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Breach of long lease covenants section 146 of property act 1925

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10th February 2015, 11 years ago | 10

I have a bought 200 year commercial shop lease for £90,000. At the time of purchase it was tenanted. I...

Should I let friend sublet my HMO or have 5 indivual tenancies?

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10th February 2015, 11 years ago | 18

I am about to purchase a house which would allow me to rent out 5 rooms separately, with a shared...

Lease Extension – Nightmare Freeholder

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9th February 2015, 11 years ago | 12

I have a 2 bedroom flat on a lease with 77 years remaining. I have it up for sale (and...

Freehold to Split Lease Issues

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8th February 2015, 11 years ago | 16

Are there any issues I should be aware of as I plan to split the freehold of a shop and...

Continuity of Periodic Tenancy

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8th February 2015, 11 years ago | 12

I have a periodic tenancy in a property that is currently managed by a Letting Agent. Should I wish to...

Liability of brick falling onto Neighbour

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8th February 2015, 11 years ago | 8

My tenant has advised me that his neighbour came around to say that a tile has fallen from my house...

Putting a property in my husbands name for tax relief?

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8th February 2015, 11 years ago | 15

Hi all Your help would be greatly appreciated. I am currently an owner occupier and own one property only which...

Permitted development – front extension?

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6th February 2015, 11 years ago | 6

Under permitted development rules there are clear defined guidelines for side and rear extensions. Front extensions are normally NOT allowed,...

Can a Company be my tenant’s Guarantor?

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6th February 2015, 11 years ago | 7

I have a tenant who has just moved into my property. When I agreed to let her have the house,...

Looking for advice on taking letting agency to court after heating and plumbing battle

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5th February 2015, 11 years ago | 35

I have decided to take my old letting agency to court and really needing peoples advice and opinions. I moved...

Do I evict brother with section 8 or 21 and do I offer tenancy to sister?

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5th February 2015, 11 years ago | 10

I have a tenant who is now more than 3 months rent in arrears. AST start date 6th August 2013....

Commercial property fire safety responsibilities.

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4th February 2015, 11 years ago | 2

I’m about to rent a commercial property to run an out of school club. Who is responsible for the fire...

Am I converting my new property into an HMO?

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4th February 2015, 11 years ago | 7

I have just purchased a 2-bed terrace house with a tenant in place. There is one bathroom on the first...

Crystal Ball anyone ?

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4th February 2015, 11 years ago | 12

My flat in 2001 cost £190k. It has been rented most of the last 12 years and yields about £900pcm....

Deposit Dilemma with tenant asking to stay longer?

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3rd February 2015, 11 years ago | 46

I have a tenant who has handed in her notice and is due to leave this Friday. She has now...

Help dealing with dog owner that leaves excrement outside my flats

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3rd February 2015, 11 years ago | 14

I currently own 2 small flats in a block of 8. The block of flats is at the head of...

Can I start by getting on the property ladder in the North?

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3rd February 2015, 11 years ago | 3

I’m currently renting in an expensive area down South where I will never be able to afford to buy a...

Modernisation of Lease extensions

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2nd February 2015, 11 years ago | 8

I have a 75 year lease on a flat which is being run as a buy to let. I have...

Accidental landlord cautious about prospective tenant

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1st February 2015, 11 years ago | 12

I recently moved home and am looking to rent out my previous property. Given that I have moved over 200...

Can cleaning be automatically deducted from the deposit?

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1st February 2015, 11 years ago | 4

I thought I had the base covered where in my lease it states ” the tenant agrees the landlord reserves...

Replacement windows – do they need to be fire escape?

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31st January 2015, 11 years ago | 16

I have just bought my first property to rent. The first floor windows need replacing. The current windows have a...