Sam B

I am pretty sure, I read that that labour announced higher standards will apply to social housing to.... Read More

Just my own view but I suspect all this is actually geared towards that very outcome - ie tearing down all the old dwellings in the country. Only question is will they be able to get this past the public... Read More

Hi Tessa, Thats news to me - reviewing epc standards Have you got a reference? .All but one of my properties is EPC rated C. The one that is not is 65. As far as I can tell the only difference is the 65 (D rated) one is it is a solid wall one. The EPC's were done almost 9 years ago would you suggest quickly doing them now rather wait closer to the expiry time? I had assumed all C rated properties would remain the same and the D one same to. Now I am thinking are the goal posts going to be changed.... Read More

I agree. Though you may be interested - there was a rent repayment order case where some landlord had a selective licence rather than a HMO licence and had to pay around 50% of the rent. This is despite the legislation stating if it fits the criteria they 'MAY' issue a rent repayment order.... Read More

.Hello 'Reluctant Landlord', I may be wrong but I I regarding re compensation unless the terms of service agreement with the letting agent states they take care of deposit compliance requirements. I have read a number of articles over the years that it has to be in this rather than the tenancy agreement. But then if its in the tenancy agreement it might service for compensation purposes, what would your view be?... Read More

Would this 'friends' couch actually probabilistic ally be another landlords couch?
. Its all so selective the politics of envy about contributing nothing. I mean you could go down that rabbit hole on one hand they hate landlords because they are rich yet they chances are then look up to the celebs or are also rich but they do not have the media against them so the hate complex does not apply.
As for for contributing nothing except the obvious they also provide income for plumbers/painters. But lets just assume they contribute nothing at all if landlords don't surely actors/models or even footballers etc etc... Read More

Well if that what happens rather than abandon the lunacy - how about retrofit and re engineer mankind to get around that problem.

I really, really do not know how the whole climate/green thing can be believed. Some people, a lot of people go on holiday to hotter countries yet they on the other end seem to panic about 'global warming' you would think they may like a bit of warming in the uk?... Read More

What a joke the whole thing is, really. My still valid epic from 2015 states it is C (just!) but on the recommendations to get to level B include fitting solar panels at a cost of 5-8k to 'save' around 100 in annual bills. so that is between 50-80 years to pay for it self and people wonder rents are going up!!... Read More

You are mistaken about the B rating. The b rating i think will apply to commercial properties only (so far). Moreover however the lib dems mooted having a B rating for residential at some point in the future... Read More

Sounds reasonable if it applied equally. So how about if a council fails so miserably they will be compelled to give the property to the tenant? But no they won't do that just the much maligned and abused private landlord.... Read More

What is to stop the tenant doing those things? Nothing - however if you have for eg a window and extractor fan in the bathroom you will have a defence against bathroom being mouldy for (having read the mould guidance released a few months back). And just having a extensive inventory at the beginning of tenancy and a periodic inspection also. So these sort of things would be help a lot in regards to your fears I would suggest.... Read More

I am pretty sure your mistaken in that belief? As far as I understood rent repayment orders are applicable on a few grounds which then also have to be proven beyond reasonable doubt. None of the grounds are applicable here?? Sure the sec 21 will be invalid and possibly chunky fine for the invalid gas cert but rent repayment I don't see it.... Read More

Hi Domi,
I believe a deed of assignment is what you may require. However its possible it may nullify any current guarantor agreements or at least open to them challenging it. Plus I don't know but may bring issues with section 21 if needed as the new tenant may will not have been issued the various docs required. If I was you I would just draw a brand new tenancy agreement.. You would have the added security of the them being fixed at said place for x time.
However I recommend waiting for more expertise and views from other people... Read More

Thank you much appreciated. I will private message my email.

Kind regards, Sam.... Read More

Hiya I don't suppose you could also send me a copy of what you give to your students to sign?

Kind Regards, Sam.... Read More

I would suggest sometimes labour is not even in planet labour as according to the article she said labour would cap rents and yet in the last week Reeves and Nandy both spoke out against measures against rents.... Read More

Hi Tyrone, Your words got me thinking. And in turn how about taking legal action because of your ill health caused by the food Tescos sold to you. No need for pesky details such as you bought the food of your own free will Madness/Jokes... Read More

There is the slogan of half full or half empty . This goes beyond that another way of putting it is 86% of private rented homes do not have mould problems which is hardly the spin you usually hear. Thats before some mould issues are due to the tenants lifestyle to.... Read More

No that would still be a licenceable hmo. However that would be due to no fault of yourself. However
1) That income from the friend would no longer be yours
2 If anything re council enforcement it would be just tad hard to believe especially if the family and friend say he was your tenant which given the penalties would be liable to them if they did not are high. So I suggest you just get yourself a licence rather than seemingly try and find ways out of havig to do so... Read More

Yes no doubrs about it you DO need a licence and associated changes also. Children are treated the same as adults in determining if they are a hmo or not.... Read More