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I need help with a personal injury claim against me?

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20th February 2024, 3 years ago | 6

Hello, I am a landlord of a newly developed building. Due to a storm I had to move a tenant...

Agent went bust without protecting client deposit!

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20th February 2024, 3 years ago | 9

Hello, my agent (a company, so no chance of getting anything back) went bust without protecting my tenant’s deposit. I...

Joint landlord but single name on a PCOL application?

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20th February 2024, 3 years ago | 1

Hello, we have both landlord names on the AST and other paperwork which is all in order. But when you...

HMO licence – Consistency of the Public Register?

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19th February 2024, 3 years ago | 15

Hello, I recently obtained an HMO licence and, to my horror, found out that my home address will be included...

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How do I get access to fix a water leak?

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19th February 2024, 3 years ago | 7

Hello, I have a ground floor flat with one flat above. I have water leaking through the bathroom ceiling from...

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Help needed to file N325 warrant of possession via PCOL

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19th February 2024, 3 years ago | 2

Hi everyone, I got the possession order on 6th February and the tenant is ordered to leave by 20th Feb....

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Do I need to serve Section 8 now or later?

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19th February 2024, 3 years ago | 13

Hello, is there a time limit on how long landlords have to serve a Section 8 repossession notice for Rent...

Neighbours’ anti-social behaviour parking?

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16th February 2024, 3 years ago | 4

Hello, Can someone help with advice on what we could do with neighbours who refuse to remove their parked cars...

Letting agents withholding rent paid in advance?

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15th February 2024, 3 years ago | 17

Hello, I recently let one of my properties on the basis that the prospective tenant had passed all the standard...

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Should I rent to Serco for 7 years?

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15th February 2024, 3 years ago | 36

Hello, in a last-ditch attempt to remain in property rental, I have discussed a 7-year lease with Serco to house...

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Referencing agency missed CCJ?

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15th February 2024, 3 years ago | 22

Hi, we ran a letting agency for a few years and are landlords ourselves. We used a referencing agency for...

Book your tickets now for National Landlord Investment Show

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15th February 2024, 3 years ago | 0

A popular event for landlords is returning for its first show in 2024. The National Landlord Investment Show returns to...

What would you ask Michael Gove, if you could?

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14th February 2024, 3 years ago | 17

Hello, I’ve been a hands on landlord for over 20 years, and regularly renovate properties and deal with tenants, trades...

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Can a council charge the new licence fee on an old application?

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13th February 2024, 3 years ago | 8

Hello, I applied for a selective property licence on behalf of a landlord on 27/9/2023. At that time, the licence...

Eviction extended by 5 months after court judgement?

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12th February 2024, 3 years ago | 13

Hello, I have only had to serve one section 8 in 25 years. To my horror, the disrespect of the...

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Surrender and regrant of leases is it legal?

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12th February 2024, 3 years ago | 3

Hello, I am in the middle of protracted litigation with my Residents Management Company. I have discovered lease assets such...

Navigating Section 21 process?

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12th February 2024, 3 years ago | 15

Hi all, I have unfortunately found myself in the position where I need to sell the house that I rent...

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How to handle rent arrears when guarantor has passed away?

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12th February 2024, 3 years ago | 10

Hi all, not too sure how to proceed with this tenant, the tenant has paid rent regularly for about 1.5...

When can I get my property back?

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8th February 2024, 3 years ago | 9

Hi, I need some advice as my tenancy agreement ends in August 2025, I want my property back as I...

Can I delay the bailiffs?

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8th February 2024, 3 years ago | 9

Hello, We are slowly (and thankfully) escaping the world of rental properties after almost 20 years, which involves selling our...

Tenants subletting flat without permission?

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8th February 2024, 3 years ago | 10

Hello, I’m interested to hear your thoughts on the following: • Flat rented out to Party A on a 1...