This is a prime example of why the abolition of S21 will be a disaster. Whilst I appreciate you don't own the flat occupied by the anti social tenant, once S21 has been abolished the owner of that flat will...
There is already a way of tackling this. It is called "Section 21". Any other route will involve police attendance and witness statements from neighbours to provide evidence to the court. We own blocks of flats where we have suffered...
The balance of power was skewed in favour of tenants long ago. These proposals by labour will simply tip the balance further. The Labour Party can introduce more and more rights for tenants if they form a government and choose...
You shouldn't need an offpeak meter any more. Dimplex Quantum HHR storage heaters can run off a single supply. The dual rate tariff from most suppliers is now set up with smart meters so during the off peak period everything...
I was told several years ago that the first rent increase date is 12 months after the tenancy start date. The date may have passed but that would have been the first date you could have increased the rent legally.
I have been dutifully paying my membership fee each year to the NLA/NRLA for years but come next renewal I will have a rethink. There are so many flaws with Governments approach to the PRS largely due to the fact...
Yes I have tried unsuccessfully after several neighbours raised concerns of anti social behaviour. We were unable to gain sufficient evidence to evict under S8 because everybody was too intimidated to provide evidence so we had to rely on S21....
Reply to the comment left by The Forever Tenant at 05/11/2019 - 16:26"The Forever Tenant" thank you for your comment. However I disagree with you. The same rules of economics which applied 40 years ago still apply today. Mark my...
I hate to disappoint you but if Labour get in there definitely won't be sufficient funding for the NHS for very long, beyond the initial honeymoon period. I lived through the 70s and remember the mess Labour policies made of...
Very well written and accurate. Unfortunately our current batch of politicians on both sides are not interested in the truth or in the long term implications of their policies. Their interests are relatively short term and are driven by the...
Reply to the comment left by Martin Thomas at 16/08/2018 - 08:40Thank you Martin. I have done just that and await their response. I am hoping to avoid litigation but if they don't take responsibilty for resolving the issue soon...
Reply to the comment left by Judith Wordsworth at 16/08/2018 - 00:26Thanks for your comment Judith. In respect to a fine for late registration I have asked the agent to confirm the indemnity insurer is on notice that a claim...
Reply to the comment left by Monty Bodkin at 15/08/2018 - 13:18Monty thank you for the reference to Lingfield Point No. 2 v Hodgson which I found very helpful. I spoke to the solicitor about this today and his view...
Reply to comment left by Layla . at 30/01/2023 - 11:12
Reply to the comment left by Layla . at 30/01/2023 - 11:12I too would be interested in that case law please.
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This is a prime example of why the abolition of S21 will be a disaster. Whilst I appreciate you don't own the flat occupied by the anti social tenant, once S21 has been abolished the owner of that flat will...
Read More →16th November 2022, 3 years ago
There is already a way of tackling this. It is called "Section 21". Any other route will involve police attendance and witness statements from neighbours to provide evidence to the court. We own blocks of flats where we have suffered...
Read More →27th September 2022, 4 years ago
The balance of power was skewed in favour of tenants long ago. These proposals by labour will simply tip the balance further. The Labour Party can introduce more and more rights for tenants if they form a government and choose...
Read More →6th July 2022, 4 years ago
You shouldn't need an offpeak meter any more. Dimplex Quantum HHR storage heaters can run off a single supply. The dual rate tariff from most suppliers is now set up with smart meters so during the off peak period everything...
Read More →30th May 2022, 4 years ago
I was told several years ago that the first rent increase date is 12 months after the tenancy start date. The date may have passed but that would have been the first date you could have increased the rent legally.
Read More →13th April 2022, 4 years ago
I have been dutifully paying my membership fee each year to the NLA/NRLA for years but come next renewal I will have a rethink. There are so many flaws with Governments approach to the PRS largely due to the fact...
Read More →9th July 2021, 5 years ago
Yes I have tried unsuccessfully after several neighbours raised concerns of anti social behaviour. We were unable to gain sufficient evidence to evict under S8 because everybody was too intimidated to provide evidence so we had to rely on S21....
Read More →Reply to comment left by Jonathan Sterling at 05/11/2019 - 16:26
Reply to the comment left by The Forever Tenant at 05/11/2019 - 16:26"The Forever Tenant" thank you for your comment. However I disagree with you. The same rules of economics which applied 40 years ago still apply today. Mark my...
Read More →Reply to comment left by KEVIN ULLAH at 05/11/2019 - 08:36
I hate to disappoint you but if Labour get in there definitely won't be sufficient funding for the NHS for very long, beyond the initial honeymoon period. I lived through the 70s and remember the mess Labour policies made of...
Read More →19th October 2018, 7 years ago
Very well written and accurate. Unfortunately our current batch of politicians on both sides are not interested in the truth or in the long term implications of their policies. Their interests are relatively short term and are driven by the...
Read More →Reply to comment left by martin thomas at 16/08/2018 - 08:40
Reply to the comment left by Martin Thomas at 16/08/2018 - 08:40Thank you Martin. I have done just that and await their response. I am hoping to avoid litigation but if they don't take responsibilty for resolving the issue soon...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Judith Wordsworth at 16/08/2018 - 00:26
Reply to the comment left by Judith Wordsworth at 16/08/2018 - 00:26Thanks for your comment Judith. In respect to a fine for late registration I have asked the agent to confirm the indemnity insurer is on notice that a claim...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Monty Bodkin at 15/08/2018 - 13:18
Reply to the comment left by Monty Bodkin at 15/08/2018 - 13:18Monty thank you for the reference to Lingfield Point No. 2 v Hodgson which I found very helpful. I spoke to the solicitor about this today and his view...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Monty Bodkin at 15/08/2018 - 13:28
Reply to the comment left by Monty Bodkin at 15/08/2018 - 13:28Thank you Monty. I will look into this today. The case law should be very helpful.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Asif Ahmed at 15/08/2018 - 11:51
Good point but I have just counted the number of working days and it still exceeds 30 unfortunately. Thank you for your input though.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Neil Patterson at 25/01/2018 - 11:09
Reply to the comment left by Neil Patterson at 25/01/2018 - 11:09Thank you for you reply which is very helpful.
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