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Is the council making up student accommodation rules?

29th August 2023, 3 years ago | 14

Hello, I am a student landlord, student dwellings are exempt for council tax. However, Lancaster Council appear to be making...

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New student tenant alleges mould – but we can’t find it?

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29th August 2023, 3 years ago | 11

Hello everyone, I have a student tenant who moved in on July 1st and as soon as little more than...

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Trouble with managing agent over directorship?

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29th August 2023, 3 years ago | 7

Hello, I own a flat in a block of 15 flats. Some of them are rented and some of us...

Police raid found cannabis plants and now freeholder wants property back?

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29th August 2023, 3 years ago | 3

Hello everyone, My son bought a leasehold flat in North West London and the freeholder has been sending him numerous...

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Which type of agreement/tenancy do I need?

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29th August 2023, 3 years ago | 13

Hello, I have a prospective tenant who wants to rent my property. They are actually friends of mine. They are...

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Fire alarms – do I need to carry out a weekly test?

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25th August 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Hello, I am aware in properties such as blocks of flats it is now required to have a six monthly...

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How to deal with a former tenant who is still using my address?

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25th August 2023, 3 years ago | 19

Hi there, I found similar topics on this forum, but none addressing this specific question – so I posted a...

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Where should I carry my mortgage debt?

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25th August 2023, 3 years ago | 5

Hello, I’m reaching the end of my large family home mortgage and the end of 2 BTL company ones. In...

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Tenant’s property disposal after death?

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25th August 2023, 3 years ago | 5

Hi, we have recently had a long term tenant die in hospital. We have served notice to his representative (assuming...

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Business Rates review by VOA?

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25th August 2023, 3 years ago | 3

Hello, I have received the form VO6048 from the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) to complete in connection with their review...

How soon after nominating our main residence to HMRC can we sell it for PPR relief?

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24th August 2023, 3 years ago | 8

How soon after nominating our main residence to HM Revenue & Customs can we sell it and still get partial...

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Advice on tenancy agreement Addendum wording?

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24th August 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Hello, I need to write an addendum to a new tenancy agreement that I got from LawDepot, to reflect the...

Is a misted window deemed an issue?

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24th August 2023, 3 years ago | 9

Would you regard one pane of misted glass in a total window span of 8 panes as an issue? Would...

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Selective License and DBS check?

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24th August 2023, 3 years ago | 7

Hello, I am having to get a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service, I’m not sure of all the abbreviations for...

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To light or not to light a communal entrance?

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24th August 2023, 3 years ago | 8

Hi, My Fire Risk Assessment and myself have a difference of opinion on whether emergency lighting is required in the...

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Freeholder disputes legitimacy of RTM’s appointed managing agent?

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23rd August 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Hi everyone, I’m seeking help for an issue the RTM (Right to Manage) is dealing with. The RTM gained legal...

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Council tax and studio flats?

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23rd August 2023, 3 years ago | 9

Hello, a landlord owns a house which has been converted into 4 flats – 3 studios and a 2 bedroom...

Help! Can I charge for storage of stuff left?

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22nd August 2023, 3 years ago | 5

Hello, when our tenant stormed out following bailiffs eviction, he left everything behind. Stuff on the walls and floors and...

Law depot tenancy agreement?

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22nd August 2023, 3 years ago | 8

Hello, just checking if anyone has used a LawDepot tenancy agreement. I’m in the process of giving my tenant a...

Less wiggle room for Shelter to keep stating that landlords are evicting for no reason?

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21st August 2023, 3 years ago | 16

Hello, the government have updated the procedure for a landlord to request a direct deduction from a tenant’s benefits to...

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Bailiff dilemma?

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21st August 2023, 3 years ago | 22

Hello, in April, I obtained an order for possession from the county court. After a long wait, I was told...