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Deposit still held after tenancy has ended?

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12th May 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Hello, a deposit is still being held by a registered scheme more than six years after a tenancy has ended....

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Landlord’s gas certificate needed for a CHP system?

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12th May 2023, 3 years ago | 10

Hello, I am going to rent out my modern (2017 build) 2-bedroom flat via a new letting agent. The heating...

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Short-term room rentals and damage deposits?

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12th May 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Hello, I run a company that specialises in Airbnb holiday lets and short-term room rentals. Last year a lady contacted...

Seeking some initial advice

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11th May 2023, 3 years ago | 11

Dear Property118 I am looking for some initial advice as I want to help my mother with her property held...

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How many landlords are impacted by the building safety crisis?

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11th May 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Hello, my name is Suzy Spilling, co-founder of the NON-Qualifying Leaseholder campaign group. I didn’t know if any Property118 members...

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Council willingly breaking law?

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10th May 2023, 3 years ago | 14

Hello, upon visiting my local council in London to discuss the lawful eviction of a tenant due to selling up...

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Mentally ill tenant, should I issue a section 8 notice?

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10th May 2023, 3 years ago | 14

Hello, I have a leasehold property which I rent out, the freeholder being the local council. My tenant, a single...

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Small claims action against managing agents?

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10th May 2023, 3 years ago | 12

Hello, in one of my tenanted properties, there was a flat-to-flat water leak (from my flat) – there are 80...

Free court mediation with a tenant – does it work?

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10th May 2023, 3 years ago | 1

Hello, my tenant tried to sue me to get compensation for one month’s rent and interest – £1,000 in total....

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Recommended approach for notifying a tenant about an upcoming rent increase?

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9th May 2023, 3 years ago | 12

Hello, What is the recommended approach for notifying a tenant about an upcoming rent increase after the fixed term of...

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Section 21 – essential documents?

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9th May 2023, 3 years ago | 9

Hello, a simple question hopefully! I have issued an S21 to my tenant and expect to have to apply for...

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Can I pursue for these costs or will it be a waste of time?

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5th May 2023, 3 years ago | 8

Hello, we moved to Dubai and rented out our property in Peterborough appointing an estate management company. One tenant left...

Onerous ground rent clause – is it capped?

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5th May 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Hello, I have come across a few leases now which have the ground rent clause: “The rent shall be subject...

Is the fee to register my tenant with the freeholder legal?

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5th May 2023, 3 years ago | 12

Hello, I have received an invoice of £75 to register the name of my tenant with the freeholder. Part of...

Let’s club together for our BTL sell-offs?

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5th May 2023, 3 years ago | 12

Hello, with a glass of red in one hand I had a thought . . . I am considering selling...

Are WhatsApp messages admissible in court?

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5th May 2023, 3 years ago | 5

Hello, I’m looking for some advice from the Property118 community. My ex-tenant has left quite a lot of rubbish in...

Zero deposit scheme?

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4th May 2023, 3 years ago | 20

Hello, is the zero deposit scheme a better option than a normal 5 weeks deposit? I have an agent looking...

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Burst pipe – insurance claim pay out?

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4th May 2023, 3 years ago | 7

Hello, We had a burst pipe in the loft. Our tenant was away and considerable damage was done to the...

Managing agent works at a snail’s pace?

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3rd May 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Hello, The managing agent for my block of flats in London NW4 is unresponsive at most times and is very...

County court for possession claim – Section 21?

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3rd May 2023, 3 years ago | 27

Hello, I have a tenant who denied that she signed the tenancy receipt document at the court hearing last week....

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If a tenant dies in my property, could I lose everything?

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3rd May 2023, 3 years ago | 18

Hello, As legislation around landlords has increased, I am nervous that if a tenant dies in one of my properties...