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Tenant now trespasser on driveway and abandoned possession?

1st December 2023, 2 years ago | 21

Hello, my tenant (Italian citizen) got evicted through a legal channel, however tenant started staying in the CamperVan in the...

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What’s the legal course for a tenant who wasn’t given a proper legal contract?

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1st December 2023, 2 years ago | 2

Hello, I am a new landlord. I have learnt from a prospective tenant in Wales that the current landlord has...

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Forfeit a lease and change locks?

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1st December 2023, 2 years ago | 2

Hello, I want to forfeit a lease and take control of my warehouse by changing the locks, I have a...

Could UK benefit from New Zealand’s playbook?

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30th November 2023, 2 years ago | 7

Hello, a coalition agreement was signed in New Zealand this week following the recent election. Here are two highlights: 1)...

Is £250 ground rent increase an issue?

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29th November 2023, 2 years ago | 76

Hello, one of my leasehold flats just had a Ground Rent increase which takes it over £250. I’ve heard that...

Service charge/maintenance fee?

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29th November 2023, 2 years ago | 11

Hello, recently I extended my lease, after that my freeholder wanted to charge me £100 for maintenance/ service charge yearly....

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Student lets in Northern Ireland?

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29th November 2023, 2 years ago | 0

Hello, does anyone let student houses in NI? I’m looking at it from a student/tenant view to see what the...

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Damp structural issues in leasehold flat?

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28th November 2023, 2 years ago | 23

Hello, can anyone assist me with a damp issue relating to a flat I bought on leasehold last December? I...

Estate maintenance: am I responsible to my tenant?

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28th November 2023, 2 years ago | 5

Hello, I want to rent out my freehold house on a private estate. I pay estate charges, but the estate...

Tenants rights following a warrant of possession?

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28th November 2023, 2 years ago | 37

Hello, the bailiffs finally evicted our very troublesome tenant on Friday after months of hassle. Our tenant had made zero...

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A complaint about OpenRent article on landlords maximising profits

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27th November 2023, 2 years ago | 7

Booming Rental Market: How OpenRent Landlords Are Maximising Profits Dear OpenRent team, I object to your article for several reasons....

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Section 21 – actual experiences request?

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27th November 2023, 2 years ago | 4

Hello, I’ve not needed to use section 21 previously and it would be great to hear your experiences if members...

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Removing tenants belongings?

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27th November 2023, 2 years ago | 4

Hello, please can I have some help from Property118 members? I would like to know what is the shortest amount...

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S21 issues?

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24th November 2023, 2 years ago | 8

Hi, can anyone help with the following please, we have a tenant who we need to evict. The problem is...

Council trying to claim my storage shed!

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24th November 2023, 2 years ago | 2

Hello, I bought my leasehold flat in 1999 from another leaseholder. At the time of purchase, the flat came with...

Permitted Occupier – are backgound checks permitted?

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24th November 2023, 2 years ago | 11

Hello, I have had a request from a tenant who wants to move her boyfriend in. She has been there...

Section 21 – multiple tenancy agreements and gas certificates?

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23rd November 2023, 2 years ago | 11

Hi everyone, I would really appreciate any sort of suggestions on what to do. I have had the same tenants...

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Tenant arrested and ex partner refuses to leave property!

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23rd November 2023, 2 years ago | 3

Hello, last December, the police were called out to my rental property, due to a nasty domestic incident. The tenant...

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Tenants on breathing space respite scheme?

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23rd November 2023, 2 years ago | 9

Hello, we are first-time landlords and we have nightmare tenants. They haven’t paid us any rent in the last 13...

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How soon can I issue a new tenancy agreement whilst current fixed term is still running?

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22nd November 2023, 2 years ago | 10

Hello all, I’m seeking advice. Where an AST is due to expire in March 2024 is it possible/acceptable to provide...

Ground rent squared?

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21st November 2023, 2 years ago | 5

Hello, I think we have seen cash strapped councils trying plenty of tactics to raise much-needed funds, the most obvious...