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How do I remove a person who has no tenancy agreement?

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20th January 2023, 3 years ago | 55

Hi, Can anyone please advise me on an ongoing situation? A close friend of the family brought a property to...

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Doing HMO on BTL mortgage – consequences?

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20th January 2023, 3 years ago | 3

Hello, A client of mine has a BTL mortgage and for various reasons cannot find a tenant. They are looking...

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Am I really liable for council tax?

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20th January 2023, 3 years ago | 19

Hello, I have a 5 year HMO licence on a property in London until 2024. During Covid we found it...

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Regulated tenant/tenancy forced to give up external storage room?

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19th January 2023, 3 years ago | 5

Hello, As regulated tenants we have been renting a flat with a secure storage room in the roof area, since...

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How to solve anti-social behaviour?

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18th January 2023, 3 years ago | 14

Hello, Not sure if anyone can advise, but I have a long standing good tenant who has complained about the...

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Past tenants admit to smoking in property?

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17th January 2023, 3 years ago | 11

Hello everyone, My previous tenants who left my flat on 9th January have admitted on email to smoking in the flat....

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CGT on gifting half joint property?

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17th January 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Hello, I own a single rental house as joint tenants with my elderly father who lives overseas in NZ. It...

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Adding a second guarantor to existing tenancy agreement?

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16th January 2023, 3 years ago | 3

Hello, There are two parts to this question: 1). I’d like to add a second guarantor to an existing tenancy...

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EPC and legal obligations?

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16th January 2023, 3 years ago | 18

Hello, We all know that you are legally required to obtain an EPC on a property you let, and you...

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Tenant eviction?

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16th January 2023, 3 years ago | 8

Hello, My tenant has been served a section 21 notice (runs out in Feb 23). Got a professional company to...

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Leaseholder refusing to contribute towards ‘Major works’?

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16th January 2023, 3 years ago | 22

Hello, Firstly thanks for taking the time to read my article/questions. I have recently acquired a property and freehold which...

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Tenant to pay 6 months upfront rent but with guarantor?

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13th January 2023, 3 years ago | 27

Hello. I am planning to rent out my property on ATS for the entire 12 months. The potential tenant, whom...

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Buy direct or use a property investment company?

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13th January 2023, 3 years ago | 9

First of all, a little background about my particular circumstances, which led to this question. My step-mother passed away last...

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What are you using to track Portfolio / income / expenses?

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13th January 2023, 3 years ago | 18

Hi All! I was wondering what fellow landlords are using to track their portfolio info, income, expenses etc. I have 50...

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Tenant not leaving after eviction notice?

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12th January 2023, 3 years ago | 21

Hi all, I am wondering if someone can help me regarding an eviction notice being served to a tenant. My mortgage...

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Freeholder administration charges for permission to let?

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10th January 2023, 3 years ago | 15

Hello, I own a leasehold flat with 900 years lease, no service charges and peppercorn ground rent. My lease states I...

Landlord Accreditation Scheme closing?

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10th January 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Hello, I’m interested in what your opinions are about this. I’ve received an email from my local Accreditation Scheme, advising...

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Why not pay Housing Benefit directly to Landlords?

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9th January 2023, 3 years ago | 22

Housing Benefit is paid to tenants to cover their housing costs (sorry for stating the obvious). There would be numerous...

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Homecare maintenance contracts – alternatives to British Gas?

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9th January 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Hello, I’ve had BG boiler plumbing and drains homecare contract cover for some 20 years now for a modest portfolio...

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Will student tenants leave the utility bill?

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9th January 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Hello, my question is, I have a buy to let property, and have noticed my tenants’ gas and electric bill...

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Claiming back building insurance excess?

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9th January 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Hello, I had someone break into my commercial property (let to a tenant). The Police were called as a passer-by...