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EPC expired with eviction pending?

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29th November 2022, 3 years ago | 15

Hi everyone, We have a tenant whose EPC has expired (a D) but he doesn`t speak to us, not for...

Holding Fee Refund?

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28th November 2022, 3 years ago | 4

Hello, I’m a student looking for rental properties next year! We paid a holding fee of £400 and haven’t yet...

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Early Repayment Charge?

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28th November 2022, 3 years ago | 9

Hello, I currently have a 5 year fixed BTL mortgage with Leeds building society at 2.14%. I am looking to...

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Landlords – what are your suggestions to better the current chaos in the PRS?

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28th November 2022, 3 years ago | 35

Hello, Every landlord, big or small, must by now have felt the effects of repeated changes to legislation and taxation...

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Courts and District Judges – Problems?

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28th November 2022, 3 years ago | 2

Hello, Does anybody else have a problem with the judiciary? I have a judgement debt, but I am pursuing a...

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EPCs in 2028 to include existing tenancies?

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28th November 2022, 3 years ago | 24

Hello, The govt propose that existing tenancies must have a rating of C or above from April 2028. It will...

Change to agreed tenancy end date in writing?

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25th November 2022, 3 years ago | 15

Hi All, A tenant on a periodic residential recently gave one month’s notice in writing, which was accepted by the...

Neighbour wants basement extension – Property at risk?

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25th November 2022, 3 years ago | 4

It’s actually a friend whose neighbour wants to build the basement. Not only does my friend really not want the...

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Non-Companies House director?

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24th November 2022, 3 years ago | 2

Hello, We have a person who works very hard for our freehold company looking after the block in which we...

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Potential asbestos risk?

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23rd November 2022, 3 years ago | 3

Hello, I’m selling a flat and the buyers’ survey has come back saying there is a potential risk of asbestos...

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Management agents to block of flats reneged on responsibility?

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22nd November 2022, 3 years ago | 3

Hello, I have a one bed rental flat in a small block of flats in Reading. My tenant experienced total...

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Police damage to flat doors?

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21st November 2022, 3 years ago | 13

Hello, Police smashed their way into a block of 3 flats I own to interview some suspects. There was no...

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Conforming with regulations?

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21st November 2022, 3 years ago | 22

Hello, I have 2 questions about the practical approach to meeting regulations. I have just requested an electrical safety check...

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Tenants demanding money from insurance claim?

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18th November 2022, 3 years ago | 6

Hi, After a flooded kitchen, it was needed to be redone and insurance helped. They also agreed on an amount...

£1k property tax allowance?

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18th November 2022, 3 years ago | 4

Hi, I was looking something up and came across this on HMRC website. I have 4 mortgage-free properties and work...

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Black mould – cleaning issues?

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18th November 2022, 3 years ago | 36

Hello, Once again there has been a case of black mould on the national news. This time a child died...

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The ethics vs financial realities of paying a tenant to leave?

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15th November 2022, 3 years ago | 40

Hello, We have an awkward freeloader who’s stopped paying. If it takes 6-12 months to evict him we will have...

Eviction – Judge thinks non-existant deposit should have been protected?

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14th November 2022, 3 years ago | 37

Finally had enough of a bad tenant – constantly behind on his rent. I issued him with a Section 21...

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£3,600 unpaid tenant’s bill in landlord’s name?

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14th November 2022, 3 years ago | 11

Dear fellow Property 118 members, Although we have a couple of residential properties, this unpaid tenant’s utility bill refers to a...

Unprotected deposit claim – 6 year rule?

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14th November 2022, 3 years ago | 15

Hello, The 6 year rule? From the date of contract on an ex-tenant who is claiming compensation of £4-12k on...

Why do we value Asylum Seekers more than British homeless?

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14th November 2022, 3 years ago | 29

Hello, This is another of those strange anomalies/priorities which make little sense. We pick up thousands of asylum seekers in...