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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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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Reply to comment left by Jeremy Johnson at 01/09/2022 - 14:50
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.
Read More →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...
Read More →19th July 2021, 5 years ago
I feel your pain. By the time the payment is late you’re already out of pocket.
Read More →19th July 2021, 5 years ago
Im very interested to hear other peoples advice as I have electric heating on economy 7 and it’s so expensive.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Cheri Crosley at 27/03/2021 - 08:24
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...
Read More →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...
Read More →7th December 2018, 8 years ago
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.
Read More →Reply to comment left by H B at 07/05/2018 - 21:59
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...
Read More →7th May 2018, 8 years ago
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.
Read More →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.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Kate Mellor at 30/01/2018 - 11:38
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...
Read More →22nd July 2015, 11 years ago
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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