hi, I have a friend who has had too many bad experiences with letting agents and sick to the back...

What should I do if my property is reclassified to a domestic property?

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15th August 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Hi, I have a property with eight flats, including the one I live in. I used to do holiday lettings,...

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How to deal with an uncooperative tenant in arrears?

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15th August 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Hi, I have a tenant in my apartment and he has been withholding the rent for two months, despite our...

How to get a earning deduction order from court?

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15th August 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Hi, I have finally got a court order against my ex-tenants after nine months of struggle, they owe me over...

What can I do if my R2R in London was mis-sold?

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15th August 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Hello everyone, I took on a rent-to-rent (R2R) unit in June through a property sourcer based in London. The sourcer...

Pet clause in lease for a share of freehold property?

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15th August 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Hi, I bought a share of a freehold flat, there are two flats, and my co-freeholder lives downstairs. We both...

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Should I be happy or worried about my tenant?

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14th August 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Hi, I was left a property around 3 years ago with a sitting tenant which I self manage. In the...

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Lodgings or rent a room type contract?

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14th August 2024, 2 years ago | 15

Hi, I am intending to rent out two rooms in my residential home with access to the lounge, kitchen, diner...

What are my rights after inheriting a tenant?

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13th August 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Hi, I’ve recently inherited a property from my mother with a tenant in situ. My first question is: Does the...

How do I handle illegal subletting on Booking.com?

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13th August 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Hi, I am in a very worrying situation. The tenant has always been difficult to deal with as he demanded...

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Fair share of freehold insurance bill?

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12th August 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Hi, I own (through my limited company) a 1st and second floor 3 bedroom flat which is a rental property...

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Tenants’ giving late notice within fixed term tenancy?

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12th August 2024, 2 years ago | 12

Hi, my property has been let for the last 3 years to a couple of otherwise very good tenants, on...

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Carbon monoxide replacement date sticker?

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12th August 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Hi, A third party recently carried out a routine inspection at my property. By the way, I knew nothing about...

Making a property accessible for a wheelchair user and setting the right market rent?

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12th August 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Hi, there is an opportunity for me to make a ground floor flat totally wheelchair friendly. Install wider doorways, flush...

Limited company address still registered at property?

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12th August 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Hi everyone, My ex-tenant used my rental property as the office address for his Ltd company while he was living...

Can I challenge a Section 20 overspend?

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12th August 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Hi, I am a portfolio landlord with a leasehold flat in a social housing block of 6. I am the...

Am I required to measure the carbon monoxide levels in a property for a pregnant tenant?

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9th August 2024, 2 years ago | 15

Hi, I have a pregnant tenant who has raised a question of how do we ensure that the carbon monoxide...