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Does a landlord give notice for end of tenancy agreement?

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18th May 2023, 3 years ago | 5

Hello, I have a tenant on a six month assured tenancy agreement who is currently refusing to pay rent. I...

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EPC challenge with a flat within a social housing block?

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18th May 2023, 3 years ago | 5

Hello, I own a flat on the top floor of a social housing block of 60 flats owned by Wandsworth...

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To CCJ a couple or Individually?

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18th May 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Hello 118ers, Some advice please. Can I apply for a Joint CCJ to recover the thousands of pounds my ex-tenants...

Making Tax Digital for Landlords?

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18th May 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Hello, There’s more red tape for landlords to come – From April 2026, self-employed individuals and landlords with an income of...

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Landlord bashing…is the deposit sufficient?

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18th May 2023, 3 years ago | 9

Hello, with all the ‘multi-agency landlord bashing’ that seems to be going on at the moment, I’ve been giving some...

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Fairly compensating tenants for overrunning repair?

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18th May 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Hello – long-time reader, first-time poster – many thanks in advance for any suggestions! I have a repair which has...

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Written statements in Wales?

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18th May 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Hello, Renting Homes Wales processes for agencies and landlords to cope with the Transitional Information Period. After first becoming aware...

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

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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...

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...