Hold back 20% of the sale price until tenants are gone and be ready for a possible shock of the empty condition. Get the landlord to get a deed of surrender and condition if sale that they manage Ask for...
There are many of us landlords who already have invested over the years to bring our properties up to the minimum of C. We have not been profit hungry landlords, we have sensibly invested in the property to help keep...
I had exactly the same thing, although by the time we’ve been through the courts and they left it cost me £27,000 Yes, they can do the deductions but it means interacting with the local council team, especially if he...
Write to your tenant saying that you had an agreement which they are now in breach of. contract. If this is part of your payment schedule with your agent, they should be doing this if not it’s down to you....
You cannot issue an S 21 as a tenant is only been in a few weeks If there is a breach of the AST where the property isn’t being heated and ventilated causing the issue, which can be independently proven...
There is a difference between an inspection and a service inspection does minimum tests. If a boiler is compliant then it was to be safe. The service requires stripping out parts, this can take considerably longer. This means the cost...
If you haven’t signed up for the first port online portal, I suggest you do so. There should be, or used to have insurance details on there. There may be a condition that all insurance claims go via, the managing...
Reply to the comment left by Reluctant Landlord at 21/02/2025 - 10:53I agree no amount of compensation will compensate for ‘apparent’ ill heath. They are not living as one would expect and just after money. Get your ducks in a...
Yes do not go in unless it’s an emergency, I have identified in previous emails to you the type of emergencies that may exist! Also you can do the S8 Online but I caution you if you do not do...
We’ve all made comments to help you across various ways to get this done What is not clear is: 1 do they owe rent? 2 are they continuing to pay rent? 3 have they claimed their deposit back in any...
This is not a crime drama, the idea of using a friend yes is one way of getting to the tenant. You could video the whole event and then saying they have given up the property. Then the property is...
Has there been a reported smell of gas or water leak. You really need to enter quickly as it’s an emergency. When you get there you find a broken key in the lock so you have to call a locksmith....
The government are so concerned about tenants that they’re only doing this for the PRS and not for social housing.H’mm who’s challenging them on this as the councils are the worst of all landlords
If the property is inhabitable surely you can get some allowance? If you gaven’t sold in 5 years will it take 5 more years? Is you have complications with the deeds sort them out or sell at an auction. How...
You have a choice you can keep recording the fact that they don’t allow you to come in. You can check the AST to see whether they have to give access and whether that is a breach of the contract....
You do not have to worry about a brake clause if your AST states no animals are allowed and you have not given permission which you cannot unreasonably withhold unless the sublease or there are mortgage requirements stating this. Also...
5th February 2026, 2 months ago
Hold back 20% of the sale price until tenants are gone and be ready for a possible shock of the empty condition. Get the landlord to get a deed of surrender and condition if sale that they manage Ask for...
Read More →5th February 2026, 2 months ago
There are many of us landlords who already have invested over the years to bring our properties up to the minimum of C. We have not been profit hungry landlords, we have sensibly invested in the property to help keep...
Read More →23rd July 2025, 9 months ago
I had exactly the same thing, although by the time we’ve been through the courts and they left it cost me £27,000 Yes, they can do the deductions but it means interacting with the local council team, especially if he...
Read More →14th July 2025, 9 months ago
Write to your tenant saying that you had an agreement which they are now in breach of. contract. If this is part of your payment schedule with your agent, they should be doing this if not it’s down to you....
Read More →Reply to comment left by Derek STOBBS at 21/02/2025 - 18:38
You cannot issue an S 21 as a tenant is only been in a few weeks If there is a breach of the AST where the property isn’t being heated and ventilated causing the issue, which can be independently proven...
Read More →5th March 2025, 1 year ago
There is a difference between an inspection and a service inspection does minimum tests. If a boiler is compliant then it was to be safe. The service requires stripping out parts, this can take considerably longer. This means the cost...
Read More →27th February 2025, 1 year ago
If you haven’t signed up for the first port online portal, I suggest you do so. There should be, or used to have insurance details on there. There may be a condition that all insurance claims go via, the managing...
Read More →Reply to comment left by DSR DSR at 21/02/2025 - 10:53
Reply to the comment left by Reluctant Landlord at 21/02/2025 - 10:53I agree no amount of compensation will compensate for ‘apparent’ ill heath. They are not living as one would expect and just after money. Get your ducks in a...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Carla Carla at 17/02/2025 - 10:57
Yes do not go in unless it’s an emergency, I have identified in previous emails to you the type of emergencies that may exist! Also you can do the S8 Online but I caution you if you do not do...
Read More →17th February 2025, 1 year ago
We’ve all made comments to help you across various ways to get this done What is not clear is: 1 do they owe rent? 2 are they continuing to pay rent? 3 have they claimed their deposit back in any...
Read More →15th February 2025, 1 year ago
This is not a crime drama, the idea of using a friend yes is one way of getting to the tenant. You could video the whole event and then saying they have given up the property. Then the property is...
Read More →15th February 2025, 1 year ago
Has there been a reported smell of gas or water leak. You really need to enter quickly as it’s an emergency. When you get there you find a broken key in the lock so you have to call a locksmith....
Read More →13th February 2025, 1 year ago
The government are so concerned about tenants that they’re only doing this for the PRS and not for social housing.H’mm who’s challenging them on this as the councils are the worst of all landlords
Read More →14th December 2024, 1 year ago
If the property is inhabitable surely you can get some allowance? If you gaven’t sold in 5 years will it take 5 more years? Is you have complications with the deeds sort them out or sell at an auction. How...
Read More →5th December 2024, 1 year ago
Clearly written by someone without experience and the impact on future tenants
Read More →10th October 2024, 1 year ago
You have a choice you can keep recording the fact that they don’t allow you to come in. You can check the AST to see whether they have to give access and whether that is a breach of the contract....
Read More →1st October 2024, 2 years ago
So grants are available but many of us landlords gad to pay out of our own pockets
Read More →Reply to comment left by Disgrunteld Landlady at 21/09/2024 - 19:13
Reply to the comment left by Disgrunteld Landlady at 21/09/2024 - 19:13Me too disgrunteld lady
Read More →19th September 2024, 2 years ago
You do not have to worry about a brake clause if your AST states no animals are allowed and you have not given permission which you cannot unreasonably withhold unless the sublease or there are mortgage requirements stating this. Also...
Read More →19th September 2024, 2 years ago
I see your messages are crossing so here’s the last one from the. Serve notice on your agent so they’re in breach of contract
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