Readers Question

Broken piggy bank with scattered coins symbolising landlord uncertainty over deposit rules

Deposit return under Renter’s Rights Act eviction?

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20th November 2025, 5 months ago | 22

Looking at the .gov – Renter’s Rights Act: An overview for Landlords, I saw this under ‘Evicting Tenants’. (After 01...

Group standing before a TV displaying “Fake News” to illustrate media bias in housing policy debate

Why the Renters Rights Act is a sham akin to agenda led BBC Journalism?

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20th November 2025, 5 months ago | 10

The BBC has admitted to skewing evidence to give an exaggerated or false picture of Trump. Unfortunately, the desire to...

Small brick annexe with patio and wooden doors in a cottage garden setting

What should I do as a landlord with my annexe now?

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18th November 2025, 5 months ago | 12

Like so many others on the forum are finding, the recent changes in the property rental market are forcing undesired...

Uninvited guests spooked us all

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17th November 2025, 5 months ago | 1

About two weeks ago, one of my HMO tenants messaged to say they kept hearing movement in the loft in...

Solar panels on a rooftop with an energy-efficiency gauge and a question mark symbol

Why is solar grant work carried out on basement flats if not included in helping EPC’s grading?

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17th November 2025, 5 months ago | 0

Hello, I own a block of 6 flats and have managed to get solar to 3 flats under a grant...

Hand holding a large bundle of banknotes with question marks above, illustrating uncertainty about rent and UC payments

Rent in advance and last month’s rent?

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14th November 2025, 6 months ago | 4

Hello. I’ve got a potential tenant that is claiming UC. His BAP period is 17 – 16th of the month....

Two construction figures confused over a revoked approval or licensing issue.

Help with refused HMO licence?

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12th November 2025, 6 months ago | 4

Hi, I have a property in County Durham with a previously granted HMO licence to a leaseholder on a corporate...

Fire safety checklist and question mark representing cladding and building safety concerns.

Fire Risk assessment needed for sale – Cladding needs sign-off?

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10th November 2025, 6 months ago | 3

We have a problem trying to sell our 1st floor Local Authority Flat/Maisonette, which the council deem a house. We...

Corroded water heater element beside boiler with temperature gauge

Why do boilers in rented properties deteriorate faster than those in my own home?

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7th November 2025, 6 months ago | 11

Over the years, I have seen that the rented property boiler deteriorates faster than my own property. My property boiler...

Stack of legal documents with binder clips and a question mark symbol beside them.

Lifting a stayed possession order notice of issue?

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6th November 2025, 6 months ago | 3

In January, I obtained a N206A Notice of Issue (accelerated possession claim), following the service of a Section 21 notice...

Cozy student bedroom with “College Vibes” pillow and study desk under warm fairy lights.

Renters’ Rights Act – 2 bedroom student units?

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6th November 2025, 6 months ago | 10

I have been thinking about ways around the two-bedroom student house problem. My first thought is it’s hardly rocket science....

Gavel beside a sign reading “Delayed,” symbolizing court case backlogs and justice system delays.

Court section 8 hearing delays?

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4th November 2025, 6 months ago | 6

I submitted a section 8 and section 21 claim on 28 October, and I now have a hearing date of...

Frustrated landlord overwhelmed by unreliable letting agent delays and issues

Late rent payments and no inspections what would you do?

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4th November 2025, 6 months ago | 8

I’m beyond frustrated and need some real talk from fellow landlords. My letting agent has consistently failed to pay my...

House model on unstable wooden blocks with a broken chain and question mark symbolizing collapsing property chains

The chains, they are collapsing?

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3rd November 2025, 6 months ago | 1

Hello Everyone, Some house prices are weakening area-dependent, and as a consequence, the mortgage lenders are being more cautious and...

Evidence search highlighting mould growth on a living room wall near a sofa.

Legislation without evidential foundation?

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3rd November 2025, 6 months ago | 10

As Awaab’s law has been written into statute, it’s worth understanding how laws based on false assumptions may lead to...

Missing tenant notice on a post with house keys and a question mark symbolizing landlord uncertainty

Evicting a tenant who’s already left legally?

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3rd November 2025, 6 months ago | 13

I’m hoping someone can help me. I originally contacted you in March when my tenant disappeared. I issued him a...

Wooden letter tiles spelling “leasehold” beside a red question mark, symbolising confusion about property ownership.

Unreasonable price to purchase freehold for terrace property?

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31st October 2025, 6 months ago | 4

I own a three-bedroom terraced property with over 900 years remaining on the lease and a nominal ground rent of...

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Advice on selling rental bugalow at auction?

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30th October 2025, 6 months ago | 7

My final rental is now vacant and will be ready to go on the market in a couple of weeks....

Person pointing at lease extension search with modern apartment building.

Help with rental property lease extension?

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30th October 2025, 6 months ago | 10

Hello everyone, I’m seeking advice on extending the lease for my rental property, which is approaching the dreaded 80-year short...

Comparison of leasehold and freehold property ownership with a question about selling a house

Freeholders lose challenge to leasehold reform?

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28th October 2025, 6 months ago | 9

Freeholders launched a case under human rights law, claiming their rights would be infringed if leaseholders were allowed to benefit...

Renters’ Rights Bill claims debunked by AI — will the minister now do the right thing?

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28th October 2025, 6 months ago | 2

The Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has boasted on passing the Renters’ Rights Bill: “The bill will improve the lives of...