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Letting agents withholding rent paid in advance?

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15th February 2024, 2 years ago | 17

Hello, I recently let one of my properties on the basis that the prospective tenant had passed all the standard...

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Should I rent to Serco for 7 years?

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15th February 2024, 2 years ago | 36

Hello, in a last-ditch attempt to remain in property rental, I have discussed a 7-year lease with Serco to house...

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Referencing agency missed CCJ?

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15th February 2024, 2 years ago | 22

Hi, we ran a letting agency for a few years and are landlords ourselves. We used a referencing agency for...

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Surrender and regrant of leases is it legal?

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12th February 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Hello, I am in the middle of protracted litigation with my Residents Management Company. I have discovered lease assets such...

Navigating Section 21 process?

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12th February 2024, 2 years ago | 15

Hi all, I have unfortunately found myself in the position where I need to sell the house that I rent...

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How to handle rent arrears when guarantor has passed away?

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12th February 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Hi all, not too sure how to proceed with this tenant, the tenant has paid rent regularly for about 1.5...

When can I get my property back?

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8th February 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Hi, I need some advice as my tenancy agreement ends in August 2025, I want my property back as I...

Mortgage consolidation query?

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8th February 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Hello, I have 4 BTL interest-only mortgages originally with Mortgage Express, later taken over by Siberite. No missed payments/arrears, and...

Urgent help needed: Tenant troubles, rent arrears, and court setbacks

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2nd February 2024, 2 years ago | 51

Hello, I rented out my only house in April 2022 due to a job opportunity in a different city. Two...

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Help with HMO selective licence

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2nd February 2024, 2 years ago | 17

Hello, I own an ex LA flat which I have rented to a group of 3 students since 2016. I...

Rayburn safety concerns and tenant dispute?

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2nd February 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Hi, we bought a property with a tenant on an AST periodic tenancy from a company that owned a large...

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Help please! I need to move into my BTL property

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2nd February 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Hello, I have a BTL property which I have had for two years now. But my circumstances have changed and...

LHA increase – BAP and S13 confusion?

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1st February 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Hello, I am trying to prepare in advance of 1st April when the new LHA rate is applied. According to...

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Facing rent freeze dilemma?

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31st January 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Hello, some background the property is based in the London/South East region. Tenants were struggling historically and large arrears built...

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S21 issued, one tenant vacated not sure on the second tenant?

Author: Readers Question

26th January 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Hello, I’m trying to help someone who has vacated a property that is on a joint AST. No notice has...

Query over six month break clause

Author: Readers Question

26th January 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Hello, we have rented out property for many years and our experience of 6-month break clauses has always been that...

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Section 21 being disputed?

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26th January 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Hello, I intend to issue an S21 on a tenant that lacks mental capacity and has a Deputy of the...

How to tackle screaming noisy new neighbours?

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26th January 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Hello, my tenants have messaged me with concerns about the new tenants in the flat below them. The building is...

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