Readers Question

Fire safety checklist and question mark representing cladding and building safety concerns.

Fire Risk assessment needed for sale – Cladding needs sign-off?

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10th November 2025, 8 months ago | 3

We have a problem trying to sell our 1st floor Local Authority Flat/Maisonette, which the council deem a house. We...

Corroded water heater element beside boiler with temperature gauge

Why do boilers in rented properties deteriorate faster than those in my own home?

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7th November 2025, 9 months ago | 11

Over the years, I have seen that the rented property boiler deteriorates faster than my own property. My property boiler...

Stack of legal documents with binder clips and a question mark symbol beside them.

Lifting a stayed possession order notice of issue?

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6th November 2025, 9 months ago | 3

In January, I obtained a N206A Notice of Issue (accelerated possession claim), following the service of a Section 21 notice...

Cozy student bedroom with “College Vibes” pillow and study desk under warm fairy lights.

Renters’ Rights Act – 2 bedroom student units?

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6th November 2025, 9 months ago | 10

I have been thinking about ways around the two-bedroom student house problem. My first thought is it’s hardly rocket science....

Gavel beside a sign reading “Delayed,” symbolizing court case backlogs and justice system delays.

Court section 8 hearing delays?

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4th November 2025, 9 months ago | 6

I submitted a section 8 and section 21 claim on 28 October, and I now have a hearing date of...

Frustrated landlord overwhelmed by unreliable letting agent delays and issues

Late rent payments and no inspections what would you do?

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4th November 2025, 9 months ago | 8

I’m beyond frustrated and need some real talk from fellow landlords. My letting agent has consistently failed to pay my...

House model on unstable wooden blocks with a broken chain and question mark symbolizing collapsing property chains

The chains, they are collapsing?

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3rd November 2025, 9 months ago | 1

Hello Everyone, Some house prices are weakening area-dependent, and as a consequence, the mortgage lenders are being more cautious and...

Evidence search highlighting mould growth on a living room wall near a sofa.

Legislation without evidential foundation?

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3rd November 2025, 9 months ago | 10

As Awaab’s law has been written into statute, it’s worth understanding how laws based on false assumptions may lead to...

Missing tenant notice on a post with house keys and a question mark symbolizing landlord uncertainty

Evicting a tenant who’s already left legally?

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3rd November 2025, 9 months ago | 13

I’m hoping someone can help me. I originally contacted you in March when my tenant disappeared. I issued him a...

Wooden letter tiles spelling “leasehold” beside a red question mark, symbolising confusion about property ownership.

Unreasonable price to purchase freehold for terrace property?

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31st October 2025, 9 months ago | 4

I own a three-bedroom terraced property with over 900 years remaining on the lease and a nominal ground rent of...

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Advice on selling rental bugalow at auction?

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30th October 2025, 9 months ago | 7

My final rental is now vacant and will be ready to go on the market in a couple of weeks....

Person pointing at lease extension search with modern apartment building.

Help with rental property lease extension?

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30th October 2025, 9 months ago | 10

Hello everyone, I’m seeking advice on extending the lease for my rental property, which is approaching the dreaded 80-year short...

Comparison of leasehold and freehold property ownership with a question about selling a house

Freeholders lose challenge to leasehold reform?

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28th October 2025, 9 months ago | 9

Freeholders launched a case under human rights law, claiming their rights would be infringed if leaseholders were allowed to benefit...

Renters’ Rights Bill claims debunked by AI — will the minister now do the right thing?

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28th October 2025, 9 months ago | 2

The Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has boasted on passing the Renters’ Rights Bill: “The bill will improve the lives of...

Damaged kitchen floor with water and piggy bank in hard hat symbolizing repair and deposit dispute

Malicious damage by ex-tenants?

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28th October 2025, 9 months ago | 0

Mark Alexander’s recent article about malicious damage made interesting reading, but leaves out one scenario which I`m sure would be...

Landlord questioning housing policy on selling rental properties during housing crisis

Why is the government punishing landlords with long enforced voids?

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27th October 2025, 9 months ago | 12

Can anyone else get over the stupidity of forcing landlords to keep properties which fail to sell empty for in...

Worried landlord with question marks surrounding Renters Rights Bill uncertainty

Why is the Renters’ Rights Bill a hopeless sham for landlords and tenants?

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24th October 2025, 9 months ago | 12

There is a huge elephant in the room surrounding the Renters’ Rights Bill (RRB) and its hapless legislation, and guess...

A person writing on a form with a Red cross and question mark

Section 21 possession claim form confusion?

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22nd October 2025, 9 months ago | 5

I recently left a court hearing somewhat bemused after a rapid-fire interrogation of the bundle provided. It appears I hadn’t...

Insured tenant deposit in dispute with no response from tenant?

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20th October 2025, 9 months ago | 6

Hello Everyone, The former tenant is disputing the deductions from his deposit. I need some clarity about what to do...

Eviction notice with a red question mark symbolizing uncertainty about tenant removal process

How to serve a Section 21 notice when tenancy is in two names but one tenant has left?

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17th October 2025, 9 months ago | 22

Hi, one of my tenants left two years ago, but the tenancy is still in two names. For about the...

Pound coins on a council tax bill highlighting new second home charge.

Bristol City Council charging double council tax during voids?

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16th October 2025, 9 months ago | 28

Bristol City Council (BCC) are now doubling the cost of council tax (CT) charged to landlords for the amount due...