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Tenant to pay the legal cost of eviction?

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26th March 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Hi, I had a court hearing where we requested the judge to add the legal cost to the money order...

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How do I sue a letting agent?

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26th March 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Hello, Has anyone sued a letting agent? My daughter’s agent cost her almost £2,000 through their negligence. First, the tenant...

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Will the council fine me £30,000 for not having a license?

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25th March 2024, 2 years ago | 16

Hello, I have received an email from Brent Council to apply for a landlord license, which I am working on...

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What is considered a fair rent increase or are there limitations?

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25th March 2024, 2 years ago | 23

Hello, I currently have two properties, both of which have AST for 12 months. The current tenants have lived in...

How do I end an unlicensed HMO in Newham?

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22nd March 2024, 2 years ago | 11

Hello, any advice is much appreciated. I have an unlicensed HMO in Newham which I need to draw to an...

Extremely rigorous tenant screening, insurance and total protection?

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21st March 2024, 2 years ago | 7

The title speaks for itself. Unfortunately, it has taken a year to the day exactly to evict non-paying tenants. This...

Appointment of Court Bailiff – How do I pay?

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20th March 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Hello, I received an order for possession operative on or after 5 March from Southend County Court. My agent tells...

Is the student lets end date really in the Renters Reform Bill?

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20th March 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Hi everybody, regarding the Renters Reform Bill, I know Michael Gove said that he would allow student lets to have...

Unregulated gas charges?

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20th March 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Hi, I’ll try and be as clear as I can with this, it is not a system that everyone is...

Any advice now I can’t do DIY conveyancing anymore?

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20th March 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Hi, I’m a niche landlord with a small portfolio of garages. These are mostly small properties able to house a...

Tenant passed away with no will?

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20th March 2024, 2 years ago | 7

My long-term tenant has sadly died. She lived alone and had been in my property for over 15 years. She...

Can a limited company be considered a direct descendant for inheritance tax purposes?

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19th March 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Hello, my son is in the process of inheriting a residential property from his late grandmother’s estate. He’s exploring the...

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Mandatory HMO Licence requirements?

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19th March 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Hi, I have a 3-bedroom house in Newham I am thinking of converting the through lounge to two bedrooms thus...

Which is the best property management software?

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19th March 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Hello, I am a commercial and residential landlord; I have 60 properties in 5 limited companies and am looking for...

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Can I get minutes from a board meeting where I was removed as director?

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15th March 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Hi, I was the managing director for a residential management company. I started asking uncomfortable questions and requesting to see...

Over 80 days to reclaim deposit?

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15th March 2024, 2 years ago | 13

After a year of waiting for legal repossession, I have up to another 80 + days before I can access...

Tenant has taken carpet, blinds and lampshades!

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15th March 2024, 2 years ago | 16

Hi, I have had a tenant in a 2-bedroom house for one year. At the end of the year, they...

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Tenant allowed to challenge new EPC rating?

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14th March 2024, 2 years ago | 31

Hi, we purchased a property in 2.5 acres of land from a company that owned it as well as other...

Academic research project – looking for landlord participants

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14th March 2024, 2 years ago | 2

The University of York and the University of Sheffield are carrying out a research project looking into the experiences of...

Service charge estimate and spend not adding up?

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13th March 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Hi all, does anyone have any knowledge regarding service charges and monies spent in a financial year? Last year’s projections...

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Non-qualifying leaseholders impact on portfolio landlords?

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13th March 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Hi, I’ve recently come across this in a property talk, and am very concerned about the implications of this to...