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Will landlord’s insurance still pay out with end of Section 21?

17th May 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Hello, I have a serious concern about Michael Gove who is practising divide and conquer between landlords and tenants. If...

Can children and pets be prohibited when offering residential property for let?

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17th May 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Hello, are there/will there be any circumstances in which children and pets can be prohibited when offering residential property for...

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What should I do not to invalidate my S21?

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17th May 2023, 3 years ago | 10

Hi everyone, I served a Section 21 seven weeks ago so the tenant is due to move out on 21st...

Is it ok for friends/relatives to stay with a tenant for a month?

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16th May 2023, 3 years ago | 24

Hello, I have a single woman tenant who works full time and has been in the property for about eight...

Selective Licensing and new tenancy?

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16th May 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Hello, selective licensing is now coming to an area I have a property in. The SoS (Secretary of State) agreed...

Charging e-scooters in the house?

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16th May 2023, 3 years ago | 11

Hello, I have two tenants, who pay on time and look after the house well and I would like to...

How Shelter helped my tenant become homeless

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15th May 2023, 3 years ago | 7

As a landlord, I recently faced a difficult situation with one of my tenants, a 68-year-old man who was struggling...

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I want my land back but will the council let me have it?

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15th May 2023, 3 years ago | 13

Hello, The footpath that runs along the side of my house is on my deeds. This was left as a...

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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...

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...

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