Sue Marven, Author at Property118

Sue Marven

Surely this is something you check when you complete your 3 monthly inspection?

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Reply to the comment left by Pete England - PaTMa Property Management at 02/09/2022 - 10:46You don’t have to pay tenants debt. Just advise energy company they’ve moved and they will clear the debt and pursue the old tenant.

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Frequency of property inspections?

16th June 2022, 4 years ago

Your obligation as a landlord is to keep the property safe and in good order. It is not intrusive to visit every quarter and it helps build a good relationship with your tenant. I discuss any work required when I’m...

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Next Step ICE complaint?

19th July 2021, 5 years ago

I feel your pain. By the time the payment is late you’re already out of pocket.

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Im very interested to hear other peoples advice as I have electric heating on economy 7 and it’s so expensive.

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Reply to the comment left by Cheri Crosley at 27/03/2021 - 08:24I’m a member and use their service at least once a month. Don’t forget it also provides tax investigation insurance. I once had a tax investigation about a property...

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Membership Renewal – Why would I?

31st March 2021, 5 years ago

I’m a member and use their service at least once a month. Don’t forget it also provides tax investigation insurance. I once had a tax investigation about a property I don’t even own and it cost a lot of money...

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I too have a student property in Portsmouth. The council need move in dates for each tenant along with their student number. For the past 6 years I’ve had no issue when I’ve supplied this info.

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Reply to the comment left by H B at 07/05/2018 - 21:59Adding referencing to the rent is ok if it’s the only person that you reference. In some cases I’ve referenced 3 families as they are not honest about their...

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I’m guessing referencing costs will be allowed as I won’t let to anyone without them passing referencing and that costs me money to get it done.

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Will I fall foul of discrimination law?

19th April 2018, 8 years ago

I always meet new tenants at their home to complete paperwork for exactly this reason. I also drive past before I start referencing. I only rent to people I would want as my neighbours.

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Reply to the comment left by Kate Mellor at 30/01/2018 - 11:38the DPS custodial scheme works as Kate says above but only if the tenant agrees. I had a tenant decide she didn't agree about the arrears despite me producing...

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I also use cut onions but I liberally cover the carpets with bicarbonate of soda (from hardware shops) and leave for as long as possible to absorb the smells. I don't allow smokers to rent my properties but I did...

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Sue Marven

Sue Marven


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