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Should an inventory show appliances to be in working order?

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23rd March 2023, 4 years ago | 13

Hello, Just had a tenant report an issue with a Saniflow toilet a week after moving in (blocked by a...

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Estate agent lost tenancy agreement?

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22nd March 2023, 4 years ago | 7

Hello all, I am using an estate agent to let my property. Whilst going through an insurance claim for a...

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Non-resident landlords being refused legal expenses on insurance?

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21st March 2023, 4 years ago | 10

Hello, My landlord’s insurance is up for renewal, and while there’s no problem insuring the properties themselves, this year –...

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Referencing a new commercial tenant?

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21st March 2023, 4 years ago | 12

Hello, I have a long term commercial tenant who is looking to sell on his business on as a going...

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How to evict a tenant for breach of contract?

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20th March 2023, 4 years ago | 26

Hi there, I have recently had a lot of complaints about a tenant of mine who is on an AST. He...

Permitted occupant tenancy agreement landlord question property118

Can I (or should I) issue a new AST to include a permitted occupant?

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20th March 2023, 4 years ago | 5

Hi everyone, A few months after my tenant signed a 12-month AST (in 2017) I agreed in writing that his...

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Social housing for a non-paying tenant after a S21?

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17th March 2023, 4 years ago | 18

Hello, After a S21 notice, I now have my Order for Possession from the court. Bailiffs are awaited. The tenants...

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Can my tenants choose their own housemates?

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17th March 2023, 4 years ago | 3

Hello, I have an HMO with some fantastic tenants (it will be a travesty if the continued anti-landlord policy campaign...

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Request from tenant for their autistic child?

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17th March 2023, 4 years ago | 7

Hello, Our tenants’ daughter is autistic and they have requested permission to install a ceiling hook for a sensory swing....

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What happens to unlicensed HMOs once S.21 goes?

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17th March 2023, 4 years ago | 4

Hello, We’re just waiting for the Renters Reform Bill to pass and Section 21 to be abolished for no fault...

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Help with tenant rent arrears on Universal Credit?

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16th March 2023, 4 years ago | 12

Hello, I have a tenant with six months rent arrears on Universal Credit. I have filled in an online form for...

Service charge dispute win ends up costing £18k?

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15th March 2023, 4 years ago | 8

Hi everyone, We took our Freehold Landlord to the small claims court for £3k and then it was transferred to...

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Tenant won’t move after section 21?

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15th March 2023, 4 years ago | 6

Hello – my tenant was served a section 21 and has now decided to defend it to gain time even...

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Tenant refusing viewings after being served Section 21?

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14th March 2023, 4 years ago | 53

Hello, Three weeks ago I instructed my managing agent to serve a Section 21 notice on my tenants. I have...

Virgin Media – Landlord Wayleave Form?

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14th March 2023, 4 years ago | 26

Hello, My tenant has just sent me an email from Virgin Media asking for her to gain permission from the...

Implications of a bankrupt freeholder?

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14th March 2023, 4 years ago | 11

Hello, does any one know the implications for myself and 4 fellow leaseholders of the freeholder of our lease being...

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Tenant refuses to leave until council re-house her?

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13th March 2023, 4 years ago | 19

Hi, I have an issue with a tenant who is refusing to leave after I served a section 21 notice....

Extending lease on a flat with Nottingham City Council?

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10th March 2023, 4 years ago | 5

Hello, I’ve been reading a thread from August 2021 about experiences of extending leases. The information from Mick Roberts was very...

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Renters Reform Bill – Free webinar March 21st

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10th March 2023, 4 years ago | 0

The Renters Reform bill is gathering pace and could enter parliament as early as May. There are 12 proposals being...

Illustration of houses with the word eviction, symbolising Section 21 rental evictions

Can two Section 21s be running at the same time?

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10th March 2023, 4 years ago | 1

Hello, There is an existing Section 21 which has been contested and waiting to go to court. My question is:...

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Legal clarity on flat to flat water leaks?

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9th March 2023, 4 years ago | 6

Hello, There was a leak from one flat down to several other flats caused by a damaged waste pipe from...