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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...

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I had to pay one day’s council tax?

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18th August 2023, 3 years ago | 39

Hello, North Norfolk district council is charging me one day’s council tax because the tenant moved out at 11am on...

Short to Medium Term Rental?

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18th August 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Hi everyone, I hope you’re all doing well. I’m currently looking for insights regarding short to medium-term rentals. I recently...

Running the Selective Licensing gauntlet?

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17th August 2023, 3 years ago | 16

Hello, selective licensing is now in place in an area I have properties in. The online application process requires me...

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Help! The managing agents are blanking me

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16th August 2023, 3 years ago | 14

Hi, I have tenants that haven’t paid rent for over a year. The managing agents won’t reply to my emails...

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Tenant moved out and let cousin move in without telling us!

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16th August 2023, 3 years ago | 12

Hello, I have a tenant with a large family who has rented from me since 2019. This tenant has had...

Rent to rent advice?

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16th August 2023, 3 years ago | 15

Hello, I have a property which has been let on an AST for a number of years and now looking...

Carer/partner won’t leave after tenant died?

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15th August 2023, 3 years ago | 10

Hi, We have a tenant who was served a section 21 back in April which expired on 26 June 2023....

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Tenants not leaving even after section 21 has been issued?

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15th August 2023, 3 years ago | 14

Hello, I have had a tenant for three years and since Covid, she finds it difficult to pay her rent...

HMO license solicitors?

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15th August 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Hello, we have a student HMO property in Camden; unfortunately due to an administration error the license wasn’t renewed and...

Unmasking Fake Property Gurus and Deal Sourcers

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14th August 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Having nearly got sucked in by fake gurus and property sourcers I decided to write and submit this article to...

Rent a property for one year only?

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14th August 2023, 3 years ago | 38

Hello everyone,could I please have some help from the Property118 forum? I would like to know the best way to...

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Help with tenants costing me thousands?

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11th August 2023, 3 years ago | 14

Hi, I had to take my tenants to court as they wouldn’t leave once I’d given them notice. I wanted...

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Yield Vs bank savings rate for BTL property?

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11th August 2023, 3 years ago | 7

Hi fellow landlords, we have one BTL and I wonder if it’s getting to the point where it’s better sold...

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Tenant has stopped communicating – what to do?

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11th August 2023, 3 years ago | 14

Hello, Our tenant stopped lines of communication in March. We were communicating by way of email and text, occasionally we...

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