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Has anyone used third party debt orders to recover debts?

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29th August 2024, 2 years ago | 1

I have received a court judgment against my ex-tenants, but they have left without a forwarding address. One of the...

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Selective licensing – should I appeal the number of occupants restriction?

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29th August 2024, 2 years ago | 24

Hi, The London borough where I own a single apartment has recently introduced selective licencing to all rented properties across...

Subletting fees? – ROBINSON AND GREEN VS SIMARC

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28th August 2024, 2 years ago | 2

I’m just reposting this in the hope someone can advise further. In the case ‘ROBINSON AND GREEN VS SIMARC’, the...

Grade II Listed Building – How to turn a profit?

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27th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

My mother is breaking up with her husband and will have the property to herself by around April 2025. This...

Tenants not allowing access for leak repairs?

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27th August 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Hi Everyone, There has been a leak from my property into the flat below for a week now. The Managing...

Property118 Incorporation Client Speaks Out

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23rd August 2024, 2 years ago | 95

When the letter from HMRC landed on my doormat, I barely gave it a second thought. It seemed like just...

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Will the council rehouse a tenant in rent arrears?

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20th August 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Hi, if a possession order has been granted and the tenant is waiting to be evicted because he thinks he...

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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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