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Very messy tenant wants me to replace old kitchen

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11th July 2014, 12 years ago | 13

Hello Fellow Landlords I have a tenant for over 4 years. He is a single dad with three teenage boys...

Tenancy Deposit Scheme- Landlord seeks advice

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11th July 2014, 12 years ago | 8

The letting agent has registered the deposit with MyDeposits. The assured shorthold tenancy agreement, with them, ends in September and...

Time between N5B form and Court Case?

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11th July 2014, 12 years ago | 3

Hi to my fellow members, I have just sent my first ever N5B form today (fingers crossed!) and was wondering...

Rental Deposit – Tenant Seeks Advice

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10th July 2014, 12 years ago | 105

I was renting a property as we were renovating our own property. We took very good care of the house...

Tenants house is a mess – help!

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10th July 2014, 12 years ago | 8

My tenant has been in my property for over two years now. Never the tidiest of girls but has a...

New legislation for tenant find?

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10th July 2014, 12 years ago | 5

I recall reading something about some new legislation that was coming into force around October (though I cannot find it!)...

Ripped off by estate agent

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10th July 2014, 12 years ago | 11

I have just found out, after signing a contract with an estate agent, that they have found someone to rent...

Taking deposit and first months rent

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10th July 2014, 12 years ago | 21

I can’t quite believe that I am asking what is the fairest way of taking the first month’s rent and...

Damp and Mould Issues in Terraced Property

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10th July 2014, 12 years ago | 33

I became a member today and, although I have read many articles, this is my first post. Can I say,...

Change of use for flat below

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9th July 2014, 12 years ago | 3

Hello I am a regular reader but this is my first post. We have recently purchased an ex LA (local...

Releasing equity – please help!

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9th July 2014, 12 years ago | 20

I am new to BTL and have a question about the concept of releasing equity. My situation is the following: I...

Neighbour flat leaking pipes damaging garage

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8th July 2014, 12 years ago | 15

I live in a block of flats where we manage the maintenance and upkeep of the building in house. However,...

Flat to use as Serviced Apartment

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8th July 2014, 12 years ago | 8

I’m thinking about getting a flat with the sole intent of handing it over to a managing agent for the...

Planning permission for C3 to C4 in Article 4 conservation area

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8th July 2014, 12 years ago | 10

I’m looking at buying a two bedroomed Victorian terraced house in NN1. My plan is to refurbish but nothing major...

Back to Back Housing Fire Safety Requirements

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8th July 2014, 12 years ago | 14

Bradford Council are forcing me to put an LD3 interlinked fire detection system in a 2 bed back to back...

Landlord intimidation – now is the time for action

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7th July 2014, 12 years ago | 64

I am aware that a lot of landlords on this site have faced some of the same problems with councils...

Tenant or owner won’t supply copy of tenancy agreement on property I am purchasing

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7th July 2014, 12 years ago | 26

I’m in the process of purchasing a flat and shop under one deed. It’s a hostile purchase (forced) and neither...

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Anti-social behaviour directed to new tenants – please help!

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7th July 2014, 12 years ago | 7

We evicted a long term housing benefit tenant who consistently failed to pay her rent and who became seriously in...

Who is responsible for the Council tax and what dates?

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7th July 2014, 12 years ago | 14

I would really appreciate some advice please for the following situation: Tenant paid rent up to 23/04/2013. Property inspected &...

Time scales for vacated tenant’s goods?

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7th July 2014, 12 years ago | 12

I can see many different time limits on different sites given in order to comply with Torts act. These times...

Tenants rights – statutory periodic tenancy

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5th July 2014, 12 years ago | 52

I have been a tenant in a property for two years now and have had to sign 6 month contracts....