Reply to the comment left by John Hole at 06/05/2026 - 21:21Good point and I’m sure it goes on all the time. Rather than give a payout I’d prefer to use the money to take the tenant to court for...
I have a property that has the original 100 year old wooden sash windows as I refuse to install plastic windows! Granted there’s a slight draft which suits as most tenants dry their clothes indoors due to the wet weather...
He to Renters Right’s Act many LL,s have sold up. Those that are left put up rents to help pay the hefty fines that may come. Government interference has pushed rents up but that side seems to have been conveniently...
I have a tenant who knows all the tricks and laws and will hang on to the bitter end. It’ll probably take 12 months to get him out. As Oscar once said – the law’s an ass!
Reducing taxes would help everyone - apart from the government, so it’s not going to happen! We are taxed to the hilt in this country e.g. VAT started at 2.5% it’s now 20% and I’ve heard the threshold is going...
It seems that if s21 is issued within 2 months before RRA comes in and it expires after May 1st it is still legal and valid. My question is, if S21 expires before 1st May but legal proceedings run on...
Reply to the comment left by Mick Roberts at 17/04/2026 - 10:13£7000 is chicken feed now! I’ve read somewhere it’s £40,000 for multiple offences/mistakes!
It’ll be the PRS next. It seems ironic that some homeless are due to eviction’s by LLs selling up due to the RRA. Properties that don’t sell and remain empty will be forced to take some homeless back!!
I’ll have your £200k so no problem there! We’re pounded by the authorities, pounded by tenants, ripped off by so called tradesmen, face£40k fines. What’s the point in carrying on? I had a local ‘gas engineer’ look at my boiler...
Reply to comment left by Reluctant Landlord at 06/05/2026 - 18:39
Reply to the comment left by Reluctant Landlord at 06/05/2026 - 18:39Very good point. Any ideas how to avoid potential £40k fines for any mistakes?
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Reply to the comment left by John Hole at 06/05/2026 - 21:21Good point and I’m sure it goes on all the time. Rather than give a payout I’d prefer to use the money to take the tenant to court for...
Read More →22nd May 2026, 2 weeks ago
Councils are basically immune. There would be no point in fining themselves !!
Read More →19th May 2026, 2 weeks ago
There’s too many people on the rostrum these days!
Read More →18th May 2026, 2 weeks ago
I have a property that has the original 100 year old wooden sash windows as I refuse to install plastic windows! Granted there’s a slight draft which suits as most tenants dry their clothes indoors due to the wet weather...
Read More →15th May 2026, 3 weeks ago
My question. How long does it take for the new Labour leadership to happen? Get ready for yet more regulations to be thrown it us ! !
Read More →12th May 2026, 3 weeks ago
He to Renters Right’s Act many LL,s have sold up. Those that are left put up rents to help pay the hefty fines that may come. Government interference has pushed rents up but that side seems to have been conveniently...
Read More →5th May 2026, 4 weeks ago
I’ve sold - end of story!
Read More →30th April 2026, 1 month ago
I have a tenant who knows all the tricks and laws and will hang on to the bitter end. It’ll probably take 12 months to get him out. As Oscar once said – the law’s an ass!
Read More →28th April 2026, 1 month ago
Reducing taxes would help everyone - apart from the government, so it’s not going to happen! We are taxed to the hilt in this country e.g. VAT started at 2.5% it’s now 20% and I’ve heard the threshold is going...
Read More →25th April 2026, 1 month ago
If eviction notice is sent via recorded delivery or registered post what happens if tenants refuse to sign for delivery?
Read More →Reply to comment left by David at 18/04/2026 - 13:40
Thanks for the information
Read More →18th April 2026, 2 months ago
It seems that if s21 is issued within 2 months before RRA comes in and it expires after May 1st it is still legal and valid. My question is, if S21 expires before 1st May but legal proceedings run on...
Read More →17th April 2026, 2 months ago
You’d better ‘pop off’ pretty soon as it’s only a matter of time till the government get their hands on IHT !
Read More →17th April 2026, 2 months ago
If I were you, I’d be careful what you say or you’ll be jailed!
Read More →Reply to comment left by Mick Roberts at 17/04/2026 - 10:13
Reply to the comment left by Mick Roberts at 17/04/2026 - 10:13£7000 is chicken feed now! I’ve read somewhere it’s £40,000 for multiple offences/mistakes!
Read More →16th April 2026, 2 months ago
It’ll be the PRS next. It seems ironic that some homeless are due to eviction’s by LLs selling up due to the RRA. Properties that don’t sell and remain empty will be forced to take some homeless back!!
Read More →11th April 2026, 2 months ago
Landlords selling up! Where on earth did they get that idea from?!
Read More →10th April 2026, 2 months ago
Re’ British Gas (previous comment). Does anyone know if they install full central heating systems as the ad’s only show boilers installed?
Read More →10th April 2026, 2 months ago
I’ll have your £200k so no problem there! We’re pounded by the authorities, pounded by tenants, ripped off by so called tradesmen, face£40k fines. What’s the point in carrying on? I had a local ‘gas engineer’ look at my boiler...
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