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Flowers on a coffin at a funeral with a question mark overlay symbolizing uncertainty

What are my legal options if my tenant has died?

Author: Readers Question

17th February 2025, 1 year ago | 9

My tenant, who was on housing benefit, has died. The tenancy is in her name only. She had separated from...

Man holding eviction notice marked invalid with question mark symbol

Incorrect Solicitors Advice on How to Rent Guide and Prescribed Information?

Author: Readers Question

14th February 2025, 1 year ago | 7

Hello, I’m seeking advice from my fellow landlords, PRS and s21 notice experts on a disagreement with my solicitors regarding...

Damaged bathroom with debris and missing fixtures under renovation dispute

Tenant removing my bathroom to sell?

Author: Readers Question

14th February 2025, 1 year ago | 38

Hello, I am going through a S21 and the tenant claims they will not leave until evicted. I have just...

Worried tenant behind window facing eviction notice taped to door

Incentivise the tenant to vacate before the Section 21 expires?

Author: Readers Question

14th February 2025, 1 year ago | 16

The tenant has rented the two-bedroom mid terrace house since 2009 and is now five months in rent arrears. A...

Gardener pruning fruit tree branch with secateurs and gloves

Licence to Occupy for Landscaper Handyman?

Author: Readers Question

13th February 2025, 1 year ago | 12

I have a property that has become vacant. I also have a guy/acquaintance who is a Landscaper and Handyman I’ve...

Gavel and house model with question mark symbolizing lease dispute after leaseholder’s death

What can we do about a lease dispute after the leaseholder passed away?

Author: Readers Question

11th February 2025, 1 year ago | 2

Hi, my partner and I purchased a property in August 2024, it came with a freehold of the maisonette which...

Students sharing kitchen chores in a university house share

Buying 5-bed HMO for son in University?

Author: Readers Question

11th February 2025, 1 year ago | 31

My son is heading to University in September and we’re looking at helping him buy a HMO in his own...

Woman looking at mould on flat wall with question mark symbol.

How can I prevent mould in my ex-local authority flats?

Author: Readers Question

11th February 2025, 1 year ago | 8

Hi, I have a number of ex local authority flats in London. I am having an increasing amount of complaints...

Eviction notice with access denied message highlighting landlord-tenant dispute over property access.

Using a court injunction to gain access for repairs?

Author: Readers Question

10th February 2025, 1 year ago | 6

Hi, I’m having a terrible time with our tenant and we have issued a Section 21. The tenant has been...

Police tape across indoor cannabis plants in a rental property investigation

Cannabis farm in my rental property?

Author: Readers Question

4th February 2025, 1 year ago | 10

Hi everyone, I’ve recently found out one of my tenants has a cannabis farm in my rental property. I’ve informed...

Student tenant considering paying rent upfront with questions about new rental rules.

Student paying year up front?

Author: Readers Question

3rd February 2025, 1 year ago | 22

Hello, I have a question that hopefully someone can answer. I have an overseas student tenant who is due to...

Text: Hands exchanging British banknotes with house model and rent sign, symbolising rental payments.

‘Rent in advance’ is not an accurate expression?

Author: Readers Question

3rd February 2025, 1 year ago | 28

I am always frustrated by the expression ‘rent in advance’ which is now part of discussions around the Renters’ Rights...

Comparison of leasehold and freehold property ownership with a question about selling a house

Should I extend the lease or buy the freehold before selling?

Author: Readers Question

31st January 2025, 1 year ago | 7

Hi, I am looking to sell my vacant leasehold BTL terraced house, and the lease has just over 84 years...

Worried landlord checking phone after serving Section 21 eviction notice

Unable to reach tenant after serving Section 21?

Author: Readers Question

30th January 2025, 1 year ago | 15

Hi, I served a Section 21 about a month ago because of late rent payments and other problems with the...

Man holding a question mark above his head beside a model house sign reading "To Let"

What would you do? Newbie landlord looking for advice!

Author: Readers Question

30th January 2025, 1 year ago | 37

Dear landlords, first off, please excuse any initial ignorance on my behalf as this is fairly new territory. I have...

Floor plan of a flat showing two bedrooms, living area, kitchen, and bathroom layout.

Did I purchase a leasehold flat with one bed or two beds?

Author: Readers Question

30th January 2025, 1 year ago | 15

In August 2001, I bought a flat advertised as a 2 bedroom flat, so now 24 years later the new...

Keys held above open hand with question mark symbolizing tenant landlord dispute

Tenant given notice but not handed back keys or taken belongings?

Author: Readers Question

29th January 2025, 1 year ago | 39

An awkward tenant, has thankfully, decided to move on and handed written notice, which expired a few days ago in...

Tenant refusal of gas safety check and its impact on Section 21 notice validity

Can a tenant refusing engineer access affect my Section 21 notice?

Author: Readers Question

28th January 2025, 1 year ago | 13

Hi, I wonder if anyone from the Property118 community can help. I have served a Section 21 on a tenant...